Opinion

January 9, 2014

Start Thinking Fukushima

By Emile Nelson

Opinion Editor Emile Nelson explains why UCSB needs to start paying attention to the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

January 8, 2014

Health Concerns or Hypocrisy? On a Smoke-Free UCSB

By Earl Perez-Foust

A UCSB graduate student tries to peek over the UC Regents' "Wall of Silence."

January 8, 2014

Interns of the World, Unite!

By Mario Vasquez

You might want to think twice before you interview for that unpaid internship this summer.

January 8, 2014

2014: Year of the Hump

By Opinion Editor

This year, make some resolutions that you'll actually want to keep.

January 7, 2014

Get Your Shot of Reason

By Jay Grafft

Jay Grafft explains why the benefits of vaccinations outweigh the potential negatives.

January 6, 2014

Sergeant Signa Still ‘Nose’ Best

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Mark Signa is all hopped up on painkillers and ready to tell you why you shouldn't abuse painkillers.

November 26, 2013

The Napolitano Problem: Why Resignation is the Only Solution

By Kat A.

After attending a meeting with newly appointed UC President Janet Napolitano, Katlen Abu Ata explains her continued frustration with Napolitano's history and qualifications.

November 26, 2013

Increase the A’s, Lower the Zzz’s

By Jay Grafft

Jay Grafft is solving America's education problems, one step at a time.

November 25, 2013

A Pre-Holiday Health Scare

By Ben Moss

Ben Moss explains why he does what he can to make the most of his good health to honor those who do not have that same opportunity.

November 25, 2013

Drugs and Alcohol: A Deadly Duo

By Lacey Johnson, Lauren Reisman

We all know that mixing drugs and alcohol is risky business, but here's exactly how big of a risk you're actually taking.

November 22, 2013

Protests, Pepper Spray and Compensation

By Jonathan Rogers

Jonathan Rogers explains his disappointment with the $38,000 settlement awarded to former Lieutenant John Pike of the UC Police Department.

November 21, 2013

Big Box Socialism: Paying the Price for a Walmart Economy

By Mario Vasquez

Mario Vasquez explains why Walmart may not be so good for anyone, but its owners.

November 20, 2013

The Tasteful Keys to a Successful Sext

By Hayley E.

Hayley E. is sick of all these weak sexts - here's how to step up your game.

November 19, 2013

Breaking the Second Term Curse

By Mckinley Krongaus

Mckinley Krongaus turns a critical eye on one of her biggest heroes ... President Obama.

November 18, 2013

Sergeant Signa Pays It Forward

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Mark Signa thinks that this is the most wonderful time of the year.

November 15, 2013

My Love Affair With the TSA

By David Jackson

An intimate encounter with a TSA agent leaves David Jackson lovestruck.