Melanie Ziment

Melanie Ziment served as the 2021-2022 managing editor and previously as the 2020-2021 Opinion Editor. In her free time she enjoys dancing, reading, and switching her major.

August 27, 2020

Argument in the Office: Covid Crushin’: Ditch Your S.O. or Stay a Simp

By Emily Kocis, Melanie Ziment

Opinion editors, Emily Kocis and Melanie Ziment debate whether or not the pandemic has killed off the turkey drop.

June 6, 2020

Letter From the Editor | This Section is For You

By Melanie Ziment

Opinion Editor Melanie Ziment reaches out to continue the dialogue about how we can actively oppose the racism and prejudice that underlines our society.

October 31, 2019

A True & Spooky I.V. Ghost Story

By Hannah Jackson, Melanie Ziment

It was a dark and stormy night — Oct. 31, to be exact...

September 26, 2019

A Freshman’s I.V. Survival Guide

By Melanie Ziment

Melanie Ziment doles out tips and tricks for staying safe and having fun in Isla Vista.

hugh hefner in front of the hollywood sign

August 31, 2019

Hugh Hefner: American Hero?

By Melanie Ziment

Melanie Ziment argues that we should be holding our cultural leaders to higher moral standards.

May 20, 2019

“Does This Compliment Make Me Look Fat?”

By Melanie Ziment

Melanie Ziment considers the hypocrisy surrounding self-love culture.

April 15, 2019

Unpacking the Napping Fallacy

By Melanie Ziment

Melanie Ziment passionately argues her disdain for daytime slumber.

March 23, 2019

Family Vs. Self-Identity: Can You Have It Both Ways?

By Melanie Ziment

Examining cultural differences within her family, Melanie Ziment defines Judaism on her own terms.

February 7, 2019

Argument in the Office: Tattoos in the Workplace

By Aryana Kamelian, Melanie Ziment

Aryana Kamelian and Melanie Ziment debate the value of tattoos in the workplace and whether or not employers should be able to discriminate against tattooed applicants.