Opinion

May 19, 2010

Seniors Should Reconsider Their Perspective on Underclassmen

By Opinion Editor

“Oh wow, you’re a senior? Man, you’re probably the oldest person here.” Ouch. Like big wooden splinter in the soft spot between your toes kind of ouch.

May 18, 2010

Elena Kagan Faces Accusations from Tabloids

By Jamie Silverstein

Photographers doused Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan in a flood of camera flashes this week, shedding light on a woman previously enshrouded in anonymity.

May 18, 2010

Liberal Supreme Court Nominee Undermines Constitution

By Steven Begakis

There is only one litmus test that ought to be applied to a Supreme Court nominee, and that is the question of whether or not he or she is an Originalist.

May 17, 2010

Ask Anyone but Igor on Opposite Day

By Igor Hiller

Since today is both (not) Opposite Day and Reverse-Psychology Day, I thought I shouldn’t remind you to never send your questions to advice@DearIgor.com.

May 14, 2010

Drug Feature Highlights Key Problems in UCSB Community

By Rachel Samec

With the recent deaths and overdoses, it’s important to call attention to the rising problem at UCSB with opioids.

May 14, 2010

Retired SB District Attorney Voices Support for Josh Lynn

By Tom Sneddon

I want to express my support for Josh Lynn as the next District Attorney. I hired both candidates. I supervised both candidates. I monitored the careers of both. The clear choice is Josh Lynn.

May 14, 2010

Loss of Funding Prompts Call for Ballot Recount

By Christina Clark

I’m writing you to voice my concern over the passage of a certain ballot on the recent student elections.

May 13, 2010

Five Myths of Adderall and Ritalin Debunked

By Michael Takahara

“Within the last 12 months, have you taken any of the following prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you: Stimulants (e.g. Ritalin, Adderall)?”

May 12, 2010

Only the Envious Deem Others “Sluts”

By Opinion Editor

I went to a wedding in Montecito this weekend, and despite my skepticism about happily ever after in your early 20s, I was touched by the couple’s devotion.

May 11, 2010

Brown Promises to Bring Golden Age Back to State

By Jamie Silverstein

California is but a castle made of sand, and its past governors were the nearsighted builders.

May 11, 2010

State Budget Woes Prove Current Policies Lacking

By Steven Begakis

In the midst of an economic crisis brought about by the Democrats’ anti-growth, big government policies and the unhinged spending of liberal politicians, Californians will have the opportunity to finally reject the Lef...

May 10, 2010

Igor Gets Solid Advice for Uncertain Future

By Igor Hiller

Recently, I experienced a fairly upsetting quarter-life crisis. After years of “knowing” I wanted to be a lawyer, I realized my reasons for wanting to enter the profession revolved less around actual lawyer work and ...

May 7, 2010

Good Deeds Make Officers Feel Fuzzy

By Mark Signa

One of the best things about being a cop is knowing you did a good deed.

May 7, 2010

Let Your Beers Do the Talking

By Chris Benham

This tale, like many bro-nominal tales involving alcohol, starts with a cigarette.

May 6, 2010

Condescending Article Disrespects Casual Users

By Andrew Smith

Where do you draw the line between sounding like you’re trying to enlighten your fellow peers and calling them out, ridiculing them and sounding like a total jerk?

May 6, 2010