Opinion

September 1, 2021

Professors: Just a Teacher or Potential Bestie?

By Christine Tu, Min Seo Riu

Christine Tu and Min Seo Riu debate if relatability or reliability is more important when it comes to your professors.

August 26, 2021

Letter From the Editor: Finally Back

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 insights of others and s...

August 21, 2021

Does Critical Race Theory Belong in the Classroom?

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.

August 19, 2021

Art Smarts: An Ode to the Importance of K-12 Arts Education

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.

August 6, 2021

Board of Regents Approves The “Forever Hike,” and It Shows Everything Wrong With Higher Education.

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 students.

August 1, 2021

Artificial Intelligence: The Terminator of Truth

By Brian Byrne

Brian Byrne explores some of the misconceptions about and true dangers of artificial intelligence.

July 28, 2021

Thriving Not Surviving; The Thriving Initiative Shows Us What Healing Could Look Like

By Taylor Clark

Taylor Clark explores the Thriving Initiative's inclusive community-centered approach to mental health at UCSB.

July 24, 2021

Stop Calling Women “Females”

By Kenneth Moody

Kenneth Moody discusses the outdated and sexist origins of the term “female.”

July 15, 2021

Pride for Profit

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell reflects on the inauthenticity of corporate Pride Month.

July 13, 2021

Remember Quarantine? Maybe You Should.

By Emilie Risha

Emilie Risha explores the effects of the pandemic on the perception of normalcy and privilege.

July 8, 2021

“Cruella” Offers Another Iconic Example of Disney’s Failed LGBTQ Representation

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo examines the performative LGBTQ representation in Disney media.

July 6, 2021

Beach Bummin’ With Ask AJ

By AJ

AJ is back and better than ever with some stellar summer advice.

July 1, 2021

The Transformation of Men Through Glam

By Megan Ramsey

Megan Ramsey discusses the transformation of gender roles and masculinity through the glitter and guitar riffs of glam rock.

June 29, 2021

International Students Reflect on a Year of Online Education

By Multiple Authors

International students at UCSB reflect on this year's transition to online learning, highlighting its various benefits and consequences.

June 25, 2021

Why Stream When You Can Use 123Movies?

By Christine Tu

Christine Tu expresses her frustration with the overabundance of less-than-ideal streaming services.

June 22, 2021

Men, I Strongly Urge You To Get a Bowl Cut for Your Hot Girl Summer

By Min Seo Riu

Mindy Riu breaks down the secret sexiness of Spock's bowl cut.