Opinion

December 28, 2017

Sensationalism in Social Media

By Brian Do

Brian Do cautions against the perception that social media posts are an accurate reflection of everyday life.

December 18, 2017

Letter from the Editor: Let’s Chat

By Maura Fox

I want to be the editor in chief of a newspaper that can serve as a complete emblem of our current community for years to come, in all our voices and in all our stories.

December 14, 2017

The Economics of Net Neutrality

By Jay Freeman

An in-depth look at the sometimes confusing economics behind Net Neutrality, and how it affects our ISPs.

December 9, 2017

Should I Stay or Should I Evacuate?: Students’ Focus Disrupted by Thomas Fire

By Naima Sudjian-Carlisle

Naima Sudjian-Carlisle urges UCSB's administration to take the Thomas fire seriously for the sake of students' health and safety.

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Pulling Back the Red Curtain: Why Hollywood is Currently Outdated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.