Opinion

October 15, 2014

Environmentalist and Against Measure P

By Sam Bever

A student questions the real benefits of banning high-intensity gas and oil operations listed under Measure P, and finds too many costs.

October 14, 2014

This Hispanic Heritage Month, A Call to the Classroom

By Claudio Estrada

Claudio Estrada explains just how crucial education has been in his success and how he sees its importance every day, working as an assistant principal in Los Angeles.

October 13, 2014

Are Illegal Fees Hiding in Your Lease?

By Corydon Graves

Defend yourself against greedy landlords with these tips from A.S. Legal Resource expert Corydon Graves.

October 10, 2014

Tackling Theories: The Disappearance of Kim Jong-un

By Alex Cho

Kim Jong-un has been absent from public media since September 3rd. Alex Cho examines some theories behind the dictators' mysterious disappearance.

October 9, 2014

Humping Etiquette 101: How to Conquer the Dorms

By R. Pengsta

Humpin' in the dorms? R. Pengsta has the advice to make your cramped triple a sex palace... without pissing off your roommates.

October 9, 2014

When Will Enough Actually be Enough? A cultural look at Sexual violence

By Emily Potter

Emily Potter explains why it's time to change how we look at ourselves, each other and sexual assault.

October 9, 2014

Study Finds Americans Capable of Intense Body Modification*

By Risa Weber

New studies have revealed a surprising ability abundant in the demographic of affluent white males.

October 8, 2014

Student Activist Reflects on People’s Climate March

By Katie Koerper

Katie Koerper describes her experience at the People's Climate March, and urges the UCSB community to become active in combatting climate change.

October 7, 2014

Gun Laws and Culture: Don’t Compare Across the Pond

By Austin Yack

Columnist Austin Yack puts the gun-control debate in perspective with insight he gained at the University of Cambridge.

October 7, 2014

Yes on Measure P

By Catherine Gautier

UCSB Professor Emerita Catherine Gautier explains her reasons for supporting Measure P

October 7, 2014

No on Measure P

By Glen Battles

Local resident Glen Battles explains her reasons to reject Measure P.

October 7, 2014

Alumnus’ Open Letter to Current Students

By Isaac Villa

UCSB Alumnus Isaac Villa addresses members of the UCSB and Isla Vista communities.

October 6, 2014

Question Authority Returns

By Mark Signa

In his first entry since transitioning from Sergeant to Lieutenant in the UCPD, Lt. Mark Signa gives incoming and continuing students some advice and invites readers to "Question Authority."

October 5, 2014

Letter From the Editor

By Carissa Quiambao

Class of 2018: You’ve made it. Finally. After years of dragging your ass to class every day at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, after arduous hours sitting through the dreaded SAT test and after endless days drafting your...

October 2, 2014