Editorials

The witch hunt for authenticity in modern media

January 22, 2026 by

Ethan Griffin believes audiences are hot and bothered about all the wrong things when it comes to the fiery romance of HBO Max’s new hit series “Heated Rivalry.”
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Sleep or study, and the big “If?”

January 15, 2026 by

Vida Wisham loves a nice long snooze the night before an exam and will not be caught in the library past 1 a.m.
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The performative male's ultimate accessories, spilling out of a Trader Joe's tote bag.
The performative male's ultimate accessories, spilling out of a Trader Joe's tote bag.

In defense of the performative male

January 15, 2026 by

Lucy Miller thinks everything online is deeper than it seems when viewed with a trained, chronically-online eye. 
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I have friends who voted for Trump

December 15, 2025 by

Devin Greer thinks American politics needs rebranding.
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Why is having a boyfriend embarrassing?

November 20, 2025 by

Sofia Benitez responds to Chante Joseph's viral question: is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?
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What you may not know about Prop 50

November 20, 2025 by

Noah Balough may have forgotten to register to vote in time.
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No Kings isn’t enough

November 20, 2025 by

Reemo Hooper believes that if Democrats want to ever win another election, they must do more than oppose Trump.
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The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

November 6, 2025 by

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.
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The star-spangled elephant in the room

November 6, 2025 by

Emma Bogna is searching Expedia for one-way flights to anywhere.
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My role model is a Trump supporter

November 6, 2025 by

Isabella Leon reflects on how great a father her dad is — that is, until he opens his mouth and discusses his personal politics.
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Letter from the editors: Trump’s war on speech is more than just rhetorical

October 2, 2025 by and

Opinion Editors Kira Logan and Lucy Dixon reaffirm the Daily Nexus Opinion Section's commitment to free speech.
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Rethinking our view of “invasive” species

August 15, 2025 by

Ben Wollack thinks it's time we retire the word "invasive."
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A “The Wave” van parking at the bus stop on El Colegio Road and Embarcadero del Mar, one of the pickup points for this microtransit service. Shengyu Zhang / Daily Nexus
A “The Wave” van parking at the bus stop on El Colegio Road and Embarcadero del Mar, one of the pickup points for this microtransit service. Shengyu Zhang / Daily Nexus

“Catching” The Wave: A review of SBMTD’s cheaper alternative transportation in and around Goleta

August 8, 2025 by

Shengyu Zhang reviews "The Wave," SBMTD's newest microtransit option serving the Goleta area.
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Why worry about the world when we can just party? A reflection on UCSB’s political climate and the absence of intellectual discourse

August 5, 2025 by

Nina Rossi reflects on the Isla Vista bubble, and the necessity of political discourse.
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EDITOR ON EDITOR: In Conversation with Amitha Bhat and Emily Yoon

October 3, 2024 by and

Amitha Bhat and Emily Yoon chat about their future as EICs.
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