Opinion

May 22, 2017

Editor’s Note: Resilience Revisited

By Supriya Yelimeli

Three years after an immensely painful day in Isla Vista history, the last class of primary sources is packing its resilience and leaving behind footprints in the sand.

May 22, 2017

The Politics of Veganism

By Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne Kent discusses the detriments to over-politicizing diet, and why an all or nothing approach to veganism makes it less widely accessible.

May 19, 2017

Why the UC System Should Divest from Fossil Fuels: a Response to Nathan Prisco

By Opinion Editor

Emily Williams responds to an article published yesterday on why UC should divest from fossil fuels, with a point by point counter on why she believes the UC system should divest, as a symbolic gesture that shows the UC'...

May 18, 2017

Why UCSB Should Not Divest From Fossil Fuels

By Opinion Editor

Graduate student Nathan Prisco weighs in on the issue of the University's divestment from fossil fuels.

May 18, 2017

Bike Accidents on Campus: The Unaddressed Epidemic

By Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne Kent addresses the ongoing problem of bicycle crashes in our community.

May 17, 2017

It’s High Time That We End the Stigma Surrounding Marijuana Use

By Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart questions why some turn a blind eye to alcohol while condemning marijuana use.

May 11, 2017

The Real Reason Girls are Unsatisfied with I.V. Hookup Culture

By Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart stresses the importance of women seeking out their own forms of pleasure.

May 11, 2017

In Defense of Ethical Omnivorism

By Austin Dalley

Austin Dalley warns against the issues inherent in the argument for veganism.

May 10, 2017

Why UCSB Should Not Divest From Israel

By Gefen Laredo

A letter to the editor from Gefen Laredo in response to The Bottom Line's "Why UCSB Should Support Divestment."

May 8, 2017

Just Because We Don’t Like it, Doesn’t Make it Hate Speech

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat discusses the principle of free speech, and why he believes what constitutes "hate speech" is in fact, subjective.

May 4, 2017

Why the UC Divested from DAPL and Why it’s a Big Deal

By Grady Zant

Grady Zant criticizes the UC's hypocrisy when it comes to divesting from fossil fuels.

May 4, 2017

The Lies Behind the Label: Deception in Food Marketing

By Ketia Johnson

Ketia Johnson warns against misleading labels in the advertisements for "humane" food products.

May 2, 2017

It’s Time Take Control of Your Internet Privacy

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat stresses the importance of using a VPN to ensure your privacy on the internet.

April 27, 2017

Abusers in Office: Do Wealthy Men Pay for their Actions?

By Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson decries men in positions of power with a history of sexual assault.

April 27, 2017

Walking the Tightrope of Ruin: Being Male on Campus

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat addresses the life changing consequences of baseless sexual assault accusations.

April 25, 2017

Pope Francis is not a Progressive Ally

By Logan Clements

Logan Clements explains the archaic tendencies of the Catholic Church despite Pope Francis' seemingly progressive leanings.