Sign of the Times

Real takes on the real world

November 4, 2021

#FreeIV — End the Halloween Police Occupation Now.

By Taylor Clark

Taylor Clark advocates for a reevaluation of traditional police-heavy response to Halloween in Isla Vista.

November 4, 2021

Libraries Are an Invaluable Resource, and They Should Be Protected and Prioritized

By Kareena Dhillon

Kareena Dhillon unpacks the trove of resources that libraries offer, establishing them as an invaluable public resource.

September 23, 2021

The World Is Literally on Fire and Here’s Why

By Athina Mihalopoulos

Athina Mihalopoulos reflects on the fires that ravaged Greece this summer, highlighting the dangers of both climate change and arson.

September 23, 2021

The Fight for Legal Weed Isn’t Over

By Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee breaks down the continuous challenges to the legalization of marijuana and why it's an important step forward.

September 21, 2021

Should Classes Be In-Person This Fall?

By Nathaniel Ramierez

Nathanial Ramierez grapples with feelings of unease and excitement pending the upcoming school year and return to campus.

August 21, 2021

Does Critical Race Theory Belong in the Classroom?

By Tiana Molony

Tiana Molony argues for the inclusion of Critical Race Theory in classrooms as the bare minimum in the first step towards social change and righting historic inequalities.

August 19, 2021

Art Smarts: An Ode to the Importance of K-12 Arts Education

By Emily Kocis

Emily Kocis unpacks the disparity and overall decrease in arts instruction in K-12 education and argues for the inclusion of the arts as a vital aspect of the student experience.

August 6, 2021

Board of Regents Approves The “Forever Hike,” and It Shows Everything Wrong With Higher Education.

By Taylor Clark

Taylor Clark argues against the recent vote by the University of California Board of Regents to approve ongoing hikes in tuition and unpacks what that means for current and future generations of UC students.

July 15, 2021

Pride for Profit

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell reflects on the inauthenticity of corporate Pride Month.

July 13, 2021

Remember Quarantine? Maybe You Should.

By Emilie Risha

Emilie Risha explores the effects of the pandemic on the perception of normalcy and privilege.

July 8, 2021

“Cruella” Offers Another Iconic Example of Disney’s Failed LGBTQ Representation

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo examines the performative LGBTQ representation in Disney media.

July 1, 2021

The Transformation of Men Through Glam

By Megan Ramsey

Megan Ramsey discusses the transformation of gender roles and masculinity through the glitter and guitar riffs of glam rock.

June 18, 2021

A Comprehensive Guide to Big Media’s Queerbaiting Crimes

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the exploitation of queer identities in popular media.

June 15, 2021

Addressing Racial Disparities in Vaccine Distribution

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell highlights the racial disparities in vaccination rates, arguing that it is more important now than ever to actively bridge these gaps.

June 8, 2021

Capitalism Will Die, It’s Up to Us to Choose How

By Taylor Clark

Taylor Clark unpacks the ways in which capitalism continues to constrain American politics, arguing that it will continue to do so until we actively fight for change.