Opinion
Back in first grade or maybe even kindergarten, I learned the mathematical significance of the plus sign. That little cross somehow meant more, like when 1 + 1 meant a little more than one, or when 1 ...
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Back in the good old days, when America was fearlessly battling godless Soviets in the Cold War, it was understood that anybody who disagreed with your politics had to be a communist.
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In response to Ruben Brosbe's column "An Informed Debate" (May 7, Daily Nexus), I must concur with Brosbe's argument that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has tragically been oversimplified by both si...
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While IVRPD board members have stated that the permit program will eliminate alcohol-spawned problems associated with homeless I.V. residents, the program instead has quashed the joy of spending a spo...
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Whether because of a "jobless recovery" or election-year politicking, the movement of American jobs overseas has become a hot-button issue. Whether because of a "jobless recovery" or election-year pol...
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All it takes is a few bad apples to ruin the bushel. It's an old country saying, but very true and applicable to many modern-day situations. Take the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Baghdad's infamous Abu...
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Last week, I'm lying on my back thinking, "I can't believe I have Astronomy 1 at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning," when I feel another one coming. Holy shit, not again! I've been in the toilet all night, and ...
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Let's wake up people and smell the... green? Going green is becoming increasingly popular due to social, environmental and surprisingly enough, economic reasons. It includes buying sustainable product...
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Did you see the story on the front page about the Nexus naming a new editor-in-chief? I've always thought it was weird when newspapers write stories about themselves.
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Today, the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) Board of Directors will consider banning the consumption of alcohol in all I.V. parks unless park-goers have a permit. Currently alcohol is b...
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My housemate Donkey is like an old woman sometimes, especially around the end of each quarter. This is when he really starts nagging me. Where are you going to live next year, Drew?
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Last Friday as I was passing by Storke Plaza I took a moment to see what was going on. The first words I heard were, "We have gotten nothing but support from everyone - that is until a few days ago. I...
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This is in response to Amanda Maffett's letter regarding Drew Mackie's column in last Thursday's paper ("Drew Says: Cloning Opens Up a New World of Possibilities - in Bed," April 29, Daily Nexus).
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Crowds cheering, fists flying and hot girls dancing away. Sounds more like something on Spike TV, but nope, it was all done in the name of charity. I just find it ironic that violence and sex can be m...
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“Greased Lightnin’” from “Grease”
Sunset waltz from “La La Land”
“Thriller” by Michael Jackson
Frat flick
“Macarena” by Los Del Río
“Gangnam Style” by PSY
“Swan Lake” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Renegade
“Cell Block Tango” from “Chicago”
“The Last Text” from “Dance Moms”
Flossing
All of “Hamilton”
