Sign of the Times

October 18, 2018

Argument in the Office: Are Celebrities Obligated to ‘Speak Now’ On Politics?

By Laurel Rinehart, Harper Lambert

Opinion editors Laurel Rinehart and Harper Lambert discuss Taylor Swift's political Instagram post and debate the role of celebrities in civic discourse.

August 23, 2018

Vote Like Your Life Depends On it

By Hannah Jackson

At a time when civic participation is especially critical, casting your ballot is an essential step to ensure your voice is heard.

June 28, 2018

Don’t Give Killers Publicity

By Rick Zierer

In a country where mass shootings are all too common, Rick Zierer emphasizes the importance of not giving undue attention to the shooters.

June 2, 2018

Measure R – Let’s Take Back OUR Isla Vista

By Jonathan Abboud

Jonathan Abboud asserts that voting Yes on Measure R is the right decision for the benefit of the Isla Vista community.

May 17, 2018

Isla Vista Needs Your Support for Measure R

By James Ferraro

James Ferraro compels Isla Vistans to vote "Yes" on Measure R in the election on June 5th.

May 3, 2018

Op-Ed: The Case For a United Associated Students

By James Ferraro

James Ferraro calls for unity and inclusion within campus politics.

April 20, 2018

I Hate Your “Pussy Grabs Back” Shirts

By Katherine Chen

Katherine Chen sheds light on some of the flaws of the modern feminist movement.

March 8, 2018

Janus and Unions on the Threshold

By Tom Steel, Laurence Young

Tom Steel and Laurence Young advocate for a ruling in favor of AFSCME in an ongoing Supreme Court case.

February 11, 2018

Trump Needs to Focus on Cutting the Deficit: An Analysis of the SOTU

By Rick Zierer

Rick Zierer reflects on Trump's State of the Union address and calls on the president to reduce unnecessary spending.

January 25, 2018

No DACA, No Deal- Don’t Take Your Students For Granted

By Kristin Hsu

Kristin Hsu, the External V.P. for Statewide Affairs for Associated Students, makes the case to hold Salud Carbajal accountable for his vote on H.R. 195.

December 14, 2017

The Economics of Net Neutrality

By Jay Freeman

An in-depth look at the sometimes confusing economics behind Net Neutrality, and how it affects our ISPs.

November 8, 2017

Social Media Is Dumbing Down Political Discourse

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat critiques the polarization of opinions and discourse in the modern political landscape.

November 2, 2017

Hands Off Our Birth Control

By Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson stresses the importance of women having fair access to contraceptives.

October 31, 2017

Equality and Wealth for All: the Future of Capitalism

By Nathan Prisco

Nathan Prisco is discussing the numerous issues that currently plague a majority of people in our current economic system.

October 29, 2017

America’s Need to Reevaluate Free Speech

By Emma Xing

Emma Xing questions the meaning of free speech and whether it applies if the safety and well-being of groups of people are at stake.

October 13, 2017

Americans Need to Start Thinking Critically About the Second Amendment

By Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart is opening the dialogue on the problem of having almost any weapon available to almost any individual.