Opinion

October 25, 2016

Doc Is In: Healthcare and the Election

By Ali Javanbakht

UCSB Medical Director Dr. Ali Javanbakht goes through both candidates' health care plans.

October 24, 2016

Cultured: What Does it Mean?

By Anjalie Tandon

Anjalie Tandon questions the merit of becoming cultured.

October 20, 2016

A Case Against Isla Vista Self-Governance

By Jason Garshfield

Self-governance advocates have repeatedly told Isla Vista residents that all this is historic and inspiring, and if you’re not wetting your pants with enthusiasm at the thought of Isla Vista being made into a CSD, ther...

October 19, 2016

The Disturbing Reality Behind the Scenes of Amateur Porn

By Laurel Rinehart

When one scrolls through Pornhub nowadays, the majority of thumbnails they see are not images of toned, tan, blonde actresses with fake double D’s and a perfectly applied layer of heavy makeup.

October 17, 2016

Debate After Debate: Trump’s Perversion of the Election

By Dylan Parisi

In the wake of the second debate and the brink of the third, Dylan Parisi contemplates our political climate.

October 14, 2016

Where There is Breath, There is Hope

By Shyam Sriram

Shyam K. Sriram addresses the UCSB community about standing together and starting a new conversation about suicide.

October 13, 2016

He Is, She Is, We Are Human: An Ugly Incident to Learn From

By Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos wants to remind you of something we all have: our humanity.

October 12, 2016

When Casual Dating Becomes Not So Casual

By Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos shares her thoughts on the ups and down of casual relationships.

October 11, 2016

We Gaucho Back: True Even When You’re Feeling Down

By Alexandra Silva

Alexandra Silva shares some tips for when the dust settles on the excitement of the first couple weeks of school.

October 7, 2016

Trying to Look Away from a Train Crash: What it’s Like to Watch the Election as an American Abroad

By Sebastianne Kent

Opinion editor Sebastianne Kent gives insight into what it's like to be abroad during this election.

October 6, 2016

A Letter to the Editor from Bruce Porter

By Bruce Porter

Make no mistake, I humbly ask for your vote, freely given and purposefully bestowed. However, to that end I refuse to patronize you — students from one of the top ten public universities in the world — as Mr. William...

October 6, 2016

Not Just Another Kaepernick Article: A Call for Greater Understanding

By Jackson Kerr

Opinion editor Jackson Kerr hopes for increased understanding from those on both sides of the issue of police brutality.

October 4, 2016

When Rape Culture Rears Its Ugly Head

By Katherine Kepski

Katherine Kepski reflects on an awful experience and rallies support for a march through I.V. to take place on Friday, October 14th.

October 3, 2016

They Don’t Want You to Vote

By Das Williams

You would think that making it easier for citizens to vote would be something for everyone in a democracy to celebrate, Democrats and Republicans. But not everyone is on board with this fundamental principal of democracy