Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor / Opinion

Seeing Past the Parades: Embracing a “Counter Culture” That Isn’t So Counter

As you may or may not know, tomorrow, October 11th, is National Coming Out Day. For many (like myself), this is a day for celebration among members of the queer community. For others though, being openly gay or accepting of the queer community may not seem like a realistic prospect. [...]

Letters to the Editor / Opinion

Freshmen, All Aboard! UCSB Housing Coordinator Offers Tips for Smooth Sailing Roommate-ships

The warm breeze, the ocean views, the scent of salt water as it mixes with the morning fog… Ahhh yes, summer in Santa Barbara. Don’t let moving in with your new roommates become a cold, unwelcome splash in the face! Whether you are moving into a university residence hall, a [...]

Letters to the Editor / Opinion

Why Obama’s Stimulus Package Is Not A Break From Tradition

Despite the bothersome talking points of the Republican Party pundits and conservatives editorialists, President Obama is not a socialist with a failing economic plan of the most far-left variety. There has, in reality, been only minor variance with the economic policies employed by past administrations. Like his predecessors, from President [...]

Letters to the Editor / Opinion

Student Responds to “Anti-Steve” Voter Fraud Allegations

Do you believe everything you read or hear? With the elections coming up, it is important that we utilize our powers of independent thinking and critical reasoning. In the Daily Nexus and on campus, students have accused 3rd District Supervisor candidate Steve Pappas of attempting to deny the students of [...]

Letters to the Editor / Opinion

“Why Are You Here?” One Volunteer’s Experience in El Salvador

Using shovels, hoes and pickaxes, we dug ditches in the smoldering heat. We were somewhat out of our element, donned in work pants, gloves and wide-brimmed hats, on Don Israel’s farm in the small village of Ciudad Romero, El Salvador. With the sun approaching high noon, the heat made it [...]