Opinion

November 4, 2015

Being In a Relationship Without Being In a Relationship: A Modern Magic Trick

By Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne Kent talks a little love and relationships in this edition of The Wednesday Hump. Are you looking for someone special? You probably aren't alone.

November 3, 2015

How to Be a Loving Friend to Someone With Depression

By Leilani Leila Riahi

Leilani details the ways in which you can care for friends and yourself in the midst of a depressive episode.

October 30, 2015

Mental Health on Campus: Addressing Silence and Stigmatization

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield takes a closer look at rhetoric surrounding mental health support on campus.

October 29, 2015

Excursion Club: Less Blackout, More Stoke

By Nik Frey

If you’ve ever decided to grab a (insert your watercraft of choice) and paddle out at Sands Beach off Isla Vista, you may have noticed something unique that doesn’t exist on most other California beaches. Can you gue...

October 29, 2015

The Doc on Dangerous Drugs

By Ali Javanbakht

UCSB Student Health Medical Director Ali Javanbakht doesn't want this Halloween to be your last.

October 29, 2015

Halloween as It Should Be

By Jackson Kerr

Opinion Editor Jackson Kerr notes the positives of recent IV Halloween trends

October 28, 2015

The Myths about Adderall Magic

By Edwin Feliciano

Is Adderall a magic solution to your academic procrastination? The Doc says no!

October 26, 2015

The Case for Russian Intervention in Syria

By Brice Richmond

Brice Richmond considers the potential might of Russia in combating militant extremists in the Syrian conflict.

October 23, 2015

System Change Not Climate Change: A Response to ‘The Ecosocialism Parasite’

By System Change Not Climate Change SB

System Change Not Climate Change SB responds to an article criticizing its recent ecosocialism conference.

October 22, 2015

The Power of Polarization

By Hayden Plunkett

Political polarization threatens us all...Hayden Plunkett explains why.

October 21, 2015

Sex and the University: To Have Hair or Not to Have Hair (Down There)

By Sebastianne Kent

In her second installment of Sex and the University, Sebastianne Kent looks at hair-removal choices and expectation

October 20, 2015

October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Lauren Elmore

C.A.R.E. advocate Lauren Elmore clears the air on the difficult issue of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month for this edition of The Doc Is In.

October 19, 2015

Mother Nature, Cramps and Dark Chocolate: Why I Want to Talk About My Period Publicly

By Leilani Leila Riahi

When was the last time you felt comfortable to moan in public? Did you moan UP and OUT with fierce energy you’ve been suppressing for the past hour? Have you exclaimed to the being next to you in a PUBLIC SPACE that th...

October 16, 2015

The Ecosocialism Parasite

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield warns his capitalist comrades to be wary of the new socialist agenda.

October 15, 2015

Gun Control in the UK, Gun Crisis in the U.S.

By Vicky Munro

Vicky Munro questions why the U.S. has an absurd obsession with guns

October 14, 2015

Send Silence Packing: A Conversation Overheard

By Sabrina Hodjati

Sabrina Hodjati shares a conversation she heard at the Send Silence Packing demonstration this week, and talks priorities and values for college students.