Opinion

November 27, 2018

The Troubles of Being a Transfer Student

By Autumn Murphy

Autumn Murphy addresses the roadblocks that transfer students face when trying to enroll in classes.

November 25, 2018

Dealing with Dysfunction: How to Beat the Holiday Blues

By Hannah Jackson

Assistant Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson shares her advice on making the most of the holidays outside of the traditional family dynamic.

November 19, 2018

Letter to the Editor | To the Daily Nexus Editorial: “A Demand for Standards Re: A.S. Senate”

By Steven Ho

A letter to the editor from IVP Steven Ho in response to the Nexus' "A Demand for Standards Re: A.S. Senate."

November 19, 2018

Turtles and Travels: Researching Abroad in Costa Rica

By Kaelen McCracken

Kaelen McCracken reviews the summer she spent researching sea turtles in Costa Rica with the Bren School of Environmental Science.

November 16, 2018

Editorial | A Demand for Standards Re: A.S. Senate

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The decision to publish an editorial is not one the Daily Nexus editorial board takes lightly.

November 15, 2018

Microaggressions Are a Macro Problem

By Ally McCulloch

Ally McCulloch calls attention to the microaggressions that women experience on a daily basis.

November 15, 2018

I Am Not America’s Spokesperson

By Hannah Jackson

While studying abroad in London, Hannah Jackson explores the difficulties of being asked to speak for her entire country.

November 12, 2018

A Call to Action: Free Saudi Feminists

By Kirsten Annell, Alysha Agarwal, Harper Lambert

The students of Advocating for Scholars at Risk call upon their fellow students to stand with Saudi Arabian feminists.

November 8, 2018

Let’s Raise a Glass to Lowering the Drinking Age

By Carla Wenzel

Carla Wenzel questions the efficacy of American drinking laws.

November 8, 2018

Why the Plastic Straw Ban Kind of Sucks

By Alysha Agarwal

Alysha Agarwal argues that saving the planet is going to take a lot more than switching to reusable straws.

November 8, 2018

Overworking Yourself is Overrated

By Anabel Costa

With pass times upon us, Anabel Costa defends the decision to take 12 units per quarter.

November 5, 2018

Letter to the Editor: Salud Carbajal for Congress

By Aisha Khan

UCSB Campus Democrats President Aisha Khan endorses Salud Carbajal for Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.

November 3, 2018

In Search of Empathy

By Tom Steel

Tom Steel critically examines the discourse surrounding the AFSCME strikes at UCSB.

November 1, 2018

Regarding Sexual Assault, UCSB’s Inaction Speaks Louder Than Words

By Ariana Marmolejo

Ariana Marmolejo examines UCSB's sexual misconduct policies and urges the university to take the matter more seriously.

October 31, 2018

A Plea for Constructive Dialogue

By Vince Feliciano

Vince Feliciano sheds light on the necessity for respectful discussion in university settings.

October 25, 2018

The Definition of Virginity is Unqueer

By Anabel Costa

Anabel Costa challenges the heteronormative cultural parameters for intimacy.