Outside Opinions

January 30, 2021

Ditch Netflix and TikTok: An Argument in Favor of Reading

By Julia Pekala

Julia Pekala offers some stimulating alternatives to spending hours glued to your screen during quarantine.

January 26, 2021

Palestinian Rights and the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

By Harrison Kerdman

Harrison Kerdman discusses the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

December 8, 2020

Why American Public Universities Should Hesitate To Give Terror a Platform

By Harrison Kerdman

Harrison Kerdman discusses the potential pitfalls of allowing controversial speakers a place to speak during university programs.

November 2, 2020

Joe Biden Will Not Defeat Fascism, Class Warfare Will

By Taylor Clark

Taylor Clark advocates for doing more beyond just voting for Biden in the 2020 election.

October 11, 2020

Why You Should Vote Yes on Prop 16

By UCSB Know Your Props

UCSB Know Your Props provides a comprehensive deep dive into Proposition 16 and explores why voting in favor of it ultimately supports racial justice.

August 24, 2020

Repeating Mistakes: Exxon’s Oil Rigs

By Kaelen Perrochet

Kaelen Perrochet discusses the dangers of Exxon Mobil's decision to reopen the oil rigs off the coast of Santa Barbara

August 12, 2020

Response to “An Open Letter to the UCSB Department of Geography”

By Current and Former Graduate Students of the UCSB Department of Geography

Current and former graduate students of the UCSB Department of Geography respond to an open letter published previously in the Daily Nexus.

July 9, 2020

An Open Letter to the UCSB Department of Geography

By Graduates of the UCSB geography community

Graduates of the UCSB geography community respond to a recent tweet put out by the geography department.

June 30, 2020

International Students on the Transition to Remote Learning

By Opinion Editor

International students share their experiences with remote learning during spring quarter 2020.

June 7, 2020

Letter to the Editor: The Nexus Needs to Commit to Formal Diversity Initiatives

By Sanya Kamidi

Outgoing editor Sanya Kamidi outlines formal diversity initiatives that the Nexus must put in place.

May 27, 2020

Letter to the Editor: UC Labor Unions Are Fighting for Housing Rights During Global Pandemic

By Letter to the Editor

Unions representing UC workers speak out about their fight for housing rights for their workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 18, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Divisiveness Will Not Elect a Stronger A.S.

By Lea Toubian

Editor’s Note: Lea Toubian is a candidate for External Vice President for Local Affairs in this spring’s Associated Students election.

April 4, 2020

Major Flaws in UCSB’s Transition to Online Classes

By Terra Paige

How do you — UC Santa Barbara — rise to the occasion and provide us with the educational experience we have earned? 

March 19, 2020

To the Class of 2020

By Christine Fukui

Three years and seven months ago, no one could have imagined that this would be the end to our undergraduate careers.

March 11, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Remembering JJ Sanani

By The Opinions Staff

Friends of Intare "JJ" Sanani remember the late fourth-year and recall many pieces of wisdom he passed along during his life.

February 29, 2020

A Public Thank-You Note to Bruce Porter

By Josh Kenchel

Josh Kenchel pens an open letter to County Supervisor candidate Bruce Porter.