Opinion

October 14, 2010

I.V. Cop Urges Quiet, Careful Conduct

By Mark Signa

We all have those moments where we need to take a look at where we are and reevaluate how we got there.

October 13, 2010

Drunken Hookups Yield Diminishing Pleasure

By Haley Snyder

The thing I love about college is it’s the only place I can do everything wasted: cook, booty call my grandmother and make it home with at least one shoe on.

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 13, 2010

I Heart Newbs

By The Weatherhuman

How to tell you’re a freshman...

October 11, 2010

Illegal Immigrants: Regulate or Integrate?

By David Urzua

Just a few weeks ago, it came to light that Republican candidate Meg Whitman had employed an undocumented migrant, Nicky Santillan, as a housekeeper for the better part of 10 years.

October 11, 2010

Illegal Immigrants: Regulate or Integrate?

By Benjamin Parish

The infiltration of America by illegal aliens is nearing a crisis. Children of illegal immigrants are overwhelming schools and welfare rolls.

October 11, 2010

Regulators Find Escape In Prohibition Fantasy

By Kevin W. McCarty

What does it mean to be addicted? One definition is an uncontrollable compulsion to repeat a behavior regardless of its negative consequences.

October 11, 2010

Airline Points Ease Post-Graduate Grind

By Adam W. Bloom

Have you seen the movie “Up in the Air?” At one point, there is a scene where George Clooney’s character is comparing his “status” on different airlines with a fellow hardcore traveler.

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 8, 2010

Sexy, But Not Sleazy, Style

By Claire Wei

Here are my picks — budget friendly, not cheap-looking — that guarantee double takes and dropped jaws without resembling everyone else.

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 7, 2010

When the Housing Situation Becomes Messier Than the House

By Maya Salmon

Fall Quarter is in full swing and the Community Housing Office hopes your living situation is still going smoothly.

October 6, 2010

You, Me and Magnum Makes Three

By Haley Snyder

In the real world, a box of condoms costs about ten dollars. In college life, sex and relationships interns make the starry Isla Vista skies rain with bulk Lifestyles and banana flavored Durexes.

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 5, 2010

Failing Stimulus Impedes Prosperity

By Benjamin Parish

Americans don’t believe in the stimulus. Seventy four percent of Americans believe the Obama stimulus either damaged the economy or had no effect, according to a CBS poll.