The Bottom Line UCSB

The student-funded multimedia newspaper at @ucsantabarbara that provides investigative, community-based news and entertainment!

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Here are the 10 songs that greatly inspire both empathy and the urge to enact change. Johnny Paycheck — “Take This Job and Shove It”, Pink Floyd — “Pigs (Three Different Ones)”, BTS — “Silver Spoon”, Rage Against the Machine (RATM) — “Know Your Enemy”...

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On Nov. 14, unions representing about 48,000 academic workers initiated a strike all across UC campuses. It has been said to be the biggest academic strike in history, hoping to ensure that the demands of academic workers are heard.

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On Oct. 12, Visala Tallavarjula, a fourth-year environmental studies major at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), spoke at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Virginia about her agricultural technique that reduces the use of freshwater and yields greater plant growth.

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The Bottom Line (TBL) sat down with UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) Professor Aazam Feiz and a few UCSB students to explore the rising tensions against the Islamic Regime, the implications of the death of Amini and many others, and the goals of the ensuing protests worldwide.

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How do we balance our family’s expectations and our own beliefs? How do we stay true to the multiplicity of identities we call our own? Lee Cui has found a way to do all of this through her artwork.

Click link in bio to learn her artworks!

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This fall quarter, largely in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, UCSB Women’s Center is hosting events relating to abortion rights and reproductive justice.

Click the link in bio to read the full interview of Viviana Valle, the Women’s Center programs coordinator.

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Recently, students found that they are lured in false promises and asked to sign multiple pages by petitioners near the arbor. It quickly came to light that the petition was in favor of lowering the minimum wage for fast-food workers.

Click the link in bio to read full story!

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"With Halloween fast approaching, a few of us may be looking for some costume inspiration. Or maybe you’re looking for a relatable character in some most iconic flicks. The Bottom Line decided to do some research for you. Based on your zodiac sign, who’s your Halloween icon?"

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his past Saturday, Oct. 8, Isla Vista welcomed Thriftopia to its neighborhood!

Click the link in our bio to explore the many sellers, tables, great finds and goodies at the market.

📸Photo by Izzy Santiago

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On Oct. 6, UCSB's chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) and Graduate Student Action Network (GSAN) collaborated with several independent political activist organizations to host a Reproductive Rights rally advocating for Abortion Rights.

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On Oct. 2, at around 2 a.m., the residents of Isla Vista witnessed periods of electrical blackouts in their homes. Click the link in our bio to see photos of the downed utility pole and an exploding power transformer that caused a loud noise and a bright flash on El Colegio Rd.

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Looking for an exciting place to work? Look no more! The Bottom Line is currently open to hire a CONTENT ASSISTANT, who will assists the Executive Content Editor in their communications with section editors, social media, layout & web, and other TBL Ed-Board entities.

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"Whether you’re anxious and scared about transitioning into college or just generally feeling a bit lost, fall quarter may be a stressful period to go through. So, from an upperclassman who has been in your shoes, here’s a letter of advice to all first-year students."

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This June, Isla Vista welcomed another restaurant to its growing food community. Planted in the middle of I.V.’s busiest street, "Hummus Republic" puts a twist on traditional Middle-Eastern cuisines that has its customers coming back for me.

📸Photo by Vicente Villasenor

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Free next Tuesday? Interested in writing, photography, illustration or videography? Come stop by TBL's FALL 2022 STAFF ORIENTATION in the annex, next Tuesday night at 6:30 P.M. to learn more about how you can get involved & meet people who make the paper happen✨

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Welcome back, Guachos! Click the link in bio to reminisce on some good summer times with photos from Lot 22 Band and Good Fast Cheap!

📸 Photo by Hally Zhou

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UCSB's YDSA chapter @ucsbydsa and GSAN @ucsbgsa will be organizing an Abortion and Reproductive Justice Rally on Thursday, Oct 6 at 11AM from the Arbor to Storke Tower.

Click the link in bio to learn more about the rally & how to get involved!

📸Photo Courtesy of Sammy Muñoz

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Tuesday Sept. 27, an AS chair member sent an email to all AS entities scrutinizing the inaction of Internal Vice President, Bee Scahefer, regarding senate meetings, the finance board, and more.

Click the link in bio to read more!

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Today’s the last day to apply for a paid position on our 2022-2023 Editorial Board! Apply now through this link! https://t.co/6h0xwJfXDT

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The Bottom Line is hiring over 20 different positions for the 2022-2023 school year in everything from writing to marketing to web design! Our application closes on May 1st, so don’t wait to apply: https://t.co/6h0xwJfXDT