Opinion

April 10, 2017

Impact Journalism Day: Students are Fighting for the Future

By Impact Journalism Day

By writing about these innovative projects, the 20 participating student newspapers, show the collective force that the media has to catalyze change.

April 6, 2017

Are Cage-Free Eggs Actually Humane?

By Opinion Editor

Ketia Johnson warns that cage-free eggs aren't necessarily cruelty free.

April 6, 2017

Don’t Let Stereotypes Turn You Off From Hip Hop Music

By Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart highlights the importance of leaving your stereotypes at the door when it comes to hip-hop music.

April 5, 2017

Stoicism: The world is wicked, vicious and miserable; Lean into it and rise above

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat kicks off the first Wednesday of Spring quarter with a tough love touch of stoicism and a reminder to get your head in the game!

April 3, 2017

Vote Yes on Measure O!

By Ethan Bertrand

Ethan Bertrand discusses Measure O, its impacts on Isla Vista residents, and why he believes you should vote Yes.

March 16, 2017

Trump is Finally Silent, but Why Now?

By Madeline Ewer

Madeline Ewer discusses the recent rash of threats against the Jewish community and wonders when Trump will take a stance against them.

March 15, 2017

Oscar Uriel Escobar: Putting a Face Behind the Voice of the Voiceless

By Andrew McMaster

Andrew McMaster provides an in-depth profile of fellow Gaucho and activist Oscar Uriel Escobar.

March 10, 2017

The Role of Jewish Spaces

By David Rubinstein

David Rubinstein discusses the importance of searching for meaning in Judaism and creating Jewish spaces in an increasingly tumultuous world.

March 9, 2017

Hey Liberals, We Did This to Ourselves

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat places the blame on his fellow liberals for the rise of Trump.

March 9, 2017

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Good Grades

By Neda Mazdisnian

Neda Mazdisnian addresses the issue of focusing too much on perfect grades.

March 8, 2017

Letter to the Editor: Isla Vista Needs Improved Community Center

By Cameron James Schunk, Jonathan Abboud

Directors on the board of the Isla Vista Community Development Corporation Jonathan Abboud and Cameron Schunk call for investment to improve the community center in I.V.

March 6, 2017

Diversity at the Oscars

By Olivia Yazzolino

Olivia Yazzolino discusses the need for diversity in American pop culture.

March 3, 2017

Informative, Scathing and Boring: Trump Content

By Zach Morgan

Zach Morgan takes a closer look at the inescapable and ill-boding media frenzy surrounding our Commander In Chief.

March 2, 2017

The Media’s Relationship with Our Identity: An Asian-American Perspective

By Parry Dong

Parry Dong offers his thoughts on the media representation of Asian-Americans.

March 2, 2017

Combating the Full Stomach Phenomenon: Creating Intersections Between Race and Environmentalism

By Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne Kent touches on the importance of diversifying your forms of activism.

March 1, 2017

Why The Bedroom is No Place for Pornstars

By Scarlet Serrano

In this week's Wednesday Hump, Scarlet Serrano explains why the bedroom should be a place of self-acceptance.