Outside Opinions

Vote No on P, Curb Collateral Damage

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

Environmentalist and Against Measure P

A student questions the real benefits of banning high-intensity gas and oil operations listed under Measure P, and finds too many costs.
read more

This Hispanic Heritage Month, A Call to the Classroom

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.
read more

Student Activist Reflects on People’s Climate March

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

Yes on Measure P

UCSB Professor Emerita Catherine Gautier explains her reasons for supporting Measure P
read more

No on Measure P

Local resident Glen Battles explains her reasons to reject Measure P.
read more

Alumnus’ Open Letter to Current Students

UCSB Alumnus Isaac Villa addresses members of the UCSB and Isla Vista communities.
read more

Dysfunctional Districts

Matthew Meyer explains the major problems with the process of drawing up congressional districts.
read more

Lean and Green: No Beef with Meatless Mondays

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...
read more

A Tale of Two Cultures: Harassment Abroad and at Home

Risa Weber describes the differences between her experiences of harassment in Buenos Aires and in Isla Vista.
read more

Individualization to Avoid Criminalization

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.
read more

A Response to Mckinley Krongaus’ Recent Op-Ed

Rob Armstrong addresses McKinley Krongaus' op-ed on gun control.
read more

A Letter to Fellow Gauchos

A UCSB alumna calls for improvements to mental healthcare.
read more

A Letter from Lois Capps to Isla Vista

Congresswoman Lois Capps reaches Isla Vista community.
read more

Isla Vista: In Strength and Solidarity

Hanna Mendoza reflects on the IV community following the events of May 23.
read more