Opinion Editor

October 31, 2011

“One Cannot Simply Will a War to End”

By Opinion Editor, Geoffrey Bell

“We often hear them say, with false resignation in their voices, that ‘war is hell,’ but it isn’t. Hell is an abstraction; war is tourniquets, amputations, paraplegics, orphans, widows, torture, rape and a grief ...

October 27, 2011

Annual Festival for Gold Diggers Commences Tonight

By Matt Renner, Opinion Editor

Isla Vista will hold its annual festival for gold diggers tonight and throughout the weekend. Sources confirm that thousands of scantily clad ladies will roam the streets of Isla Vista looking for men who can support the...

October 27, 2011

Put Down the Numchucks: Let’s Not Get Arrested

By Opinion Editor

Happy Almost Halloween! I can’t believe how fast this year has been going! It seems like the school year just started and it’s already Halloween weekend coming up. Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be happening, ...

October 26, 2011

Know the Difference Between Ghoulish and Foolish This Halloween

By Opinion Editor, Maya Salmon

Halloween is a spooky-fun time loved by young and old. There is something nostalgic about the goofy and creative costumes, the cool fall air, flickering jack-o-lanterns and so much candy your teeth hurt. Community Housin...

October 26, 2011

Green Gladiator Van Jones to Ignite and Inspire Santa Barbara Residents

By Opinion Editor

According to some, Van Jones is a “racist, radical communist who believes 9/11 was part of a conspiracy involving the U.S. government.” So then, what is Jones doing giving a talk in Santa Barbara this Saturday night ...

October 26, 2011

It’s All White Noise to the Authorities of Isla Vista

By Opinion Editor, EvanRosenberg

Promptly at 7:30 a.m., my room begins to shake. No, my roommates aren’t playing another shitty Dillon Francis track, but what is going on could still be considered aural rape. What I and undoubtedly hundreds of my neig...

October 26, 2011

The Atheist in Love, Chapter Two:

By Opinion Editor, Connor Oakes, Brian Gallagher

This week’s question: Is it better to have love and lost than to have never loved at all?   Perhaps “love” isn’t the right word. In any case, the closing of an intimate relationship is something many of us h...

October 20, 2011

“I’ll Take One Hairless Alpha Male, Please.”

By Opinion Editor

I can’t help but feel that finding the right man for me is like ordering off of a menu. I’m picky about a lot of things but food and men are the top two. When I go to a restaurant I have the freedom to order onion so...

October 19, 2011

“Democracy Is Nothing Without the Voices of the 99 Percent”

By Opinion Editor

I found Steven Begakis’ letter in Monday’s issue of the Daily Nexus regarding the Occupy Wall Street protests thoroughly enjoyable and refreshing. I feel that I must commend Mr. Begakis for his eloquent letter and en...

October 14, 2011

A.S. Employee Explains Events, Expresses Frustration

By Opinion Editor

The Daily Nexus has written several defamatory articles regarding my actions with one of the student employees that I supervise. I will point out that the reporter never contacted me to ask if these were indeed actions I...

October 14, 2011

Fraternity Dog Looking to Settle Down, Try His Paw at Love

By Matt Renner, Opinion Editor

Let me start by saying that I am the house dog and a proud member of the Pi Omega Omega Pi fraternity. I love all my brothers and I know that one day those guys will be the groomsmen at my wedding. In fact, my boy Parker...

October 13, 2011

If Atheists Don’t Believe in the Soul, What Sets Humans Apart?

By Opinion Editor

Though the word “more” in this question is vague, I assume that it means, “Which existence is more valuable?” I believe that humans’ lives are much more valuable than any machine’s, even though I do not belie...

October 6, 2011

UCSB Environmentalists Expose Sustainability’s Sexier Side

By Opinion Editor

Well, I’m glad that you ignored the title of this article informing you that this is not the Wednesday Hump and that, unfortunately, you’re an entire day late for the article you were truly hoping to peruse. Perhaps ...

October 5, 2011

Go For a Stroll Down Mammary Lane: Take to the Titties

By Opinion Editor

Considering it’s my first time enlightening you with my dazzling wit in the Wednesday Hump, I decided to do some research before taking on the challenge. After about 20 suggestions of “tie your man up and blindfold h...

October 4, 2011

“No-Otter” Zone Stunts Population, Prompts Public Hearing

By Opinion Editor

Have you ever been to Monterey or Santa Cruz and seen those cute little otters hanging out near the beach? I have and, until recently, I never thought twice about why we don’t see otters like that in Santa Barbara or L...

September 30, 2011

Wise Society Seeks to Mitigate Harm, Maximize Benefits

By Opinion Editor

Dennis Wassem’s opinion piece  “Governmental Taxation Undermines Its own Aims” in the Sept. 27, 2011 edition of the Nexus attacked the “narrow worldview” of the “disposition and abilities” of government th...