Opinion

February 10, 2014

Prisons Fix Crime Like Fires Fix Forests

By Mckinley Krongaus

Mckinley Krongaus explains why prisons are doing more damage than they are good.

February 10, 2014

Nicotine Questions: Answered

By Michael Takahara, Lauren Reisman, Marjan Riazi, Lindsey Lucero

The Docs explain the dangers of nicotine use and the reasons behind its UC-wide ban.

February 7, 2014

Bipartisan? B.S.

By Matthew Meyer

Why the U.S. needs to start thinking outside the box when it comes to our two-party system.

February 7, 2014

Paper Towels? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Paper Towels!

By Izzy Parnell-Wolfe, Arriana Rabago

The co-chairs of UCSB's Zero Waste Committee defend Housing's Paper Towel Free project.

February 6, 2014

Sochi Olympics: Going for the Green

By Mario Vasquez

Columnist Mario Vasquez explains why the Olympics are no longer the pinnacle of morality that they once were.

February 5, 2014

Mending Sexual Mishaps

By Sam the Oracle

Sam the Oracle is back with answers to all of your sex-related questions.

February 4, 2014

The President is Not Always to Blame

By Jay Grafft

Columnist Jay Grafft explains why it is misleading to think of the president as the most powerful person in the world.

February 3, 2014

Fighting and the Boundaries of Self Defense

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Signa explains why fighting is never a good call and why claiming self defense is not always enough.

January 31, 2014

The Limits of “Traditional” News

By Ben Moss

Ben Moss wants his news to be a bit more exciting.

January 31, 2014

Feminism and Self-Loathing in Las Vegas

By Naomi Rea

Naomi Rea wonders if she's really being the best feminist she can be.

January 30, 2014

Hand Towels? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Hand Towels!

By Austin Yack

Why we should throw in the towel on the RHA's new plan to reduce waste.

January 30, 2014

Women Do Not Heart Huckabee

By Mckinley Krongaus

The GOP claims they're the "women's party" ... what the Huck?

January 29, 2014

It’s Going Down, I’m Yelling “Tinder!”

By Matt Togni

Matt Togni explains why dating applications are good for more than just random hookups.

January 28, 2014

The UC Schedule Changes: It’s About Time

By Arezu Hashemi

A.S. Off-Campus Senator Arezu Hashemi is glad that the UC system is finally giving proper consideration to Jewish holidays .

January 27, 2014

“Mass Shooting” A Term Thrown Around Too Casually*

By Mathew Javidi

Mathew Javidi offers a satirical view of America's desensitization towards gun-related violence.

January 27, 2014

The Diamond Problem

By Jay Grafft

Jay Grafft explains why diamonds seem much less beautiful after you think about where they come from.