Opinion

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.

January 24, 2014

The Double Major Dilemma

By Ben Moss

Columnist Ben Moss explains why UCSB's degree audit system needs urgent improvement for students who are double-majoring.

January 23, 2014

Getting Over Weiner’s … Wiener

By Matthew Meyer

Matthew Meyer explains that there are more important things to worry about than Anthony Weiner's Wiener.

January 23, 2014

Our Friend Fluoride

By Jay Grafft

Columnist Jay Grafft explains that Fluoride is more friend than foe.

January 22, 2014

Roe v. Wade Rebooted: Bringing the Torch to UCSB

By Ali Jimenez

On the 41st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling, fourth-year Ali Jimenez argues that the fight for reproductive justice is still very much an ongoing battle.

January 22, 2014

Blazing the Trail: Exploring and Conquering Your Final Frontier

By Wendy Doer

The Hump tries out a few new toys.

January 21, 2014

Sgt. Signa Enters the Lion’s Den

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Mark Signa knows that the streets of I.V. can be mean, but there are always heroes among us.