Outside Opinions

A Letter from Lois Capps to Isla Vista

June 5, 2014 by

Congresswoman Lois Capps reaches Isla Vista community.
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Isla Vista: In Strength and Solidarity

June 5, 2014 by

Hanna Mendoza reflects on the IV community following the events of May 23.
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A Forgotten & Critical Feminist History at UCSB: And Why It’s Still Important

May 30, 2014 by

Amy Jo Goddard explores the issue of women's rights at UCSB.
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Open Letter on Gun Control

May 30, 2014 by

Marc Reisman explores the issue of gun control.
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Self-Defense is Not a Privilege, It’s a Necessity

May 29, 2014 by

V. Shasty explains why the right to bear arms is essential to the safety of everyone.
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War on the Home Front

May 29, 2014 by

John Marcianois explains why we need to be worried about what is happening and California.
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Giving Back and Coming Together

May 29, 2014 by

Daniel Passov explains his eternal connection to Isla Vista and his hope that everyone will give back whatever they can after the tragedy of May 23.
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Time For a Change

May 29, 2014 by

Margaux Gundzik explains why we need to find a solution to our violent culture.
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Gaucho Pride: Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity

May 28, 2014 by

Ali Gerrard explains why Isla Vista is still our beautiful home.
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For Us All: A Love Letter to Our Students

May 27, 2014 by

Professor Fradenburg speaks on behalf of the entire faculty to reiterate that the UCSB staff stands in support of its students and community.
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Breaking Down the EVPLA Recall Petition

May 22, 2014 by

Monte-Angel Richardson clears up some of the misconceptions about the circulating petition to remove EVPLA Beatrice Contreras from office.
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Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant and How it Might be Killing You

May 18, 2014 by

Maile Ellington explains why you should be worried about what's happening in Diablo Canyon.
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Eradicating Global Poverty, From an Asian Perspective

May 13, 2014 by

Arjun Atree, a student from Bangalore, India, examines the impact that international groups actually have on combating world poverty.
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Why I Check My Privilege, and Why You Need to Check Yours: A Response to Tal Fortgang

May 9, 2014 by

Tiana Miller-Leonard voices her opinion regarding Tal Fortgang and the concept of White Privilege.
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“Stop Silencing Me”

May 2, 2014 by

How a movement learned to reject dialogue, and missed out on the bigger picture : a response to "What Side of History Will You Be On?"
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