Sign of the Times

Tomato soup for the soul (and for the Earth)

November 17, 2022 by

Ashna Ahmed considers how the public reception of recent climate protests reveals our desensitization.
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Not so seamless: transferring as a nontraditional transfer

November 10, 2022 by

Riley Burke leads us through the transfer student process, bureaucratic red tape and all.
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Two hands reach out from a shadowy figure with a glowing heart
Two hands reach out from a shadowy figure with a glowing heart

Argument in the Office: Passion’s place in the workplace

October 6, 2022 by and

Amitha Bhat and Toni Shindler-Ruberg debate passion's place in the workplace.
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Turning Red Makes Me Turn Red

September 27, 2022 by

Zoë Lo expresses her skepticism of Hollywood's tendency to portray protagonists of color as animals.
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Crypto, a Lesson in America’s Decline

June 24, 2022 by

Blake McQuilkin tracks the decline of the cryptocurrency market and envisions a continuation.
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Enough Is Enough: Biden’s Unfilled Promises for Gun Control

June 13, 2022 by

Reese Coblentz implores the Biden administration to take accountability for their inaction against gun violence.
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Privileged Yet Marginalized: Chinese International Students Struggle To Return Home due to COVID-19 Restrictions

June 2, 2022 by

Barry Xu explores the numerous issues that international students from China face in regards to travel restrictions from COVID-19.
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Considering Roe v. Wade: What It Really Means To Carry a Baby to Term

May 12, 2022 by

Zoha Malik takes a critical look at how restrictive reproductive rights may compound the pre-existing consequences pregnancy has on physical and mental health.
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Signing Off On Deaf History Month

April 21, 2022 by

Reese Coblentz reflects on the importance of Deaf History Month and the major milestones it celebrates.
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Vacation: Proceed With Caution

April 7, 2022 by

Reese Coblentz encourages conscious travel amid ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines.
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What You Can Do to Help the People in Ukraine

March 29, 2022 by

Reese Coblentz outlines ways to support the people of Ukraine.
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A Personal Crisis Across the World: Ukraine’s Fight

March 19, 2022 by

Michelle Shteynberg reflects on the crisis in Ukraine through a personal lens.
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University’s Unequal Accessibility Exacerbated During Fall Quarter

March 7, 2022 by

Kareena Dhillon illuminates the faults within UCSB's accessibility framework.
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2, 4, 6, 8 … Which UC Mascots Do We Appreciate?

March 3, 2022 by

Amitha Bhat issues her definitive ranking of the UC mascots, all of which are unsettling in one way or another.
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Why Social Security Needs to be Saved

February 20, 2022 by

Vijay Homan unpacks the benefits and flaws of the American social security system.
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