Opinion

January 22, 2026

The witch hunt for authenticity in modern media

By Ethan Griffin

Ethan Griffin believes audiences are hot and bothered about all the wrong things when it comes to the fiery romance of HBO Max’s new hit series “Heated Rivalry.”

January 15, 2026

Sleep or study, and the big “If?”

By Vida Wisham

Vida Wisham loves a nice long snooze the night before an exam and will not be caught in the library past 1 a.m.

The performative male's ultimate accessories, spilling out of a Trader Joe's tote bag.

January 15, 2026

In defense of the performative male

By Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller thinks everything online is deeper than it seems when viewed with a trained, chronically-online eye.

December 15, 2025

I have friends who voted for Trump

By Devin Greer

Devin Greer thinks American politics needs rebranding.

November 20, 2025

Why is having a boyfriend embarrassing?

By Sofia Benitez

Sofia Benitez responds to Chante Joseph's viral question: is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?

November 20, 2025

What you may not know about Prop 50

By Noah Balough

Noah Balough may have forgotten to register to vote in time.

November 20, 2025

No Kings isn’t enough

By Reemo Hooper

Reemo Hooper believes that if Democrats want to ever win another election, they must do more than oppose Trump.

November 13, 2025

Inside the pipeline: How the “Whatever” podcast shapes today’s generation

By Claire Kim

Claire Kim went on the "Whatever" podcast so we didn't have to. Here's what she found out.

November 6, 2025

The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

By Micah Littlepage

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.

November 6, 2025

The star-spangled elephant in the room

By Emma Bogna

Emma Bogna is searching Expedia for one-way flights to anywhere.

November 6, 2025

My role model is a Trump supporter

By Isabella Leon

Isabella Leon reflects on how great a father her dad is — that is, until he opens his mouth and discusses his personal politics.

October 30, 2025

Letter from the Editors: Dialogue in a time of Division

By Anusha Singh, Shayla Prasad

Dear Daily Nexus reader, Welcome to the 2025–26 school year — a year already marked by transformation, both on our campus and across the nation. UC Santa Barbara has welcomed a new chancellor and a record-breaking cl...

October 30, 2025