Opinion

November 29, 2019

Is It Ethical to Own a Dog in College?

By Alice Symington

After stepping in dog poop, Alice Symington reassesses her stance on student dog ownership.

November 26, 2019

Freedom Under Fire: Stand with the People of Hong Kong

By Emma Xing

Studying abroad in Hong Kong has given Emma Xing a firsthand look at the clash between its people and government.

November 25, 2019

Living in Ambiguity

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell explores the difficulties of defining your cultural identity when you come from a mixed race background.

November 21, 2019

Unexpected Life Lessons From my Shitty Manager

By Jennifer Sor

Jennifer Sor contemplates the lasting effects of her shitty manager.

November 21, 2019

The Opioid Crisis: Big Pharma Needs to Pay for Their Crimes

By Surya Swaroop

Surya Swaroop declares why we should be further penalizing companies responsible for the Opioid Crisis.

November 19, 2019

When it Comes to Game Shows, International Productions Take Top Prize

By Justin Tran

Justin Tran defend international game show's superiority over their American counterparts.

November 16, 2019

Close Your Tabs, Clear Your Mind

By Carley Weiler

Feeling overwhelmed? Chances are, so is your computer.

November 14, 2019

Argument in the Office: NorCal vs. SoCal

By Marko Ristic, Veronica Vo

Veronica Vo and Marko Ristic battle over which Cal is the best.

November 13, 2019

Argument in the Office: Can George Bush and Ellen Really Be Friends?

By Jordan Curiel, Tali Braun

Tali Braun and Jordan Curiel weigh in on the odd couple that took social media by storm.

November 11, 2019

Stop the Spraying of Herbicides on Our Campus

By Sheina Crystal

Sheina Crystal discusses the history of herbicide use on UC campuses and why we need to step in to stop this harmful practice.

November 7, 2019

How and Why Greek Life Socials Enable Sexual Violence

By Abbigale Berry

Abbigale Berry discusses how the social structure of sororities and fraternities contributes to instances of sexual violence.

November 7, 2019

Why Aren’t We Talking About Banning Fraternities at UCSB?

By Jemma Robson

Jemma Robson argues why we need to increase conversations about banning fraternities at UCSB.

November 6, 2019

Daylight Savings: What a Waste of Time

By Sam Suh

Sam Suh explains why we should call time on Daylight Savings.

November 5, 2019

Gaucho FYI Addresses the Right Problems With the Wrong Tactics

By Catie J. Parker

Catie J. Parker exposes the issues with the mandatory Gaucho FYI curriculum.

October 31, 2019

A True & Spooky I.V. Ghost Story

By Hannah Jackson, Melanie Ziment

It was a dark and stormy night — Oct. 31, to be exact...

October 31, 2019

A Newbie’s Guide to Threesomes

By Anonymous Gaucho

An anonymous gaucho shares the secrets for having a successful threesome.