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AITO: The Quarter System

October 5, 2023 by and

The age-old question.
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U-Mail: Good Bones

October 5, 2023 by

Kayura Narayanan looks fondly back on (and forward to) their close relationships.
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Powerhouses versus props: the “it” factor in female representation

August 29, 2023 by

Haley Joseph critiques common caricatures of women in the media, and wonders what makes a character, as the kids say, an "It Girl".
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Stories from Storke: What I wish I knew my freshman year

August 29, 2023 by , and

Haley Joseph, Alice Zhang and Bhavya Uniyal reflect on what they learned during their first year at UCSB.
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The restoration of history: how art transforms the narrative

July 21, 2023 by

Haley Joseph takes inspiration from curator Diana Nawi’s guest lecture and reflects on how art informs the present.
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An ode to my freshman year dorm

July 13, 2023 by

Kira Logan reminisces on her freshman year dorm experience.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Daily Nexus

July 12, 2023 by and

Three years after the creation of the Diversity and Inclusion task force, here is how we have honored DEI.
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June 7, 2023 by

Every year the Daily Nexus compiles a list of categories that make Isla Vista, Isla Vista. We then share those places and things with the UC Santa Barbara community so we can elect a winner for each c...
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Letter from the editor: Journalism? It comes down to community

June 2, 2023 by

Serving as the 2022-23 editor-in-chief of the Daily Nexus has been the greatest honor of my 21 years of life.
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Stories from Storke: 2022-23 Senior Reflections

June 1, 2023 by , and

Graduating Nexus seniors reflect on their time under Storke Tower.
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Authentic cuisine is overrated: a brief history of Chinese American food (and why there’s no shame in loving it)

May 25, 2023 by

Elizabeth Lee dishes on how authentic food is a misnomer and embracing the immigrant experience.
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U-Mail: Lululemon lied. Yoga sucks.

May 25, 2023 by

Suryaansh Dongre reflects on his experiences taking a yoga class.
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U-Mail: New beginnings, old sonnets, same college town

May 18, 2023 by

Min Seo Riu reflects on the rain, sonnets, and starting again.
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Meaning in meter: the importance of poetry and why it’s here to stay

May 18, 2023 by

Haley Joseph reflects on the importance of poetry and how it connects us.
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Love and attention: on my unremarkable hometown and remarkable mom

May 11, 2023 by

Emily Yoon reflects on her hometown and the intricacies of mother-daughter relationships.
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