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Daily Nexus “Best Of” Voting 2019

May 16, 2019 by

The Nexus presents its annual "Best Of" voting for 2019. Choose your favorites such as food, music, and places that light up Isla Vista.
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Stop Romanticizing Serial Killers

May 15, 2019 by

Jordan Curiel on the dangers of glorifying serial killers in film and television.
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In 2020, ‘Nice Guys’ Finish First

May 13, 2019 by

In response to Joe Biden's presidential candidacy, Grace Wiley argues that political figures must be held accountable for sexual misconduct.
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The Consequences of the UCPD Allegations

May 9, 2019 by

Anonymous examines the implications of the allegations against the UCSB UCPD.
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Life and Death in a Nutshell

May 9, 2019 by

Harper Lambert writes about living with a fatal food allergy and the surprising lessons she learned along the way.
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Unpeeling the Layers of Identity: What “Asian-American” Means To Me

May 7, 2019 by

Refuting racial dichotomies, Pei Ja Anderson sets out to define "Asian-American" for herself.
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Liberalism vs. Open-Mindedness: No, They’re Not the Same

May 6, 2019 by

Jordan Curiel points out the differences between left-leaning politics and true liberalism.
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My Struggle to Master My Mindset

May 5, 2019 by

Anabel Costa probes the benefits of embracing a growth mindset.
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Coping with Divorce in College

May 3, 2019 by

Paige Holloway explores the lasting effects of divorce on college-aged children.
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The Border Wall Argument Stands on a Shaky Foundation

May 2, 2019 by

Kian Karamdashti pokes holes in national immigration policy and the argument for a wall at the U.S.-Mexican border.
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Case Cracked: Casual Coitus on College Campuses

May 2, 2019 by

Marie Stevenson examines college student's views on casual sex.
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A Camp To Change A Life

April 27, 2019 by

Calista Liu discusses how working at a camp for underprivileged youths has opened her eyes to systemic inequalities.
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Toxic Friends No More!

April 25, 2019 by

Grace Wiley calls upon college students to cleanse their social lives of toxicity.
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The “Can Fairies” of Isla Vista

April 25, 2019 by

Thomas Lenihan implores his fellow I.V. residents to face uncomfortable facts.
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Getting A’s and Taking L’s

April 24, 2019 by

Joshen Mantai examines how academic pressure has negatively impacted her mental health in college.
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