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The Death of Physical Media

September 30, 2021 by

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 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 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

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 and

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

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 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 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 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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Artificial Intelligence: The Terminator of Truth

August 1, 2021 by

Brian Byrne explores some of the misconceptions about and true dangers of artificial intelligence.
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Thriving Not Surviving; The Thriving Initiative Shows Us What Healing Could Look Like

July 28, 2021 by

Taylor Clark explores the Thriving Initiative's inclusive community-centered approach to mental health at UCSB.
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Stop Calling Women “Females”

July 24, 2021 by

Kenneth Moody discusses the outdated and sexist origins of the term “female.”
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Pride for Profit

July 15, 2021 by

Sophia Lovell reflects on the inauthenticity of corporate Pride Month.
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Remember Quarantine? Maybe You Should.

July 13, 2021 by

Emilie Risha explores the effects of the pandemic on the perception of normalcy and privilege.
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“Cruella” Offers Another Iconic Example of Disney’s Failed LGBTQ Representation

July 8, 2021 by

Katie Caracciolo examines the performative LGBTQ representation in Disney media.
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