Opinion

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.

January 5, 2016

Winter Quarter and SADness

By Ali Javanbakht

Do you ever wonder why winter quarter isn't the happiest? You probably aren't alone!

December 28, 2015

The Mess Created by No-Fly Lists

By Calvin Chiu

Calvin Chiu explains why no-fly lists do more harm than good.

December 18, 2015

What is in a Major: One Student’s Journey

By Sabrina Hodjati

Sabrina Hodjati shares her firsthand experience of finding and becoming happy with her major.

December 4, 2015

In Solidarity, In Strength: Planned Parenthood

By Leilani Leila Riahi

Leilani Leila Riahi explains her love for Planned Parenthood, and why not protecting Planned Parenthood means not protecting women.

December 3, 2015

Musings on Chanukah from a Non-Religious Jew

By David Rubinstein

David Rubinstein celebrates his Jewish heritage with a secular mindset.

December 3, 2015

Holidays in I.V.

By Jackson Kerr

Opinion Co-Editor imagines the possibilities of celebration and community in I.V. through the holiday lens.

November 24, 2015

Yale, Mizzou and Beyond: Have Protestors Lost Sight of Their Intentions?

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield challenges protestors at Yale and Mizzou, and liberal students across the country to examine the methods by which they are protesting.