Letter to the editor: Why TEDxSantaBarbara is more important than ever
Latest news, Letters to the Editor, OpinionDear Editor, Santa Barbara has always been a city of ideas. From environmental activism to technological innovation, we’ve led conversations that shape the future. However, when public discourse is often divided, and big ideas get lost in the noise, we need spaces where thoughtful dialogue and new perspectives can thrive. That’s where TEDxSantaBarbara comes in. Read More →
Letter to the Editor: Youth encourage their peers to prioritize mental wellness
Latest news, Letters to the Editor, OpinionDear Editor, Oxnard Future Leaders of America (FLA) youth are leading a transformative movement for mental health awareness, turning personal struggles into collective action. With World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2nd, we recognize their ongoing advocacy, which took center stage last March when students addressed the Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) board Read More →
Guest commentary: Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program yields big environmental gains
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Ali Reza Ghasemi The 10th season of the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) Program in 2024 achieved impressive environmental results: It reduced the risk of deadly ship strikes to endangered whales by 50%, underwater noise by 38%, smog-forming pollution by 1,400 tons and greenhouse gases by nearly 50,000 metric tons along the Read More →
Guest commentary: Reimagining education in the AI era
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy John Garcia Imagine a classroom where artificial intelligence (AI) instantly writes essays, flawlessly solves complex math problems, and generates computer code in any programming language. Today, AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude make this a reality, fundamentally reshaping education. The critical challenge is no longer transferring information but nurturing students’ ability to critically apply knowledge and Read More →
Guest commentary: Moving toward more ethical and meaningful talent management
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Vlad Vaiman During a recent earnings call, Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, created a stir by referring to layoffs at Tiffany & Co. as “promoting outwards.” The expression used by Arnault closely parallels Mark Zuckerberg’s terminology at Meta and highlights a dangerous leadership trend that treats workers as disposable resources instead of acknowledging their Read More →
Guest commentary: Addressing employer hesitancy in hiring recent college graduates
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Vlad Vaiman The transition from college life to professional work remains difficult for many, with current trends showing increased employer reluctance to hire recent graduates. The 2024 survey from Intelligent.com discovered that about 17% of companies hesitate to employ Gen Z graduates, mostly due to their alleged lack of readiness and traits like perceived entitlement and Read More →
Guest commentary: A major development for the futures of children fighting cancer
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Frank & Calli Kalman Among the most devastating consequences of childhood cancer is the loss of future fertility. If they survive, the high levels of chemotherapy needed to save young lives often make it impossible for survivors to have children of their own. As parents of a child who has been fighting cancer for Read More →
