Editorials

April 11, 2014

Dear Isla Vista

By Lillian Kingsbury

In this letter to the editor Lillian Kingsbury pleads with Isla Vista to take this Deltopia as a learning experience.

April 7, 2014

Civil Unrest in Isla Vista

By Opinion Editor

The Daily Nexus staff responds to Deltopia, 2014.

April 3, 2014

A Response to Trigger Warnings at UCSB

By Marissa Wenzke

Is academic freedom being hurt by a recent A.S. resolution calling for "trigger warnings" on course materials?

March 31, 2014

Goodbye Winter, and Good Riddance

By Opinion Editor

Winter Quarter was harsh, but with Deltopia on the horizon, Isla Vista needs to see this spring as its opportunity to blossom.

February 26, 2014

Taking Back Isla Vista

By Opinion Editor

The Opinion Editors weigh in on the events of the past weekend.

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.

October 31, 2013

An Out-Of-Towner’s Guide to I.V. Halloween

By Opinion Editor

To out-of-towners: If you're gonna party here, do it right.

October 31, 2013

I SPY: ISLA VISTA EDITION

By Allyson Campion

Allyson C. gives you an alternative way to live it up this Halloween.

October 24, 2013

My Lunch With a War Criminal

By Carissa Quiambao

A bougie luncheon leaves one editor feeling ripped off.

September 30, 2013

Working Beneath Storke Tower: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at our Editorial Process

By Opinion Editor

Ever wondered what happens to the op-eds that you guys write in? Here's a sneak peek at what we do here at the Nexus Opinion desk.

August 30, 2013

Letter From the Editor: Welcome to Paradise

By Marissa Wenzke

A message to incoming students from Nexus Editor in Chief Marissa Wenzke.

August 26, 2013

The Freshman Fifteen(s): How to Conquer UCSB, from Classroom to Keg Stand

By Opinion Editor

The Daily Nexus staff rounded up some essential tips for surviving your freshman year from academics to partying.

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...

June 6, 2013

Farewell from Opinion: L & T Sign Off

By Tiare Hoegerman, Liv Cvitanic

  When I first took my graduation gown out of its packaging, I nearly cried. I am not wearing that. No way. No. Never. ‘If you put that thing on,’ my inner voice-over warned, ‘the bubble will finally burst. Co...

April 25, 2013

The Nexus Responds: We Appreciate You, But Times Are Tough

By Opinion Editor

We at the Nexus would first and foremost like to reiterate our support of the Women, Gender, and Sexual Equity Department, including all of the associated groups mentioned in the above letter. To the passionate and inspi...

April 23, 2013

With the Nexus’ Lock-In Fee Renewal Coming Up, We Just Have To Say…

By Staff Report

Among the various candidates and measures on this year’s Associated Students ballot, you will notice that the Daily Nexus is up for a biennial reaffirmation of its quarterly student lock-in fee. With the exorbitant cos...