Outside Opinions

The Truth About the “Facts”: Why We Need to Vote Yes on P next Tuesday

October 28, 2014 by Gauchos Against Fracking

Gauchos Against Fracking explains why it is absolutely crucial that the community rally in support of Measure P on the November 4th election.
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Retraction, My Ass: Why the Nexus Shouldn’t have Taken Down that Nexustentialism Piece

October 23, 2014 by Mat Javidi

Alum Matt Javidi admonishes the Nexus editors responsible for retracting "ISIS Seizes FT, Establishes Gaucho Caliphate."
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Vote No on P, Curb Collateral Damage

October 21, 2014 by Julie Wage

In this Letter to the Editor, alum Julie Wage asks whether supporters of Measure P understand the scope of their decision.
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Environmentalist and Against Measure P

October 15, 2014 by Sam Bever

A student questions the real benefits of banning high-intensity gas and oil operations listed under Measure P, and finds too many costs.
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This Hispanic Heritage Month, A Call to the Classroom

October 14, 2014 by Claudio Estrada

Claudio Estrada explains just how crucial education has been in his success and how he sees its importance every day, working as an assistant principal in Los Angeles.
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Student Activist Reflects on People’s Climate March

October 8, 2014 by Katie Koerper

Katie Koerper describes her experience at the People's Climate March, and urges the UCSB community to become active in combatting climate change.
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Yes on Measure P

October 7, 2014 by Catherine Gautier

UCSB Professor Emerita Catherine Gautier explains her reasons for supporting Measure P
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No on Measure P

October 7, 2014 by Glen Battles

Local resident Glen Battles explains her reasons to reject Measure P.
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Alumnus’ Open Letter to Current Students

October 7, 2014 by Isaac Villa

UCSB Alumnus Isaac Villa addresses members of the UCSB and Isla Vista communities.
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Dysfunctional Districts

October 2, 2014 by Matthew Meyer

Matthew Meyer explains the major problems with the process of drawing up congressional districts.
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Lean and Green: No Beef with Meatless Mondays

September 25, 2014 by Eddie Garza

Now that meat-substitutes are more available and popular than ever, swapping animal flesh with healthy vegetarian options doesn't have to be a sacrifice. Eddie Garza explains how going meatless is the...
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A Tale of Two Cultures: Harassment Abroad and at Home

September 25, 2014 by Risa Weber

Risa Weber describes the differences between her experiences of harassment in Buenos Aires and in Isla Vista.
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Individualization to Avoid Criminalization

September 25, 2014 by Suzanne Becker

Opinion Co-Editor Suzanne Becker encourages increasingly diverse methods of law enforcement and public engagement after the failure of Santa Barbara's proposed gang injunction.
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