Opinion

October 10, 2012

Deceptive and Outdated: What Today’s Politicians Have in Common With Your Mom’s Flip Phone and Your Dad’s Short Shorts

By Mark Strong

Old people suck at technology. I know that by saying that, I run the risk of being chased out of town by a torch-and-pitchfork wielding brigade of seniors on mobility scooters. I don’t deny that there are a few (and by...

October 10, 2012

Coming Out With a Bang: This Hump Columnist’s Out and Proud

By Anonymous

Readers, it is with my first words that I must apologize: This Hump will not be on the seduction strategies of women in I.V. as was promised last week. Instead, I have been compelled by a number of sources, internal and ...

October 10, 2012

Seeing Past the Parades: Embracing a “Counter Culture” That Isn’t So Counter

By Evan Graves

As you may or may not know, tomorrow, October 11th, is National Coming Out Day. For many (like myself), this is a day for celebration among members of the queer community. For others though, being openly gay or accepting...

October 8, 2012

Right Said: Mitt Romney: Debate Victor and the Nation’s Logical Next President

By Jeffrey Robin

As I watched the first Presidential Debate last Wednesday, I almost couldn’t help but pity the president. By any — and effectively all — metrics, Gov. Romney wiped the floor with him. The contrast was stark and com...

October 8, 2012

Left Said: Beyond the Rhetoric and the Lies: Why Obama Is Still the Man for the Job

By Michael Dean

Frustrating. That is how I would describe last week’s “debate.” Let’s start with the president. Historically speaking, incumbents typically underperform in the first of the debates for two reasons. First, the pre...

October 7, 2012

What To Do When The Man Sticks It Back To You: Sgt. Signa’s Notes On Looking Legal in I.V. and Other Mishaps in Civil Disobedience

By Mark Signa

It’s now time for the second Question Authority article of the year. This one always makes me feel like I’m back in third grade and Ms. Dinklemeyer (Note: Not her real name. Name has been changed to Dinklemeyer, well...

October 5, 2012

Do As You Do: Advice You Don’t Have To Take, But Can’t Really Refuse

By Mark Strong

If this is your first year at UCSB, welcome! I don’t think my message to you should extend too far beyond that simple greeting. I’m not going to pretend that being in college for a year has made me that much smarter ...

October 4, 2012

Feminism and Atheism: An Unholy, But Tenable Marriage

By KMartyn, CPage

Prompt: How can atheism be beneficial to women? My first thought is to say that yes, atheism does benefit women. The rejection of a god or gods along with the misogynistic traditions and beliefs that are present i...

October 3, 2012

MDMA T.V. Show Sparks Controversy, Yet ‘Taboo’ Research Holds Potential to Help

By Michael Roe

This week, a groundbreaking television documentary will air in the United Kingdom. “Drugs Live: The Ecstasy Trial” (Channel 4) features musician-actor Keith Allen consuming MDMA, the pure form of ecstasy. Twenty-four...

October 2, 2012

Four Men Any Isla Vistan Knows … and Many Have Slept With

By Anonymous

With the first weekend of school recently past, I find myself in the aftermath of what few parties I could be dragged to, analyzing the information I gathered from them. While adrift in our beloved deluge of drunks, I at...

October 2, 2012

Right Said: No, Teachers’ Strike Represents Height of Irresponsibility and Arrogance

By Jeffrey Robin

Sing hallelujah! After weeks of excruciating calls by replacements, the NFL referee lockout has ended! Meanwhile, in a far less publicized incident, Chicago’s public school teachers executed a rather — pardon the pun...

October 2, 2012

Left Said: Chicago Teachers’ Strike To Help Overcome Pre-Existing Inequalities

By Michael Dean

Rejoice! The NFL’s referee lockout has ended! But remember there was another strike, one that will affect our lives as students and future parents more directly — the Chicago Teachers Union strike. For seven days, 35...

October 1, 2012

“Is It Just An Itch?” [and Other Questions Only a Medical Professional Should Answer]

By Opinion Editor

Q: Sometimes my breasts simply hurt. Is there anything to worry about or is this normal? A: Don’t worry, but do come in for a breast exam to be sure what you’re feeling is normal. Hormonal changes from a woman’s mo...

September 28, 2012

UC Employee Calls For Students’ Support During Protests

By Kathryn Lybarger

Dear Students: As the people who cook, clean and care for you and your campus, the work we do is essential to the UC’s ability to provide you with a world-class education. Our work isn’t glamorous, but the purpose of...

September 27, 2012

The Low Down On Not Getting Locked Down and Other Advice from Sgt. Signa

By Mark Signa

Hello all and welcome to a brand-spanking new year at UCSB! For many of you this is the first year of a four-year-long adventure that will encapsulate some of the best memories of your life. There will be a lot of good t...

September 24, 2012

First Year Fornication: To Hump One or Many, That is the Question

By Anonymous

As the new school year dawns, I find myself inundated by the increased amount of strange faces around IV. These are undoubtedly our new and deeply respected incoming freshmen, and so allow me to welcome any new freshmen ...