Opinion

February 9, 2020

The First Amendment Isn’t a Free Pass To Discriminate

By Justin Tran

Justin Tran clears up common misconceptions about the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

February 6, 2020

Yes, I’m Watching the Oscars This Year — But Should I Feel Bad About It?

By Katie Caracciolo

In anticipation of Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony, Katie Caracciolo delves into the politics behind the pics.

February 1, 2020

Why Facebook is the G.O.A.T. of Social Media Platforms

By Tali Braun

Tali Braun passionately argues for a return to Facebook.

January 30, 2020

Remembering Kobe: Reflections on the Loss of a Legend

By Kian Karamdashti

"For many people — the poor, sick, rich and down-on-their-luck — Kobe Bryant was the closest thing they ever had to a goddamn superhero."

January 30, 2020

Support COLA: UC Grad Students Deserve Better

By Lexus Rodriguez

Lexus Rodriguez urges undergraduate students to support the COLA campaign: "With low pay, high cost of living and terrible housing conditions, it can be hard for graduate students to do their job as effectively as they w...

January 28, 2020

Letter to the Editor | To Fix Our Campus, Please Vote for Prop 13 on March 3

By Kaitlyn Medland

In this Letter to the Editor, Kaitlyn Medland urges students to vote for Prop 13 on March 3.

January 25, 2020

Is Studying Abroad Safe for Queer Students?

By Anabel Costa

Anabel Costa considers the safety implications of studying abroad for queer students.

January 23, 2020

There Should Be No Expiration Date on Ending Sex Discrimination

By Surya Swaroop

Surya Swaroop writes about the Equal Rights Amendment's journey to ratification.

January 23, 2020

Behind the Bombs: Exposing Our University’s Relationship with Nuclear Weapons

By Carley Weiler

Carley Weiler discusses the repercussions of the UC system's relationship with nuclear weapons production.

January 16, 2020

“Supreme” Sell Out: How the Brand Lost its Edge

By Marko Ristic

Marko Ristic shares why Supreme is no longer a true skate brand.

January 16, 2020

Leave The Dog Hater Alone

By Jennifer Sor

Jennifer Sor argues why we should forgive the dog hater.

January 14, 2020

College Coitus: The Double Standard Has Got to Go

By Hazel Siff

Hazel Siff discusses the issue with the double standard in the sex lives of college students.

January 11, 2020

A Fresh Take On The New Year

By Joshen Mantai

Joshen Mantai reimagines the concept of the New Year's resolution.

January 9, 2020

Local Porn Stars Rise to Fame by Keeping it Real

By Pei Ja Anderson

Pei Ja Anderson talks with I.V. based PornHub sensation Isla Summer and talks about the new ideals within the influencer community.

December 11, 2019

An East Coaster’s Guide To California Winter

By Anabel Costa

Dreaming of a white Christmas, Anabel Costa writes about how East Coast transplants can tap into the holiday spirit.

December 3, 2019

Reclaiming the Word ‘Slut’

By Sophie Lynd

Sophie Lynd wants women to reclaim the word 'slut.'