Opinion

May 28, 2014

#NotOneMore

By Allyson Campion

Opinion Co-Editor Allyson Campion explores how we can prevent future tragedies for ourselves and our peers.

May 28, 2014

Always I.V. Strong

By Suzanne Becker

Suzanne Becker reflects on the tragedy of May 23.

May 27, 2014

For Us All: A Love Letter to Our Students

By Aranye Fradenburg

Professor Fradenburg speaks on behalf of the entire faculty to reiterate that the UCSB staff stands in support of its students and community.

May 24, 2014

Together We Rise: Isla Vista After the Shootings

By Emile Nelson

Opinion Co-editor Emile Nelson responds to the tragic shootings in Isla Vista last night.

May 22, 2014

Is Gluten-Free Really the Best Way To Be?

By Jay Grafft

While Celiac disease is very much real, Jay Grafft wonders if non-sufferers are overdoing the "gluten-free" lifestyle.

May 22, 2014

Breaking Down the EVPLA Recall Petition

By Monte-Angel Richardson

Monte-Angel Richardson clears up some of the misconceptions about the circulating petition to remove EVPLA Beatrice Contreras from office.

May 21, 2014

Sam Soothes Your Sexual Strife And Heals Your Humping Heartaches

By Sam the Oracle

Sam the Oracle answers another round of questions for the benefit of everyone.

May 20, 2014

Sports and Scholarships: An Odd Coupling

By Jonathan Rogers

Does having exceptional athletic abilities mean that you're deserving of a college scholarship? Jonathan Rogers argues that we need to rethink this association.

May 19, 2014

SB 1017: Why Fix Something That’s Not Broken?

By Austin Yack

Austin Yack explains why SB 1017 may not be as revolutionary as some may think.

May 18, 2014

Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant and How it Might be Killing You

By Maile Ellington

Maile Ellington explains why you should be worried about what's happening in Diablo Canyon.

May 16, 2014

Reevaluating Our Relationship With Alcohol

By Mckinley Krongaus

Mckinley Krongaus encourages readers to rethink their drinking habits.

May 15, 2014

Not-so-Special Interest Groups and You

By Matthew Meyer

Columnist Matthew Meyer explains why Special Interest Groups may be doing you more harm than good.

May 15, 2014

You Are Not Alone

By Emily Potter

Emily Potter offers some words of encouragement to the survivors out there who feel alone and powerless.

May 14, 2014

It Was the Worst Sex Ever!

By Matt Togni

The bad, the very bad, and the just plain ugly: Matt Togni shares a selection of the worst sex stories he's ever heard.

May 13, 2014

Eradicating Global Poverty, From an Asian Perspective

By Arjun Atree

Arjun Atree, a student from Bangalore, India, examines the impact that international groups actually have on combating world poverty.

May 12, 2014

One and Done: How Choosing the Lesser of Two Evils Could Save Your Life

By Jason Vego, Nikole Burg

Independently, drugs and alcohol can be damaging enough, but when taken in tandem, the results can be fatal.