Outside Opinions

Gaucho takes on topics

October 28, 2010

Horny Gaucho Gets Ready to Rail

By Steve Decou

So now that I’m finally done with my first round of midterms, I’m going to do what any sensible person would do after getting up way too early, staying up far too late and being under an inordinate amount of stress: ...

October 26, 2010

Big Brother Raises Hiring Standards

By Holly Paul

“What is in a name?” Juliet famously asked Romeo. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”

October 26, 2010

Measure S Enforces Dehumanizing Status Quo

By Jaret Ornelas

Well I never thought I’d see the day when I agreed with the “Right Said” opinion piece instead of the “Left Said,” but that day has finally come in the form of Measure S.

October 21, 2010

Prudent Freshman Avoids On-Campus Eye Contact

By Danielle Cizek

As a new freshman I have learned many things in my first month of college.

October 18, 2010

Nexus’ Conservative Bias Botches Election Article

By Geoffrey Bell

Wednesday’s front-page article, “SB Clubs Render Election Info,” was unquestionably biased and quite simply a poor piece of journalism.

October 15, 2010

Isla Vista: Party Capital of the World

By Chris Benham

There is something special about those first few weeks of school, when 20,000 of our nation’s finest get compressed into this magical square mile we call home.

October 14, 2010

The Perks of Being a Freshman

By Zachary Cabin

I feel like I have the same conversation with everyone over a hundred times a day. “Hi, I’m Zac. I live in Santa Catalina (let’s call it what it is… FT), in the North Tower, on the ground floor. I’m a biology...

October 14, 2010

IVRPD Candiates Seek Student Votes

By Omid Niroumandzadeh

Rock the vote! I’m sure you’re aware of the importance of that catchy, albeit silly phrase. Now, more than ever, your votes are needed locally.

October 13, 2010

Uninformed Voting Imperils Civic Virtue

By Zachary Ober

Last week professor Robert Williams wrote an editorial stressing the importance of students casting their ballots in this upcoming November election.

October 8, 2010

Measure S Raises Taxes, Creates Slush Fund

By Justin M. Ruhge

So just what is Measure S for? It is for $15 million for the first four years to support the construction of the new jail and to support the reconstruction of the old jail.

October 7, 2010

Upcoming Election Serves as Call to Action for UC Students

By Robert Williams

The election on Nov. 2 is of crucial importance to the future of public education in California, especially higher education.

October 7, 2010

Prop. 23 Threatens Environmental Interests

By Daniel Herb

This November, private interests could take our environment hostage. Will you let them?

October 6, 2010

Students Bring the Thunder

By Jaret Ornelas

In response to Michael Gillooly’s editorial venting his frustration at the state of the UC, I would just like to say that you are not alone.

October 1, 2010

Fight for Your Right…To Education

By Michael Gillooly

In my mind, among the largest changes — beyond the obvious transitions from dorm life to Isla Vista and from dining common cuisine to the Top Ramen diet — has been the increasing cost of learning here.

September 29, 2010

Call for Heightened Financial Support for Grads

By Christine Petit

Two weeks ago, while the University of California Regents were voting on additional increases and bonuses for nearly 40 senior executives, the University’s leadership also heard a discouraging report finding that UC si...

September 29, 2010