Emile Nelson

June 2, 2016

Outgoing EIC Bids Final Farewell

By Emile Nelson

Emile Nelson reflects on his time at UCSB and the Nexus.

May 14, 2016

Don’t Call Sweden This Saturday Night

By Emile Nelson

American educators should take a cue from Sweden's thriving music industry and prioritize classroom creativity, according to Emile Nelson.

December 3, 2015

Editor in Chief Sends His Wishes This Holiday

By Emile Nelson

It’s been a tough year. Not just for the students here at UCSB, but for the entire world. There are millions of people fleeing from a country torn apart by violence; Paris, Beirut and countries all across Africa and th...

September 17, 2015

An Update on Alagie Jammeh’s Story

By Emile Nelson

The Nexus printed a story titled “How Social Media Created a Political Enemy” on July 30 that told the unique story of a UCSB student named Alagie Jammeh. Almost two months later, Jammeh sat down with the Nexus to gi...

September 17, 2015

FMLYBND to Play Welcome to Paradise Carnival

By Emile Nelson

Each year, Isla Vista sees a wave of new bands in all genres — and as quick as they come, they’re gone. Very few bands survive the first year here in I.V., let alone escape the bubble to achieve any sort of actual fa...

July 28, 2015

International Student Alagie Jammeh Risks Life To Speak Out Against Homophobia

By Emile Nelson

“No one should be denied their fundamental basic human rights because of their sexuality,” Alagie Jammeh posted on Facebook in September 2014. By November of that same year, Jammeh found his world crumbling around hi...

June 1, 2015

Sticker Sales To Support Local Charities, Businesses

By Emile Nelson

Project I

October 16, 2014

The Mid-College Melancholy

By Emile Nelson

Emile Nelson questions why we work all day today just so we can work all day tomorrow.

June 25, 2014

Money Over Matter: Contemplating the Question of Motivation

By Emile Nelson

Opinion Co-Editor Emile Nelson explores a question of motivation through a controversial perspective.

May 29, 2014

Address the Problem, Not the Symptom

By Emile Nelson

Opinion Co-Editor Emile Nelson explains why there is much to be learned after this tragedy, but not from the shooter.

May 24, 2014

Together We Rise: Isla Vista After the Shootings

By Emile Nelson

Opinion Co-editor Emile Nelson responds to the tragic shootings in Isla Vista last night.

January 9, 2014

Start Thinking Fukushima

By Emile Nelson

Opinion Editor Emile Nelson explains why UCSB needs to start paying attention to the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

July 17, 2013

Letter from the Editor: Practicing the Art of Peaceful Protests

By Allyson Campion, Emile Nelson

In the past six weeks, the Supreme Court struck down California’s ban on gay marriage, Texas passed a law which will severely restrict a woman’s right to an abortion, George Zimmerman walked free after a highly contr...

May 8, 2013

Local Entrepreneurs Create ‘Trustworthy’ Online Marketplace

By Emile Nelson

Looky.co, an Isla Vista-based start-up company, launched its website yesterday morning with hopes to attract individuals looking to buy products from friends and other acquaintances. The company takes inspiration from ma...

May 6, 2013

SB Health Department Releases Air Quality Warning Due to Nearby Fire

By Emile Nelson

Last Friday, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department issued an Air Quality Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County as a result of air contamination stemming from the Camarillo Springs Fire. The fire, which wa...

May 3, 2013

Fire Damages Vehicles Near Mosher Alumni House

By Emile Nelson, Patrick Kulp

Flames engulfed a Toyota Rav4 in the parking lot between Campbell Hall and the Mosher Alumni House this afternoon, destroying the SUV and charring two other cars. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department and UCPD arrived...