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How To Be A Healthy Omnivore
by James Mrohs

December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Humans are ultimately omnivorous creatures. A recent UC Berkeley study found that meat eating in our ancestors was necessary for our evolution. Our jaws and teeth are designed for both the crushing and chewing of vegetable matter, as well as the tearing of animal flesh. Yet, many people raised on meat-filled diets are beginning [...]

Dec

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Hamilton’s Visions for Iraq
by David Schnall

December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Former Indiana Congressman and co-chair of the Iraq Study Group and 9/11 Commission, Lee Hamilton, spoke at Campbell Hall on Sunday. While the lecture hall was not full, the crowd seemed to nod in agreement with every point Hamilton made, and stopped the Democratic House of Representatives member mid-sentence several times with applause. Hamilton’s lecture [...]

Dec

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Questions On The Humanitarian Crisis In Darfur
by Sophie Gore Browne

December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Recently the Darfur Conflict has slipped the notice of predominant U.S. media attention, pushed to the backbench of U.S. foreign affairs, among many other humanitarian crises, due to the persistent concern with the Iraq war. But for those of you who are involved in Darfur aid groups and those who recently saw the film The [...]

Dec

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Coen Brothers Create Another Modern Masterpiece
by Nick West

December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

In No Country for Old Men, the Coen brothers return with a new crime movie that follows the tale of Llewellyn Moss’ discovery of a large sum of money at the scene of a drug deal along the Mexican-U.S. border gone violently wrong.
The cast makes this movie a masterpiece, despite the fact that it [...]

Dec

5

Unit Increase: ‘Say What’?
by Tracy Bueno

December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

When it comes to academics, the total number of units are really important in order to graduate. Think about the average number of classes taken every quarter. Now, because of the Minimum Cumulative Progress policy, it’s become much more difficult for students here at UCSB.
I attended the A.S. Town Hall Meeting November 20th held at [...]

Dec

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Film Festival Inspires Student Activism
by Marie Truong

December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Isla Vista Theater was filled with concerned and politically aware students last Tuesday, as Campus Progress held its 16th Annual “Media that Matters” Film Festival.
There were nine films in the festival, all which dealt with a wide variety of social issues from Egyptian Recycling groups to September 11th. The festival’s goal was to not only [...]

Dec

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Both Sides of The Knife: Is Circumcision Really Necessary?
by Lynnea Dally

December 5, 2007 | 4 Comments

Circumcision, especially infant circumcision, is a controversial issue. Historically, circumcision was done for cleanliness: ancient societies didn’t have as much in the way of soap. In the US, circumcision is the most common medical procedure. But is it still practical?
In the circumcision procedure, the foreskin is held out, cut with a knife, and the new [...]

Dec

5

Loving Marquez’ Time in Cholera
by Emilia Dellemonico

December 5, 2007 | 1 Comment

Love in the Time of Cholera, based on the award winning novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, is a classic love story that treks into areas not often brought to life on the silver screen – love between the elderly. The story in the movie sticks to the plot of the book as much as it [...]

Dec

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Taking The Meat Out Of Your Lasagna
by Richard Jimenez

December 5, 2007 | 1 Comment

WHY DO IT?
“How could you let me eat these sweet animals?” asked Ramona to her mother at a childhood age. At a small age Ramona Shapiro began living a vegetarian lifestyle, excluding any meats from her diet. Later in her life she would live as a vegan, excluding all animal products from her diet completely. [...]

Dec

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To Transfer, Or Not To Transfer?
by Alan Romero

December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The perks of UCSB can be amazing. It is a well-respected university in the heart of Southern California, where the party scene is a prominent aspect of the social atmosphere. So why would anyone want to transfer out? Are they crazy? Although the appearance of UCSB may seem pleasant and beautiful, I warn you to [...]

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