Opinion

March 8, 2019

Honestly, Honesty is Easier

By Emily Smith

Emily Smith extolls the virtues of being honest with her parents and the role that plays in fostering healthy relationships.

March 7, 2019

Healthcare in College is a Total Headache

By Hannah Jackson

Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson dissects the difficulty of dealing with medical side effects while also being a full-time student.

March 7, 2019

Perfect But Passive: The Problem With the ‘Model Minority’

By Annabel Li

Annabel Li breaks down the myth of the model minority.

March 6, 2019

In Defense of Dutch Directness

By Britt de Visser

Britt de Visser argues that we should take a page out the Dutch's books and try being more straightforward in our daily interactions.

March 5, 2019

Ask AJ: Coffee and Cunnilingus

By AJ

AJ offers advice on how to navigate the intricacies of oral sex to shooting your shot with a coffee shop cutie.

March 4, 2019

Who Wants Free Money?

By Annabel Li

Annabel Li examines the potential impact that Universal Basic Income could have on college students.

March 3, 2019

Great Sexpectations

By Max Hampton

Max Hampton issues an important reminder that consent is always sexy!

March 2, 2019

The Game of Life: Why You Should Play By Your Own Rules

By Calista Liu

Calista Liu meditates on the importance of measuring success by your own terms.

March 1, 2019

Don’t Be Afraid To Call Your Friends Out

By Joshen Mantai

Joshen Mantai stresses the importance of speaking up when your loved ones need to be called out.

February 28, 2019

Black and I.V.: How I Live in Isla Vista

By Zoe Jones

Artsweek Editor Zoë Jones discusses her experiences as a Black woman who has lived in Isla Vista for four years.

February 28, 2019

Black Card Declined

By Raymond Matthews

Raymond Mathews discusses the recent scandal involving Jussie Smollett.

February 28, 2019

Brown Privilege: Fighting Against Anti-Blackness in the Latinx Community

By Omar Hernandez

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down the duality of being both Black and brown, and how solidarity between communities of color can only be achieved with the eradication of anti-Blackness.

February 28, 2019

Home is Not Here: Being Black in I.V.

By Antonia Davetas

Antonia Davetas writes about her experience as a Black UCSB student.

February 27, 2019

Take a Rain Check On Your Rain Resentment

By Miya Herzstein

Miya Herzstein muses on the state of rain aversion at UCSB, and encourages Gauchos to find joy in all types of weather.

February 26, 2019

Ask AJ: The A to Z On I.V.

By AJ

AJ breaks down the politics of making the first move to the most eco-friendly way to smoke weed.

February 26, 2019

How My Parents’ Divorce Affects My Love Life

By Sophia Rollins

Sophia Rollins examines how her parents' divorce has impacted the already-tumultuous world of dating.