A Case Against Isla Vista Self-Governance

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 m...
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The Wage Gap Myth

Jason Garshfield takes on the issue of the wage gap.
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Understanding the ‘Privilege’ of the Jewish Minority

Jason Garshfield examines problematic rhetoric surrounding the Jewish student population.
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The Underlying Problems of SB 967 and Affirmative Consent

Jason Garshfield raises questions about the effectiveness of SB 967 and affirmative consent
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The Failure in Feminist Studies

Jason Garshfield argues that the Department of Feminist Studies pushes an ideological agenda incompatible with scientific objectivity.
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Anonymity and the Consequences of Moral Bullying

Jason Garshfield challenges the condemnation of anonymity on social media and elsewhere at the university.
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Dissatisfaction with Affirmative Action

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

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

The persecution of Greek Life members is unparalleled on campus and threatens student freedom, Jason Garshfield argues.
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Mental Health on Campus: Addressing Silence and Stigmatization

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

Jason Garshfield warns his capitalist comrades to be wary of the new socialist agenda.
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UCSB’s Free Speech Problem

Jason Garshfield raises the issue of UCSB's recently changed FIRE rating.
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Privatization of the Press: The Future of the Daily Nexus?

  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 ot...
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Je Suis Charlie and the Need for Free Speech

Jason Garshfield explains why it is crucial that we express our speech freely and support all those who do.
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Deltopia: Still Not as Bad as Miller-Young

In this Letter to the Editor, Jason Garshfield describes how he is more outraged over the Miller-Young incident than the Deltopia riots.
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