Editorials

January 15, 2026

In defense of the performative male

By Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller thinks everything online is deeper than it seems when viewed with a trained, chronically-online eye. 

December 15, 2025

I have friends who voted for Trump

By Devin Greer

Devin Greer thinks American politics needs rebranding.

November 20, 2025

Why is having a boyfriend embarrassing?

By Sofia Benitez

Sofia Benitez responds to Chante Joseph's viral question: is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?

November 20, 2025

What you may not know about Prop 50

By Noah Balough

Noah Balough may have forgotten to register to vote in time.

November 20, 2025

No Kings isn’t enough

By Reemo Hooper

Reemo Hooper believes that if Democrats want to ever win another election, they must do more than oppose Trump.

November 6, 2025

The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

By Micah Littlepage

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.

November 6, 2025

The star-spangled elephant in the room

By Emma Bogna

Emma Bogna is searching Expedia for one-way flights to anywhere.

November 6, 2025

My role model is a Trump supporter

By Isabella Leon

Isabella Leon reflects on how great a father her dad is — that is, until he opens his mouth and discusses his personal politics.

October 2, 2025

Letter from the editors: Trump’s war on speech is more than just rhetorical

By Kira Logan, Lucy Dixon

Opinion Editors Kira Logan and Lucy Dixon reaffirm the Daily Nexus Opinion Section's commitment to free speech.

August 15, 2025

Rethinking our view of “invasive” species

By Ben Wollack

Ben Wollack thinks it's time we retire the word "invasive."

August 8, 2025

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

By Shengyu Zhang

Shengyu Zhang reviews "The Wave," SBMTD's newest microtransit option serving the Goleta area.

August 5, 2025

Why worry about the world when we can just party? A reflection on UCSB’s political climate and the absence of intellectual discourse

By Nina Rossi

Nina Rossi reflects on the Isla Vista bubble, and the necessity of political discourse.

October 3, 2024

EDITOR ON EDITOR: In Conversation with Amitha Bhat and Emily Yoon

By Amitha Bhat, Emily Yoon

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

October 3, 2024

DEI within the 2023-24 Daily Nexus content

By Siddharth Chattoraj, Kaavya Saini, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Daily Nexus has made a dedicated effort to uphold the values of diversity, equity and inclusion within our publication and in our coverage.

October 3, 2024

DEI within the 2023-24 Daily Nexus staff

By Lance Sanchez, Siddharth Chattoraj, Kaavya Saini

The Nexus conducted a survey of the demographics of our editors and writers in May 2024 in order to gauge community representation within our staff.

July 12, 2023

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Daily Nexus

By Siddharth Chattoraj, Pricila Flores

Three years after the creation of the Diversity and Inclusion task force, here is how we have honored DEI.