Opinion

December 8, 2017

Pulling Back the Red Curtain: Why Hollywood is Currently Outdated

By Laurel Rinehart, Ali Abouesh

Ali Abouesh and Laurel Rinehart take a look at the current state of the movement for diversity in film.

November 30, 2017

Argument in the Office: Should Gauchos be Smoking Big Doinks?

By Laurel Rinehart, Ali Abouesh

Opinion editors Laurel Rinehart and Ali Abouesh debate the merits of marijuana usage in Isla Vista in light of its imminent legalization.

November 15, 2017

Biking On Campus Sucks So Bad

By Ali Abouesh

Ali Abouesh is over how some people at this school bike, and wants it to be safer for everyone.

November 9, 2017

An In-Depth Look Into Reasons for Veganism

By Yi Xiao Yue

Yi Xiao Yue believes veganism is a moral and healthy lifestyle choice based on scientific evidence.

November 9, 2017

Editorial: News in a Year After the 45th President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Journalists have a responsibility to hold an open dialogue with readers about the process by which they construct and deliver “the truth” to their audience. It’s time to get meta.

November 8, 2017

Social Media Is Dumbing Down Political Discourse

By Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat critiques the polarization of opinions and discourse in the modern political landscape.

November 2, 2017

Hands Off Our Birth Control

By Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson stresses the importance of women having fair access to contraceptives.

November 1, 2017

Me Too

By Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson confronts the sobering truth about the prevalence of sexual assault in America.

October 31, 2017

Equality and Wealth for All: the Future of Capitalism

By Nathan Prisco

Nathan Prisco is discussing the numerous issues that currently plague a majority of people in our current economic system.

October 29, 2017

America’s Need to Reevaluate Free Speech

By Emma Xing

Emma Xing questions the meaning of free speech and whether it applies if the safety and well-being of groups of people are at stake.

October 24, 2017

UCSB’s Disinterest for Memes Nauseates Me to My Core

By Katherine Chen

Katherine Chen exposes UCSB's lack of meme culture in comparison to other universities.

October 18, 2017

Fight for Your Right to Party Politik

By Shyam Sriram, Adam Wolfe

Shyam Sriram and Adam Wolfe showcase the unique political culture of UCSB and the Isla Vista Community.

October 13, 2017

Americans Need to Start Thinking Critically About the Second Amendment

By Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart is opening the dialogue on the problem of having almost any weapon available to almost any individual.

October 11, 2017

We Can No Longer Ignore the Fraternity Problem

By Ali Abouesh

Ali Abouesh criticizes pervasive issues of power and exploitation within the institution of Greek life.

October 4, 2017

Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Cutting It

By Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson confronts the reality of gun violence in America and advocates for stricter gun control policies.

October 3, 2017

How SZA Captured the Secret Anxieties of Modern Women

By Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart discusses SZA's latest album and the unique emotional qualities that set it apart from other musical works.