Brian Wheat

November 8, 2017

Social Media Is Dumbing Down Political Discourse

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat critiques the polarization of opinions and discourse in the modern political landscape.

May 8, 2017

Just Because We Don’t Like it, Doesn’t Make it Hate Speech

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat discusses the principle of free speech, and why he believes what constitutes "hate speech" is in fact, subjective.

May 2, 2017

It’s Time Take Control of Your Internet Privacy

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat stresses the importance of using a VPN to ensure your privacy on the internet.

April 27, 2017

Walking the Tightrope of Ruin: Being Male on Campus

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat addresses the life changing consequences of baseless sexual assault accusations.

April 18, 2017

Epicurus: So you want to be happy? … Well, you won’t like the answer.

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat discusses Epicurus' philosophy on how to attain happiness through the pursuit of friendships over love and meaning over money.

April 5, 2017

Stoicism: The world is wicked, vicious and miserable; Lean into it and rise above

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat kicks off the first Wednesday of Spring quarter with a tough love touch of stoicism and a reminder to get your head in the game!

March 9, 2017

Hey Liberals, We Did This to Ourselves

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat places the blame on his fellow liberals for the rise of Trump.

February 23, 2017

Ben Shapiro Packs Campbell Hall for Controversial Lecture

By Brian Wheat

Conservative political commentator and author Ben Shapiro spoke at UC Santa Barbara on Tuesday for his event, “Lies, Prejudice, and Division: The Legacy of the #BLM Movement.”

February 23, 2017

Trump’s Mainstream Media Accountability Survey: A Desperate Attempt to Shape Public Opinion

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat criticizes President Trump's recent attempt at gauging the public's attitude toward mainstream media.

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Social Media Is Dumbing Down Political Discourse

Just Because We Don’t Like it, Doesn’t Make it Hate Speech

It’s Time Take Control of Your Internet Privacy

Walking the Tightrope of Ruin: Being Male on Campus

Epicurus: So you want to be happy? … Well, you won’t like the answer.

Stoicism: The world is wicked, vicious and miserable; Lean into it and rise above

Hey Liberals, We Did This to Ourselves

Ben Shapiro Packs Campbell Hall for Controversial Lecture

Trump’s Mainstream Media Accountability Survey: A Desperate Attempt to Shape Public Opinion