Opinion

October 21, 2009

Gauchos Searching for Santa Barbara in Siena

By Alex Khatchadourian

Seeing as I have been here for the past month, I have come to find a pizza stand where I can buy a slice, as large as half a Domino's pizza, that is only 3 euro; I can openly drink a beer in the streets without having to...

October 21, 2009

Everyone’s an Accidental Voyeur in Isla Vista

By Opinion Editor

Unintentional voyeurism happens all the time in our little beachside community. I can personally attest to an impressively long and varied list of what I consider research and what authority figures consider "voyeurism."...

October 20, 2009

Looking for Cures to UC Budget Woes

By Mark G. Yudof

Students are justifiably angry over my recent proposal to raise their fees by nearly a third over the next two years. I'm angry too.

October 20, 2009

Shhh… “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is Openly Discriminatory

By Jamie Silverstein

To stare into the captivating gaze of Uncle Sam is to find a reflection of yourself and your values and your love of country. To see that narrow index finger pointed at you is to understand responsibility and duty toward...

October 20, 2009

Military Culture Overrules Rights of Individual Soldiers

By Steven Begakis

There is no freedom in the military, and for good reason. In order to defend our nation and protect American interests, the U.S. military must be the best trained and most tightly disciplined fighting force in the world.

October 20, 2009

Brush up on Phone Interview Skills

By Peter Cheng

Hello and welcome! Whether you’re a recent grad who has already had some experience with “the hunt” as I like to call it, or still an undergrad that wants to get just three steps ahead of the game, I am...

October 19, 2009

Baby’s First Alcohol Offense

By The Weatherhuman

Be warned: It's two weeks 'til Halloween and the Foot Patrol have already got their business faces on.

October 19, 2009

Another Round of Sound Advice

By Igor Hiller

Hey yo's. Dear Igor is back with two new relevant and universally relatable questions. Keep sending your queries to dearigor@gmail.com, although I should make it clear that I require all correspondence to be in text form...

October 19, 2009

Endorsement Proves Newsom’s Potential as California Governor

By A.J. Rawls

On Monday, Oct. 5, former President Bill Clinton formally endorsed Gavin Newsom, San Francisco’s young and charismatic mayor, for his gubernatorial bid. Newsom first gained national attention when he realized ...

October 16, 2009

Conservative Angst Ignores Reality

By Luke Pears-Dickson

Over the last 10 months, I have watched with wonder and great confusion as the GOP tried to find its footing in its new role as America's minority political party. I have watched as what should have been a "debate" on he...

October 16, 2009

Snuggie Suit Up

By The Weatherhuman

They're making Snuggies for dogs now, but let's be honest the kind of people who want Snuggies are cat people. And I don't know who these people are that are going to use a snuggie to read in.

October 16, 2009

Cigarette Smokers Smog Up Bike Paths

By Liz Abell

Ah, the rainy season has begun. Truly, the best way to enjoy this weather includes hot chocolate and a comfy couch, or warm clothes and an umbrella. Every once in a while though, it is necessary to get your bike and forg...

October 15, 2009

Don’t Let Boozin’ Break the Bank

By Mario Geary

The method and occasion for drinking are important variables pertaining to the overall cost of the evening. Celebrating a close friend's 21st birthday in Vegas can be expensive. However, it is important to keep typical w...

October 15, 2009

Beer-Fest

By The Weatherhuman

When mid-week exhaustion really starts to set it, I always wake up wanting a beer with breakfast. I feel like two more would really make my classes tolerable. One more and I could get in some library time, and another wo...

October 15, 2009

Common Addiction Myths Need Debunking

By Michael Witcoff

Having been an addict for several years, as well as going through primary and secondary treatment, I have heard more than my share of bull shit regarding the topic of addiction -- some of which is, unfortunately, so wide...

October 14, 2009

Gaucho Offers the Keys to Rome

By Matthew Reeves

Greetings from Rome, Gauchos! Today marks the end of my fifth week studying abroad in the Eternal City. From weaving between Vespas, missing buses and saving my fellow comrades injured in pub crawl action, however, I hav...