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American Eagle with arrows

Democracy is more fragile than you think

The rise in authoritarian attitudes is coming from the right and the left.

“I realized I was a conduit for their voices”

If pictures speak louder than words, Richard Ross’s photographs are nothing softer than a roar.

Anna May Wong profile portrait

Love Me, Love Me Not

The tale of Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American movie star.

Altered States

When the brain leaves the body, does identity move with it? Depends on who you ask.

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Alumni profiles, news bites and insights both from and about the UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association foster a strong sense of connection and Gaucho pride.

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