Sign of the Times

Separating Artists From Their Art: When Are They #Canceled?

February 25, 2019 by

Alysha Agarwal debates the severity of #canceled culture in the age of the Internet, and where we should really draw the line.
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Performative Protest or Pure Profit: Can Brands Have It All?

January 24, 2019 by

Melanie Ziment explores the relationship between corporate empires and grassroots social movements.
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Are You a Murderer or a Sexist? Choose One

December 8, 2018 by

Annabel Li discusses the dichotomous nature of the abotion debate.
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The Clickbait Debate: Is Gossip Newsworthy?

December 6, 2018 by

Morgan Wiitala examines the blurred line between news and entertainment in media coverage of the Trump Administration.
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A Plea for Constructive Dialogue

October 31, 2018 by

Vince Feliciano sheds light on the necessity for respectful discussion in university settings.
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Argument in the Office: Are Celebrities Obligated to ‘Speak Now’ On Politics?

October 18, 2018 by and

Opinion editors Laurel Rinehart and Harper Lambert discuss Taylor Swift's political Instagram post and debate the role of celebrities in civic discourse.
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Vote Like Your Life Depends On it

August 23, 2018 by

At a time when civic participation is especially critical, casting your ballot is an essential step to ensure your voice is heard.
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Don’t Give Killers Publicity

June 28, 2018 by

In a country where mass shootings are all too common, Rick Zierer emphasizes the importance of not giving undue attention to the shooters.
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Measure R – Let’s Take Back OUR Isla Vista

June 2, 2018 by

Jonathan Abboud asserts that voting Yes on Measure R is the right decision for the benefit of the Isla Vista community.
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Isla Vista Needs Your Support for Measure R

May 17, 2018 by

James Ferraro compels Isla Vistans to vote "Yes" on Measure R in the election on June 5th.
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Op-Ed: The Case For a United Associated Students

May 3, 2018 by

James Ferraro calls for unity and inclusion within campus politics.
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I Hate Your “Pussy Grabs Back” Shirts

April 20, 2018 by

Katherine Chen sheds light on some of the flaws of the modern feminist movement.
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Janus and Unions on the Threshold

March 8, 2018 by and

Tom Steel and Laurence Young advocate for a ruling in favor of AFSCME in an ongoing Supreme Court case.
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Trump Needs to Focus on Cutting the Deficit: An Analysis of the SOTU

February 11, 2018 by

Rick Zierer reflects on Trump's State of the Union address and calls on the president to reduce unnecessary spending.
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No DACA, No Deal- Don’t Take Your Students For Granted

January 25, 2018 by

Kristin Hsu, the External V.P. for Statewide Affairs for Associated Students, makes the case to hold Salud Carbajal accountable for his vote on H.R. 195.
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