Sign of the Times

January 31, 2017

How We Got Here: The Conditions That Let Trump In

By Dylan Parisi

Dylan Parisi outlines the conditions that have led to our current political landscape.

January 10, 2017

The Trump Presidency Survival Guide

By Neda Mazdisnian

Neda Mazdisnian provides tips for concerned Americans to navigate a Trump presidency.

December 8, 2016

Fidel Castro is Dead and The Leftist Claim to a Moral High Ground Dies with Him

By Andrew Gates

Andrew Gates outlines the hypocrisy of liberal support of Fidel Castro.

November 25, 2016

Cal-exit and Why it Just Won’t Work

By Dylan Parisi

Dylan Parisi takes a closer look at the many problems with Cal-exit that are too big to ignore.

November 25, 2016

When it Comes to Political Discourse, Think Before You Argue

By Zach Morgan

Zach Morgan urges you to use your wits when it comes to political disagreements.

November 22, 2016

A Response to It’s Morning Again in America

By Calvin Chiu

Calvin Chiu shares his perspective as a conservative with regards to last week's article It's Morning Again in America

November 15, 2016

It’s Morning Again in America

By Gerardo Banuelos

Gerardo Banuelos reminds us that we are still Americans before we are Democrats or Republicans.

November 14, 2016

Wake Up America, It was Veteran’s Day

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey urges Americans to reflect on the meaning of the Veteran's Day Holiday in the wake of a tumultuous election.

November 9, 2016

Why Liberals Should Support the Decision to Let Shapiro Speak

By Dylan Parisi

Dylan Parisi explains why liberals shouldn't seek to ban conservative pundit Ben Shapiro from speaking.

November 8, 2016

Why You Should Vote if You’re Disenchanted with the Election

By Kimia Hadidi

Now that it's election day, Kimia Hadidi urges you to cast your vote no matter how unenthusiastic you may be, and look toward a brighter future.

November 7, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Why a Vote for Bruce Porter is a Vote for Big Oil

By Grady Zant, Casey Mix

Casey Mix and Grady Zant warn against Bruce Porter's ties to big oil.

November 7, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Special District Deception

By Dean Stewart

Dean Stewart shares why he believes Isla Vistans should vote against the Community Service District.

November 7, 2016

Predictions for Each Possible Outcome in the 2016 Election

By Dylan Parisi

On the eve of election day, Dylan Parisi lays out the possible outcomes of the election on the national scale

November 7, 2016

Why I’m With Her

By Neda Mazdisnian

Neda Mazdisnian enumerates her reasons for supporting Hillary Clinton.

November 4, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Yes on Proposition 54 for Transparency

By Cole Hyatt

A letter to the editor from UCSB board of CALPIRG students secretary Cole Hyatt in favor of Proposition 54.

November 4, 2016

Letter to the Editor: End the Death Penalty and Its Problems: “Yes” on 62 and “No” on 66

By Elisabeth Weber, Mark Saatjian

UCSB literature professor Elisabeth Weber and Santa Barbara Deputy Public Defender encourages readers to vote "yes" on proposition 52, and "no" on proposition 66.