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The Troubling Commodification and Appropriation of Spirituality

October 14, 2021 by Maggie Modovsky

Maggie Modovsky explores the troubling commodification and appropriation of spirituality as a trend.
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Argument in the Office: Booster or Bust

October 7, 2021 by Emily Kocis and Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Emily Kocis and Toni Shindler-Ruberg debate the nuances and priorities surrounding vaccine booster shots.
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Ask AJ: Barely Functional Fall

October 7, 2021 by Opinion Editor

AJ breaks down some fall fallacies.
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Killing the “Final Girl”

October 7, 2021 by Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo explores the "Final Girl" trope in horror movies, delving into the past and recent representation of women in the genre.
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Editorial: Why Was UCSB Severely Ill-Equipped for its Return to In-Person Instruction?

October 4, 2021 by Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Issues from the housing shortage to the current lack of courses show that UCSB is not meeting the basic needs of its students.
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The Deep Invasive Roots of Christian Nationalism

September 30, 2021 by Megan Ramsey

Megan Ramsey explores the current and historical roots of Christian extremism.
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The Death of Physical Media

September 30, 2021 by Min Seo Riu

Min Seo Riu unpacks the rise of streaming services and resulting decline of physical media.
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The World Is Literally on Fire and Here’s Why

September 23, 2021 by Athina Mihalopoulos

Athina Mihalopoulos reflects on the fires that ravaged Greece this summer, highlighting the dangers of both climate change and arson.
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The Fight for Legal Weed Isn’t Over

September 23, 2021 by Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee breaks down the continuous challenges to the legalization of marijuana and why it's an important step forward.
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Should Classes Be In-Person This Fall?

September 21, 2021 by Nathaniel Ramierez

Nathanial Ramierez grapples with feelings of unease and excitement pending the upcoming school year and return to campus.
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Professors: Just a Teacher or Potential Bestie?

September 1, 2021 by Christine Tu and Min Seo Riu

Christine Tu and Min Seo Riu debate if relatability or reliability is more important when it comes to your professors.
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Letter From the Editor: Finally Back

August 26, 2021 by Katherine Swartz

To the class of 2025: I’ve never written a piece for the Nexus purely from my own perspective before. As a news reporter and editor, my voice is only behind the scenes. I take the stories and insi...
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Does Critical Race Theory Belong in the Classroom?

August 21, 2021 by Tiana Molony

Tiana Molony argues for the inclusion of Critical Race Theory in classrooms as the bare minimum in the first step towards social change and righting historic inequalities.
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Art Smarts: An Ode to the Importance of K-12 Arts Education

August 19, 2021 by Emily Kocis

Emily Kocis unpacks the disparity and overall decrease in arts instruction in K-12 education and argues for the inclusion of the arts as a vital aspect of the student experience.
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Board of Regents Approves The “Forever Hike,” and It Shows Everything Wrong With Higher Education.

August 6, 2021 by Taylor Clark

Taylor Clark argues against the recent vote by the University of California Board of Regents to approve ongoing hikes in tuition and unpacks what that means for current and future generations of UC st...
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