Jaboukie Young-White Illuminates I.V. Theater

April 23, 2019 by

Young-White’s stand-up was not only uproariously funny but filled with wisdom about parental acceptance, persistence, the mark of success and civil discourse.
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Comedian Jaboukie Young-White to Bring Standup to I.V.

April 11, 2019 by

In an era that demands political activism, Young-White’s brand of comedy is hitting the mark day after day. So do yourself a favor and come see him in action on April 18 in I.V. Theater.
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Letter from the Editor | A Call for Civility During Divestment

April 10, 2019 by and

Opinion Editors Hannah Jackson and Harper Lambert issue a reminder that dissent does not excuse hate speech.
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Breaking: Literally Nobody Tried To Bribe Their Way Into UCSB

March 13, 2019 by

In a shocking scandal, it was revealed that the United States Department of Justice has charged 50 people in six states for paying bribes for entry into elite universities. These bribes helped otherwi...
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The Joffrey Presents: Not Your Grandma’s Ballet

March 12, 2019 by

Each piece challenged the conventional notions of ballet as an art form and left smiles plastered on the faces of the attendees (even that of the most chagrined Dance 45 student).
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Profiling Peter Saraf: The Man Behind Little Miss Sunshine

March 12, 2019 by

A producer's reflections on the Oscars, mainstream movies and following his passion for film.
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Healthcare in College is a Total Headache

March 7, 2019 by

Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson dissects the difficulty of dealing with medical side effects while also being a full-time student.
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Argument in the Office: Genuine Feminism, or Just for Profits?

February 14, 2019 by and

Opinion Editors Hannah Jackson and Laurel Rinehart debate whether Urban Outfitters' line of sex products is a feminist accomplishment or a ploy for profit.
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68 Block Myth-Busters

February 13, 2019 by

Secrecy clouds the enigmatic residents of the 68 block. Not much is known about the mystifying barefooted beings who dwell its streets, but nevertheless, rumors swirl about. We here at Nexustentialism...
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Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Shares Optimism at Granada Theatre

January 24, 2019 by

The event invited Albright to speak about her experience as Secretary of State and her take on foreign policy.
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Dear Father, The Search for a Husband is Fruitless

January 23, 2019 by

Dearest Father, It is with utter chagrin and sorrow that I must report back such tragic news. I write this letter to you during Winter Quarter of my third (3rd!) year of university and I have yet to f...
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Guns Trump Lives: Is It Even Worth Living In America Anymore?

January 17, 2019 by

Hannah Jackson compares her experience in a gun-regulated country with her experiences in the U.S.
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‘Vice’ Puts Dick Cheney On the Silver Screen

January 16, 2019 by

“Vice” is a far cry from any other biopic of the time period, and, quite frankly, should not be compared to other dramatizations of political events or careers.
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“Tampons Shouldn’t Be Free,” Cry People Who Don’t Menstruate

January 7, 2019 by

Following a recent announcement that the university will begin offering free menstrual products in the Chi-5 residence halls, a group of offended men emerged from their mothers’ basements and flocke...
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Local Man Has Fish Picture on Tinder Profile

November 26, 2018 by

In order to gain an edge over the stiff competition of the god-like surfers and pretty-boy frat stars of Isla Vista, local man Connor Stewart has added a picture of him holding a dead fish to his Tind...
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