Opinion

October 31, 2020

A Spooky Story for Halloween 2020

By Maya Salem

Maya Salem is out to spook us this Halloween all with an oddly familiar scary story.

October 31, 2020

From Cobwebs to Commentary: Horror Films Have More To Offer Than You Think

By Mikayla Buhbe

Mikayla Buhbe finally gives the horror genre the recognition it deserves as she cites its recent success in making pertinent social commentary.

October 30, 2020

Is Free Candy Worth Possibly Getting COVID-19?

By Christine Tu

Christine Tu unpacks the harsh reality of Halloween amidst a pandemic and offers some hygienic, safe alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating.

October 29, 2020

The Case Against Amy Coney Barrett

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell discusses the possible implications of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy coney Barrett.

October 27, 2020

The American People Lost in the Presidential Debates

By Marisol Cruz

Marisol Cruz talks about this year's presidential debates and explains why the American people were the biggest loser.

October 27, 2020

Ask AJ: Trader Joe’s Hauls for Trader Hoes

By AJ

AJ gives you the scoop on the best snacks, sweets and seasonings Trader Joe's has to offer along with a strong endorsement to get your ass out of bed this week.

October 24, 2020

Introducing the Diversity Task Force

By Daily Nexus Diversity Task Force

A group of 15 editorial staff members, including the editor in chief and the managing editor, formed a Diversity Task Force which began meeting weekly in June.

October 22, 2020

Argument in the Office: Traveling with Coronavirus — 2020’s Heaviest Carry-on

By Megan Ramsey, Nathaniel Ramierez

Nathaniel Ramirez and Megan Ramsey discuss whether you should go traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.

October 20, 2020

Generation Meme: How Humor Shapes Our History

By Yuriko Chavez

Yuriko Chavez discusses humor as a coping mechanism during the coronavirus pandemic.

October 15, 2020

A Closer Look at America’s Caste System

By Surya Swaroop

Surya Swaroop discusses her own experiences with caste systems and imparts that all caste systems should be dismantled.

October 13, 2020

Prop 22 and the Tech Industry’s Continued Exploitation of Gig Workers

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo implores readers to vote no on Prop 22 this November.

October 11, 2020

Why You Should Vote Yes on Prop 16

By UCSB Know Your Props

UCSB Know Your Props provides a comprehensive deep dive into Proposition 16 and explores why voting in favor of it ultimately supports racial justice.

October 6, 2020

Pointing Fingers At Faith: Being Religious In a World Run By COVID-19

By Kiana Perez-Granados

Kiana Perez-Granados reflects on the challenges of staying religiously connected while being required to stay socially-distanced.

October 2, 2020

Fear Demagoguery, Not Judges

By Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee presents warns against the dangers of demagoguery that seek to exploit the judicial branch.

September 30, 2020

Argument in the Office: Characters Are Only as Real as Their Flaws — And How They Choose To Address Them

By Emily Kocis, Atmika Iyer

Emily Kocis and Atmika Iyer discuss whether their favorite fictional characters' flaws are ultimately what make them lovably relatable or instead set a dangerous standard.

September 25, 2020

Young, Socially Hungry and Contracting COVID-19

By Carley Weiler

Carley Weiler talks with I.V. residents about their experiences with COVID-19 and encourages students to stay diligent with wearing their masks and distancing.