Editorials

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.

April 23, 2014

The Daily Nexus and Journalistic Ethics

By Marissa Wenzke, Allyson Campion

In this op-ed, we clarify why we did not publish a student's editorial regarding allegations of sexual assault.

April 21, 2014

2014 Daily Nexus Candidate and Fee Endorsements

By Staff Report

The Daily Nexus editorial staff reveals its candidate and fee endorsements for A.S. Elections.

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...