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The Teen Press met with Middle East expert and native of Iran REZA ASLAN to discuss his new book, "HOW TO WIN A COSMIC WAR: GOD, GLOBALIZATION, AND THE END OF OF THE WAR ON TERROR". Dr. Aslan received his Ph.D. at UCSB and teaches at U.C. Riverside. He is also a Senior Fellow at UCSB's Orfalea Center for Global and International Studies, where he spoke about his new book.

In addition to the interview, check out the REZA ASLAN: Extended Mix for (most of) the lecture he gave at UCSB.

Check out our special section on Live Performance at the LOBERO THEATRE for reviews and interviews from DAMN YANKEES, CIRQUE ELOIZE, PHOEBE SNOW, and RUDOLF...




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SBMS Teen Press Team Members Amanda, Heather, Marandah, Mary, Nick, and Nike are scouting all points of the compass to bring you news, performances and personalities. Keep checking back for their latest findings.

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The JESUSITA FIRE has affected everyone in Santa Barbara in some way or another: homes damaged or destroyed, evacuations, clean-ups. The Teen Press has started to meet and talk with Santa Barbarans about their experience with the blaze...

CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL SECTION: The Jesusita Fire Chronicles...

The Teen Press met with ELIANA at the site of her former house to talk about her experience with the fire...

Christian asks Norman what he wants to be remembered for. Robin Williams clip courtesy of People for the American Way.



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