Outside Opinions

May 29, 2014

Giving Back and Coming Together

By Daniel Passov

Daniel Passov explains his eternal connection to Isla Vista and his hope that everyone will give back whatever they can after the tragedy of May 23.

May 29, 2014

Time For a Change

By Margaux Gundzik

Margaux Gundzik explains why we need to find a solution to our violent culture.

May 28, 2014

Gaucho Pride: Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity

By Ali Gerrard

Ali Gerrard explains why Isla Vista is still our beautiful home.

May 27, 2014

For Us All: A Love Letter to Our Students

By Aranye Fradenburg

Professor Fradenburg speaks on behalf of the entire faculty to reiterate that the UCSB staff stands in support of its students and community.

May 22, 2014

Breaking Down the EVPLA Recall Petition

By Monte-Angel Richardson

Monte-Angel Richardson clears up some of the misconceptions about the circulating petition to remove EVPLA Beatrice Contreras from office.

May 18, 2014

Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant and How it Might be Killing You

By Maile Ellington

Maile Ellington explains why you should be worried about what's happening in Diablo Canyon.

May 13, 2014

Eradicating Global Poverty, From an Asian Perspective

By Arjun Atree

Arjun Atree, a student from Bangalore, India, examines the impact that international groups actually have on combating world poverty.

May 9, 2014

Why I Check My Privilege, and Why You Need to Check Yours: A Response to Tal Fortgang

By Tiana Miller-Leonard

Tiana Miller-Leonard voices her opinion regarding Tal Fortgang and the concept of White Privilege.

May 2, 2014

“Stop Silencing Me”

By Guy Singer

How a movement learned to reject dialogue, and missed out on the bigger picture : a response to "What Side of History Will You Be On?"

May 1, 2014

Isla Vista: Born From Fire

By Adrian Gronseth, Sean Nolan

In this Letter to the Editor, Adrian Gronseth and Sean Nolan explore what makes Isla Vista the unique and beautiful place that it is.

April 30, 2014

Couch Burning in Isla Vista: From Someone Who’s Been There

By Noah Nevins

Noah Nevins writes to the Daily Nexus about what he learned from being involved in a couch burning.

April 28, 2014

‘What Side Of History Will You Be On?’: A Closer Look at the Dialogue Surrounding Divestment

By Kat A.

Katlen Abu Ata explains why she believes that we must exercise our right to open dialogue in order to best protect those who are not afforded the same privileges.

April 25, 2014

Rethinking Sexual Violence

By Emily Potter

Emily Potter explains why we need to address sexual assault in a new way.

April 24, 2014

Defining ‘Me’

By Skye Hart

Skye Hart explores what it means to be a stand-out individual at UCSB.

April 21, 2014

Catch the Wave: Voting Yes on SURF

By Jonathan Abboud

A.S. President Jonathan Abboud defends the SURF fee.

April 21, 2014

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Isla Vista?

By Josh Plotke

UCSB student Josh Plotke explains the most logical long-term solution to I.V.'s problems.