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Satire: New Year’s Resolutions

It’s the new year and we all know how hard it is to keep a new year’s resolution from falling apart. If you...

New Year’s Resolutions 2017

After an eventful 2016, I decided to do something drastic for my New Year's resolution. As the year came to a close, I...

How the UC Administration Can Respond to Aleppo and the Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Syria

Over the past few days, we have witnessed the climax of the Syrian conflict as forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad have gained control...

Black Friday: How the Capitalist System Hijacks the Holidays

Mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and a nice, juicy turkey. Growing up, these words described the essence of Thanksgiving. They summoned an image of...

Bernie Sanders: A Politician for the People

If this election cycle has taught me anything, it’s that America is ready for a radical change from the career politicians who seem...

Jack Falahee Uses Straight Privilege for Activism

“How to Get Away with Murder” star Jack Falahee, who is acclaimed for his portrayal of gay character Connor Walsh, dropped a bombshell...

Buyer Beware: The Not-So-Smart Internet of Things

If there were ever a buzzword to capture the zeitgeist of the early teens of the 21st century, it would be the ubiquitous,...

Where’s Our Water? Why Regulations Aren’t Enough to Solve California’s Drought Epidemic

In 2015, Governor Jerry Brown proposed measures to restrict water usage statewide, which passed due to California's drought status. Last year’s cutback...

Not Bern-ed Out: Post-Election Sanders Supporters Should Stay Strong

Despite Bernie Sanders losing the Democratic presidential nomination in June, the revolution he started is still alive and well. He has not faded...

How a Rock Star’s Nomination for the Nobel Prize Changes the Way We Should Think About Literarture

A rock star, a physicist, a chemist, a doctor, and a South American President win the highest international award there is — but...

The Whitewashing Epidemic in Hollywood

It’s a classic storyline: Prince Charming comes to save the day. He’s dashing, he’s handsome and he’s almost always white. His luscious blonde...

Thoughts on #CalExit

With the election finally over, Americans are preparing to say farewell to President Barack Obama and to welcome President Donald Trump. Now, some...

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