Opinion

November 8, 2021

Why Isn’t UCSB Verified on Instagram?

By Reese Coblentz

Reese Coblentz argues that verifying UC Santa Barbara on Instagram is more important than you might think.

November 4, 2021

#FreeIV — End the Halloween Police Occupation Now.

By Taylor Clark

Taylor Clark advocates for a reevaluation of traditional police-heavy response to Halloween in Isla Vista.

November 4, 2021

Libraries Are an Invaluable Resource, and They Should Be Protected and Prioritized

By Kareena Dhillon

Kareena Dhillon unpacks the trove of resources that libraries offer, establishing them as an invaluable public resource.

October 28, 2021

Spooky Stories from the Staff

By Opinion Editor

The Opinion Staff share their best spooky stories in honor of Halloween.

October 21, 2021

Ask AJ: Halloween Horrors

By Opinion Editor

AJ answers all your pressing questions about Halloween festivities and dealing with midterm stress.

October 21, 2021

Siri and Shopping Carts

By Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Toni Shindler-Ruberg unpacks the trend of gendered artificial intelligence and its implications of automatically conflating femininity with servitude.

October 14, 2021

The Troubling Commodification and Appropriation of Spirituality

By Maggie Modovsky

Maggie Modovsky explores the troubling commodification and appropriation of spirituality as a trend.

October 7, 2021

Argument in the Office: Booster or Bust

By Emily Kocis, Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Emily Kocis and Toni Shindler-Ruberg debate the nuances and priorities surrounding vaccine booster shots.

October 7, 2021

Ask AJ: Barely Functional Fall

By Opinion Editor

AJ breaks down some fall fallacies.

October 7, 2021

Killing the “Final Girl”

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.

October 4, 2021

Editorial: Why Was UCSB Severely Ill-Equipped for its Return to In-Person Instruction?

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. 

September 30, 2021

The Deep Invasive Roots of Christian Nationalism

By Megan Ramsey

Megan Ramsey explores the current and historical roots of Christian extremism.

September 30, 2021

The Death of Physical Media

By Min Seo Riu

Min Seo Riu unpacks the rise of streaming services and resulting decline of physical media.

September 23, 2021

The World Is Literally on Fire and Here’s Why

By Athina Mihalopoulos

Athina Mihalopoulos reflects on the fires that ravaged Greece this summer, highlighting the dangers of both climate change and arson.

September 23, 2021

The Fight for Legal Weed Isn’t Over

By Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee breaks down the continuous challenges to the legalization of marijuana and why it's an important step forward.

September 21, 2021

Should Classes Be In-Person This Fall?

By Nathaniel Ramierez

Nathanial Ramierez grapples with feelings of unease and excitement pending the upcoming school year and return to campus.