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Pass Prop 50, stop Trump in his tracks

Guest Writer - December 16, 2025

Napolitano’s Threat Against Striking Graduate Students Is A Threat To All Of Us

OpinionNicolas Perez - February 23, 2020

UC President Janet Napolitano has threatened to dismiss UC Santa Cruz graduate students after two months of non-union approved “wildcat” strikes if they...

Polarization Of Political Opinion Spurring Political Violence?

OpinionOpinion Writer - February 21, 2020

Emergency dispatchers received a call from co-workers at the Florida Turnpike in Metro, Orlando, saying that Mason Trever Toney stabbed and killed his boss, William Steven Knight, with a trowel over a political debate.

Super Bowl Halftime Show: Too Racy Or Just Racism?

Op-EdsOpinion Writer - February 12, 2020

Another year, another Super Bowl.

The Moderate’s Dilemma

Op-EdsOpinion Writer - February 12, 2020

As the Democratic primaries approach, Democratic candidates have once again neglected to represent the moderate viewpoint.

Going Beyond Internet Activism

Op-EdsOpinion Writer - February 9, 2020

The flesh of our thumbs sliding upwards on a fluorescent glass screen enables a carousel of images, headlines and videos to flow across it.

Prop 13: How A Vote Can Restore School Infrastructure Statewide

Op-EdsOpinion Writer - February 9, 2020

One day, a friend of mine pointed out the awkward shape jutting out of my room’s wall, and before long I realized it was a mushroom.

The Importance Of UCI Special Collections And Archives In A Divided Political Climate

Op-EdsOpinion Writer - February 9, 2020

With growing tensions between political parties due to the upcoming election and impeachment inquiries, Americans are becoming increasingly divided by their values.

The Coronavirus Might Be A Cause For Concern, But Asian Students Aren’t

Op-EdsOpinion Writer - February 3, 2020

It is flu season, and that means you can’t go five feet around campus without seeing someone coughing, sneezing or looking about as sick as everyone else feels.

Left 4 Dead 2 Doesn’t Need A Sequel, But Maybe A Prequel

Op-EdsOpinion Writer - February 3, 2020

After years of rumors and speculation, Valve confirmed on Jan. 17 that they would not be working on a sequel to their popular video game, Left 4 Dead 2, to the dismay and frustration of many fans.