Jason Garshfield

October 20, 2016

A Case Against Isla Vista Self-Governance

By Jason Garshfield

Self-governance advocates have repeatedly told Isla Vista residents that all this is historic and inspiring, and if you’re not wetting your pants with enthusiasm at the thought of Isla Vista being made into a CSD, ther...

April 29, 2016

The Wage Gap Myth

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield takes on the issue of the wage gap.

April 7, 2016

Understanding the ‘Privilege’ of the Jewish Minority

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield examines problematic rhetoric surrounding the Jewish student population.

February 12, 2016

The Underlying Problems of SB 967 and Affirmative Consent

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield raises questions about the effectiveness of SB 967 and affirmative consent

February 1, 2016

The Failure in Feminist Studies

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield argues that the Department of Feminist Studies pushes an ideological agenda incompatible with scientific objectivity.

January 12, 2016

Anonymity and the Consequences of Moral Bullying

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield challenges the condemnation of anonymity on social media and elsewhere at the university.

January 6, 2016

Dissatisfaction with Affirmative Action

By Jason Garshfield

In the first installment of "The Dissonant Dissident" this calendar year, Jason Garshfield analyzes and explains his reasons for rejecting UC President Janet Napolitano's recent support of affirmative action.

November 24, 2015

Yale, Mizzou and Beyond: Have Protestors Lost Sight of Their Intentions?

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield challenges protestors at Yale and Mizzou, and liberal students across the country to examine the methods by which they are protesting.

November 13, 2015

The Demonization of Greek Life

By Jason Garshfield

The persecution of Greek Life members is unparalleled on campus and threatens student freedom, Jason Garshfield argues.

October 30, 2015

Mental Health on Campus: Addressing Silence and Stigmatization

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield takes a closer look at rhetoric surrounding mental health support on campus.

October 16, 2015

The Ecosocialism Parasite

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield warns his capitalist comrades to be wary of the new socialist agenda.

October 1, 2015

UCSB’s Free Speech Problem

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield raises the issue of UCSB's recently changed FIRE rating.

May 8, 2015

Privatization of the Press: The Future of the Daily Nexus?

By Jason Garshfield, The Opinions Staff

Every year, in every Associated Students election here at UCSB, the students are given a series of fees to vote on. And every year, we approve almost all of them. It’s always easy to spend other people’s money...