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The Cacophony of Corporate Squawk

Starshine versus the evils of nonsense business speak.

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Go Fund Yourself

Why I won’t be helping you start your modeling career, and other crowdfunding boo-boos.

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Fine, Mom: You Were Right

Columnist comes to terms with her mom’s sage advice, just in time for Mother’s Day.

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Top 10 Things Mel Brooks Taught Us Last Night

King of parody puts on the ritz for UCSB Arts & Lectures at Montecito Country Club.

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Hot for the Dad Bod?

Our columnist explains how CollegeDadBods reveals this summer’s best beach look.

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Crude Awakening: When the $#!% Hits the Sand

When an oil spill disaster messes with our columnist’s weekly shoreline sunset.

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Can Transgender Folks Futz with Pronouns?

Our columnist wrestles with requests for non-binary, ungrammatical words.

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Tongs for Nothing: My (Latest) Parenting Failure

Our columnist’s last-minute lessons for out-the-door teens.

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Click, Cluck Goes the Online Shame Game

Who'll be humiliated next? Is it you?

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Tattooing My Teen in Vegas

Why I arranged a trip to Nevada so my 16-year-old could permanently ink his arm.

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Love Makes You Fat. Here’s Proof.

Our columnist explains why married people are heavier than singles.

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Yes, Baby, Yes! Affirmative Consent Is Hot

Here’s why new anti-assault policies on campuses are sexy as hell.

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Stone Roshell: Lessons Learned from the Pit

It was the second night of the school play.

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Best Commenters: My Awards Back Atcha

Our columnist reflects on those who reflect on her work. 

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No One Cares About Your Hymen

Why revealing to daddy that you’re still a virgin on your wedding day is just plain wrong.

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Few Smiles in ‘I Smile Back’

But moms may recognize the crazy in Sarah Silverman’s character.

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Alert! This Won’t Depress You

Starshine and friends share 20 ways to rise above all the bad news.

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Eff, Yeah! Swearing Finally Has Its Day

Starshine takes on taboo language and embraces her sailory side.

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Voice-to-Voice with Sarah Koenig of ‘Serial’

Starshine talks with the host of the most popular podcast of all time.

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The Waiting Is the Hardest Part

Anticipating college acceptance letters brings out the CRAZY.

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