Sign of the Times

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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The Effects of Systemic Anti-Blackness in Healthcare

February 17, 2022 by and

Emily Kocis and Toni Shindler-Ruberg investigate the intricacies of systemic anti-Blackness in the healthcare system.
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You Should Abandon Your Climate Nihilism

December 28, 2021 by

Zoha Malik unpacks a productive approach to often seemingly overwhelming prospects of climate change.
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Political Hobbyism: America’s Favorite Pastime

November 29, 2021 by

Brian Byrne unpacks the complex implications behind policymakers' participation in America's favorite pastime.
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#FreeIV — End the Halloween Police Occupation Now.

November 4, 2021 by

Taylor Clark advocates for a reevaluation of traditional police-heavy response to Halloween in Isla Vista.
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Libraries Are an Invaluable Resource, and They Should Be Protected and Prioritized

November 4, 2021 by

Kareena Dhillon unpacks the trove of resources that libraries offer, establishing them as an invaluable public resource.
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The World Is Literally on Fire and Here’s Why

September 23, 2021 by

Athina Mihalopoulos reflects on the fires that ravaged Greece this summer, highlighting the dangers of both climate change and arson.
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The Fight for Legal Weed Isn’t Over

September 23, 2021 by

Nathan Lee breaks down the continuous challenges to the legalization of marijuana and why it's an important step forward.
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Should Classes Be In-Person This Fall?

September 21, 2021 by

Nathanial Ramierez grapples with feelings of unease and excitement pending the upcoming school year and return to campus.
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Does Critical Race Theory Belong in the Classroom?

August 21, 2021 by

Tiana Molony argues for the inclusion of Critical Race Theory in classrooms as the bare minimum in the first step towards social change and righting historic inequalities.
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Art Smarts: An Ode to the Importance of K-12 Arts Education

August 19, 2021 by

Emily Kocis unpacks the disparity and overall decrease in arts instruction in K-12 education and argues for the inclusion of the arts as a vital aspect of the student experience.
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