Opinion

December 14, 2016

Dear Regent Sherman, Whose Side are You On?

By Casey Mix

Casey Mix questions the UC's commitment to divesting from fossil fuels and sets an ultimatum for Regent Sherman.

December 8, 2016

Fidel Castro is Dead and The Leftist Claim to a Moral High Ground Dies with Him

By Andrew Gates

Andrew Gates outlines the hypocrisy of liberal support of Fidel Castro.

December 5, 2016

The Walking Dead Have it Good: Get Your Flu Shot

By Ali Javanbakht

Dr. Ali Javanbakht reminds you to get your flu vaccine before it's too late.

November 30, 2016

Long Distance Relationships in a Hookup Culture

By Cassidy Brown

Cassidy Brown wants to remind you that long distance relationships can and do work.

November 30, 2016

Letter to the Editor: UCSB, Let’s Go Veg

By UCSB Health, Environment, and Animal Rights

UCSB's Health Environment and Animal Rights Club explains why you should move to a plant-based diet.

November 25, 2016

Cal-exit and Why it Just Won’t Work

By Dylan Parisi

Dylan Parisi takes a closer look at the many problems with Cal-exit that are too big to ignore.

November 25, 2016

When it Comes to Political Discourse, Think Before You Argue

By Zach Morgan

Zach Morgan urges you to use your wits when it comes to political disagreements.

November 23, 2016

The Two Shades of Isla Vista

By Anjalie Tandon

Anjalie Tandon takes a closer look at the dual nature of Isla Vista.

November 22, 2016

A Response to It’s Morning Again in America

By Calvin Chiu

Calvin Chiu shares his perspective as a conservative with regards to last week's article It's Morning Again in America

November 21, 2016

The Telling of Time

By Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos reminds us that no matter how off it might feel, the timing is always right.

November 18, 2016

Life of an Indian Girl in Isla Vista

By Urjaa Singh

Urjaa Singh explains what Isla Vista looks like to someone who grew up in India.

November 17, 2016

Abortion is a Choice, Not a Debate

By Opinion Editor

Komal Surani stresses the importance of bodily autonomy with regards to the issue of abortion.

November 16, 2016

Understanding Tuition Hikes: A Letter from the Office of the External Vice President

By Maya Halthore

A letter from EVPSA Deputy Chief of Staff Maya Halthore regarding tuition hikes.

November 16, 2016

First Night or Take a Hike?

By Allie Lebos

Whether it's a one night stand or a fairytale college romance, Allie Lebos wants you to put respect above all.

November 15, 2016

It’s Morning Again in America

By Gerardo Banuelos

Gerardo Banuelos reminds us that we are still Americans before we are Democrats or Republicans.

November 14, 2016

Wake Up America, It was Veteran’s Day

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey urges Americans to reflect on the meaning of the Veteran's Day Holiday in the wake of a tumultuous election.