Opinion

February 11, 2017

Morning Glory

By Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos meditates on the peace and calm that come with making mornings your me-time.

February 9, 2017

The Curious Case of Kellyanne Conway

By Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson investigates the success of Trump campaign advisor turned cabinet member Kellyanne Conway.

February 9, 2017

Syrian White Helmets: Hope in the Face of Death

By Olivia Yazzolino

Olivia Yazzolino draws attention to the incredible humanitarian work of the Syrian White Helmets.

February 7, 2017

Condom Awareness

By Ali Javanbakht

Ali Javanbakht, MD explains HIV and why you should always use condoms.

February 6, 2017

Super Bowl LI: Election Night 2.0

By Gerardo Banuelos

Gerardo Banuelos draws up the similarities between the Patriots' historic come from behind victory in Super Bowl 51 and Donald Trump's unexpected run to the presidency.

February 5, 2017

Who Will Be the Martyrs of Climate Change?

By Claire Wilson

Claire Wilson discusses the casualties of climate change and American overconsumption.

February 2, 2017

Planned Parenthood and Respectability Politics

By Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart warns against employing respectability politics when defending Planned Parenthood.

February 2, 2017

Weed & Writing: Is the Pen Mightier Than the Herb?

By Zach Morgan

Zach Morgan wonders about the influence of weed on the creative process.

February 1, 2017

A Guide to Being Unapologetically Loud in Bed

By Scarlet Serrano

Scarlet Serrano explains why satisfaction under the sheets is a two way street.

January 31, 2017

How We Got Here: The Conditions That Let Trump In

By Dylan Parisi

Dylan Parisi outlines the conditions that have led to our current political landscape.

January 26, 2017

Lost, Hungry and Discombobulated: Critiquing the Experience of a Lifetime

By Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne Kent shares the less talked about downsides of studying abroad through UCEAP.

January 25, 2017

Sex, Love and Politics

By Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos finds fault with the idea that opposites attract in time when our politics are so polarized.

January 24, 2017

UCSB Health and Wellness: Practicing Mindfulness

By Carly Bertolozzi

Carly Bertolozzi of UCSB's Health and Wellness Program emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in improving one's overall well-being.

January 20, 2017

Four Benefits to Having a Liberal Arts Integrated Education System

By Bianca Dalangin

Bianca Dalangin works to negotiate the relationship between liberal arts and S.T.E.M. majors.

January 19, 2017

8 Reasons The World Needs Feminism Today

By Komal Surani

Komal Surani elaborates on the reasons why real feminism is so important today.

January 17, 2017

January: Sleep Awareness Month

By Ali Javanbakht

Dr. Ali Javanbakht elaborates on Sleep Awareness Month and the importance of catching enough z's.