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Living in Ambiguity

Sophia Lovell explores the difficulties of defining your cultural identity when you come from a mixed race background.
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Unexpected Life Lessons From my Shitty Manager

Jennifer Sor contemplates the lasting effects of her shitty manager.
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The Opioid Crisis: Big Pharma Needs to Pay for Their Crimes

Surya Swaroop declares why we should be further penalizing companies responsible for the Opioid Crisis.
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When it Comes to Game Shows, International Productions Take Top Prize

Justin Tran defend international game show's superiority over their American counterparts.
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Close Your Tabs, Clear Your Mind

Feeling overwhelmed? Chances are, so is your computer.
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Argument in the Office: NorCal vs. SoCal

Veronica Vo and Marko Ristic battle over which Cal is the best.
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Argument in the Office: Can George Bush and Ellen Really Be Friends?

Tali Braun and Jordan Curiel weigh in on the odd couple that took social media by storm.
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Stop the Spraying of Herbicides on Our Campus

Sheina Crystal discusses the history of herbicide use on UC campuses and why we need to step in to stop this harmful practice.
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How and Why Greek Life Socials Enable Sexual Violence

Abbigale Berry discusses how the social structure of sororities and fraternities contributes to instances of sexual violence.
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Why Aren’t We Talking About Banning Fraternities at UCSB?

Jemma Robson argues why we need to increase conversations about banning fraternities at UCSB.
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Daylight Savings: What a Waste of Time

Sam Suh explains why we should call time on Daylight Savings.
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Gaucho FYI Addresses the Right Problems With the Wrong Tactics

Catie J. Parker exposes the issues with the mandatory Gaucho FYI curriculum.
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A True & Spooky I.V. Ghost Story

It was a dark and stormy night — Oct. 31, to be exact...
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A Newbie’s Guide to Threesomes

An anonymous gaucho shares the secrets for having a successful threesome.
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Why a DIY Vasectomy May Be a “Better Bet” Than Upgrading Your Light Bulbs

Raveen Sivashanker discusses the implications of the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement and shares why he thinks we should hear them out.
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