Opinion

May 16, 2019

Argument in the Office: Is Barefooting Acceptable?

By Simon Ahrens, Katherine Chen

Simon Ahrens and Katherine Chen confront the greatest controversy of our time: the practice of public barefootery.

May 16, 2019

Daily Nexus “Best Of” Voting 2019

By Daily Nexus Staff

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

May 15, 2019

Stop Romanticizing Serial Killers

By Jordan Curiel

Jordan Curiel on the dangers of glorifying serial killers in film and television.

May 13, 2019

In 2020, ‘Nice Guys’ Finish First

By Grace Wiley

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

May 9, 2019

The Consequences of the UCPD Allegations

By Anonymous

Anonymous examines the implications of the allegations against the UCSB UCPD.

May 9, 2019

Life and Death in a Nutshell

By Harper Lambert

Harper Lambert writes about living with a fatal food allergy and the surprising lessons she learned along the way.

May 7, 2019

Unpeeling the Layers of Identity: What “Asian-American” Means To Me

By Pei Ja Anderson

Refuting racial dichotomies, Pei Ja Anderson sets out to define "Asian-American" for herself.

May 6, 2019

Liberalism vs. Open-Mindedness: No, They’re Not the Same

By Jordan Curiel

Jordan Curiel points out the differences between left-leaning politics and true liberalism.

May 5, 2019

My Struggle to Master My Mindset

By Anabel Costa

Anabel Costa probes the benefits of embracing a growth mindset.

May 3, 2019

Coping with Divorce in College

By Paige Holloway

Paige Holloway explores the lasting effects of divorce on college-aged children.

May 2, 2019

The Border Wall Argument Stands on a Shaky Foundation

By Kian Karamdashti

Kian Karamdashti pokes holes in national immigration policy and the argument for a wall at the U.S.-Mexican border.

May 2, 2019

Case Cracked: Casual Coitus on College Campuses

By Marie Stevenson

Marie Stevenson examines college student's views on casual sex.

April 27, 2019

A Camp To Change A Life

By Calista Liu

Calista Liu discusses how working at a camp for underprivileged youths has opened her eyes to systemic inequalities.

April 25, 2019

Toxic Friends No More!

By Grace Wiley

Grace Wiley calls upon college students to cleanse their social lives of toxicity.

April 25, 2019

The “Can Fairies” of Isla Vista

By Thomas Lenihan

Thomas Lenihan implores his fellow I.V. residents to face uncomfortable facts.

April 24, 2019

Getting A’s and Taking L’s

By Joshen Mantai

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