Sign of the Times

Real takes on the real world

April 21, 2016

A Misguided March

By Gerardo Banuelos

Gerardo Banuelos criticizes the Million Student March that took place last week, and encourages the protection of constitutional liberties and free speech.

April 14, 2016

Struggling to Resemble a Democracy

By Sebastianne Kent

Is the United States really a democracy? Are we even close?

April 12, 2016

UCSB for Bernie: Working Toward an Upset

By Riley Brann, UCSB for Bernie

UCSB for Bernie kicks it into high gear as Pennsylvania and New York primaries approach.

March 31, 2016

UCSB for Bernie: Bernie’s Momentum

By Riley Brann

Riley Brann talks superdelegates, Sanders' tax plans in the second letter from UCSB for Bernie.

March 12, 2016

UCSB For Bernie: Introducing Local Action

By UCSB for Bernie

UCSB for Bernie shares why Bernie Sanders has received support amongst the Santa Barbara population.

March 11, 2016

A Closer Look at Refugees

By Emmaly Read

Emmaly Read delves into refugee policy in the U.S. and the west.

February 29, 2016

Why Donald Trump is the GOP’s Best Hope for a Return to Sanity

By Calvin Chiu

Donald Trump is just what the GOP needs, but it's not because he would make a good nominee.

February 24, 2016

Why I (actually) Feel the Bern

By Felicia Balli

Felicia Balli talks about why she truly feel the Bern.

February 18, 2016

China’s Theft of the South China Sea: It’s Definitely ‘Not That Chill’

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey wants you to become educated about the so-called "game of dibs" going on with the South China Sea.

February 16, 2016

Where is Rand Paul?

By Justin Silva

Presidential primary elections began recently in Iowa and New Hampshire with surprises in the results from both parties. Within the Democratic party, it is unclear at who will take the nomination this summer with Clinton...

February 11, 2016

The Problem With Selective Politics

By Hayden Plunkett

A couple days ago, it was reported that Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire and former mayor of New York City, is considering an independent bid for president. While many candidates have tried (and failed) to run as an in...

February 2, 2016

Polarizing Politics and the Presidential Race

By Annie Milburn

Annie Milburn places the UK and the U.S. side by side and gives an analysis of the remainder of the presidential race.

January 25, 2016

On The White Student Union

By Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne describes why the "White Student Union" Facebook page perpetuates and embodies supremacist ideology that is seriously concerning, no matter how seriously intended.

January 14, 2016

Uncle Sam and Saudi Arabia: The Most Awkward BFF’s Ever

By Nik Frey

In the wonderful world of friendship, there exist many fun categories. We have our really “good friends” (bless their hearts), our “longtime friends” (the ones you’ve known for years but only see occasionally),...

January 6, 2016

Dissatisfaction with Affirmative Action

By Jason Garshfield

In the first installment of "The Dissonant Dissident" this calendar year, Jason Garshfield analyzes and explains his reasons for rejecting UC President Janet Napolitano's recent support of affirmative action.