Opinion

January 28, 2016

BDSM: Keep It Mutual

By Sebastianne Kent

I heard my friend’s story and was absolutely appalled. It almost brought tears to my eyes, and it wasn’t just because she’d been hurt and humiliated, but overwhelmingly because she didn’t think there was anything...

January 28, 2016

What’s Really Wrong With the Ratio at Parties

By Sabine Hrkalovich

Sabine Hrkalovich analyzes the troubling dynamics of gender ratios

January 27, 2016

Vaginal Openings Into Ourselves: Why Our Sexuality is a Revolution

By UCSB's Women's Ensemble Theater Troupe

UCSB's Women's Theater Troupe shares their individual sexualities for a common cause.

January 26, 2016

UCSB Arts & Lectures: If You’re Not Going, You’re Missing Out

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey makes it clear UCSB's Arts & Lectures series is not something you want to ignore.

January 25, 2016

On The White Student Union

By Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne describes why the "White Student Union" Facebook page perpetuates and embodies supremacist ideology that is seriously concerning, no matter how seriously intended.

January 22, 2016

The Legal Limit: A New Take On Pregaming

By Amanda Quick

In the first installment of The Legal Limit, Amanda Quick tells you all you need to know about pregaming.

January 21, 2016

Don’t Hesitate to Meditate

By Allie Lebos

As midterms approach, Allie Lebos provides a few meditation tips to calm rising stress levels.

January 20, 2016

No Hump, No Problem: Why I Stopped Having Sex at the Peak of My Sexuality

By Leilani Leila Riahi

Leilani Riahi takes a fresh approach to sex and rediscovers a love for people.

January 19, 2016

Let it… Fro?

By Erin Stone

Erin Stone challenges conformity and sheds light on the Let it Fro Movement.

January 15, 2016

UCSB GSA Formal Statement of Solidarity for Racial Equity

By Graduate Students Association

The Graduate Students Association of UC Santa Barbara stands in solidarity with student activists opposing discrimination on campuses around the country and taking political action to achieve equity on campus.

January 14, 2016

Uncle Sam and Saudi Arabia: The Most Awkward BFF’s Ever

By Nik Frey

In the wonderful world of friendship, there exist many fun categories. We have our really “good friends” (bless their hearts), our “longtime friends” (the ones you’ve known for years but only see occasionally),...

January 13, 2016

Living Wages Left Out of Library Renovations

By Laurence Young

On the day of the grand opening of UCSB's new library, library employee Laurence Young asks us to look past the new building at the people working inside.

January 12, 2016

Anonymity and the Consequences of Moral Bullying

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield challenges the condemnation of anonymity on social media and elsewhere at the university.

January 8, 2016

When Mental Illness Labels Never End: Who the Fuck Am I?

By Eshgh

I thought I had depression, ADHD and OCD. These are ideas that I’ve allowed into my sacred space of mind and have given my blessing to stay for the wellbeing of my everything. These are labels I have finally learned to...

January 7, 2016

Studying up on Studying Abroad: The Impact of Cultural Differences

By Sabrina Hodjati

Sabrina Hodjati discusses her personal experience with deciding to study abroad, and the cultural factors that impact her options.

January 6, 2016

Dissatisfaction with Affirmative Action

By Jason Garshfield

In the first installment of "The Dissonant Dissident" this calendar year, Jason Garshfield analyzes and explains his reasons for rejecting UC President Janet Napolitano's recent support of affirmative action.