Opinion

November 15, 2018

I Am Not America’s Spokesperson

By Hannah Jackson

While studying abroad in London, Hannah Jackson explores the difficulties of being asked to speak for her entire country.

November 12, 2018

A Call to Action: Free Saudi Feminists

By Kirsten Annell, Alysha Agarwal, Harper Lambert

The students of Advocating for Scholars at Risk call upon their fellow students to stand with Saudi Arabian feminists.

November 8, 2018

Let’s Raise a Glass to Lowering the Drinking Age

By Carla Wenzel

Carla Wenzel questions the efficacy of American drinking laws.

November 8, 2018

Why the Plastic Straw Ban Kind of Sucks

By Alysha Agarwal

Alysha Agarwal argues that saving the planet is going to take a lot more than switching to reusable straws.

November 8, 2018

Overworking Yourself is Overrated

By Anabel Costa

With pass times upon us, Anabel Costa defends the decision to take 12 units per quarter.

November 5, 2018

Letter to the Editor: Salud Carbajal for Congress

By Aisha Khan

UCSB Campus Democrats President Aisha Khan endorses Salud Carbajal for Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.

November 3, 2018

In Search of Empathy

By Tom Steel

Tom Steel critically examines the discourse surrounding the AFSCME strikes at UCSB.

November 1, 2018

Regarding Sexual Assault, UCSB’s Inaction Speaks Louder Than Words

By Ariana Marmolejo

Ariana Marmolejo examines UCSB's sexual misconduct policies and urges the university to take the matter more seriously.

October 31, 2018

A Plea for Constructive Dialogue

By Vince Feliciano

Vince Feliciano sheds light on the necessity for respectful discussion in university settings.

October 25, 2018

The Definition of Virginity is Unqueer

By Anabel Costa

Anabel Costa challenges the heteronormative cultural parameters for intimacy.

October 25, 2018

Don’t Make Her the Punchline: Why Laughing at Your Professor is No Joke

By Andrea Dager

Andrea Dager criticizes the reality that some professors have to work twice as hard as others to earn students' respect.

October 18, 2018

Argument in the Office: Are Celebrities Obligated to ‘Speak Now’ On Politics?

By Laurel Rinehart, Harper Lambert

Opinion editors Laurel Rinehart and Harper Lambert discuss Taylor Swift's political Instagram post and debate the role of celebrities in civic discourse.

October 11, 2018

From Frat House to White House, Rape Culture Reigns Supreme

By Laurel Rinehart

Brett Kavanaugh's alleged history of sexual misconduct left the nation in shock. But on college campuses, behavior like this is the rule, not the exception.