Opinion

November 10, 2016

U.S. Steps Back, I.V. (Almost) Steps Forward

By Jackson Kerr

“Look around you. We’re the future of America. We’re the millennials, baby.”

November 9, 2016

Why Liberals Should Support the Decision to Let Shapiro Speak

By Dylan Parisi

Dylan Parisi explains why liberals shouldn't seek to ban conservative pundit Ben Shapiro from speaking.

November 8, 2016

Why You Should Vote if You’re Disenchanted with the Election

By Kimia Hadidi

Now that it's election day, Kimia Hadidi urges you to cast your vote no matter how unenthusiastic you may be, and look toward a brighter future.

November 7, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Why a Vote for Bruce Porter is a Vote for Big Oil

By Grady Zant, Casey Mix

Casey Mix and Grady Zant warn against Bruce Porter's ties to big oil.

November 7, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Special District Deception

By Dean Stewart

Dean Stewart shares why he believes Isla Vistans should vote against the Community Service District.

November 7, 2016

An Effort to Humanize Trump Supporters

By Laurel Rinehart

With one day to go and many voters likely still undecided, Laurel Rinehart hopes to bring some humanity to this election.

November 7, 2016

Predictions for Each Possible Outcome in the 2016 Election

By Dylan Parisi

On the eve of election day, Dylan Parisi lays out the possible outcomes of the election on the national scale

November 7, 2016

Why I’m With Her

By Neda Mazdisnian

Neda Mazdisnian enumerates her reasons for supporting Hillary Clinton.

November 4, 2016

Daily Nexus Election Endorsements 2016

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The following endorsements are based on the electoral races the Nexus has tracked most closely throughout this election cycle.

November 4, 2016

The Nexus Endorses Father Jon-Stephen Hedges for Community Services District Board of Directors

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

“It’s not like America getting its independence from great Britain,” Hedges said. “But it is a step; it’s an important step toward identity and maturity.”

November 4, 2016

The Nexus Endorses Andrew Gabriel Pragin for Community Services Board of Directors

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

He has been sitting in on Isla Vista self-governance meetings for the past year, and in addition to his extensive involvement, Pragin demonstrates a thorough understanding of everything a CSD director should know.

November 4, 2016

The Nexus Endorses Jay Freeman for Community Services District Board of Directors

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Jay Freeman operates with a hypnotizing depth of knowledge, and has been an active participant in the I.V. self-governance movement since its inception.

November 4, 2016

The Nexus Endorses Ethan Bertrand for Community Services District Board of Directors

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Bertrand offers something to the Community Services District (CSD) board of directors which no other candidate can boast: experience on a special district board.

November 4, 2016

The Nexus Endorses Spencer Brandt for Community Services District Board of Directors

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Spencer Brandt first became involved in the self-governance initiative while covering such meetings as a Nexus photographer. Although this makes us glad, it is not the reason we are endorsing him for one of the four-year...

November 4, 2016

The Nexus Endorses Joan Hartmann for Third District County Supervisor

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Hartmann is intelligent, engaged and present in I.V. If her campaign is reflective of her time in office, Hartmann will be an important ally to a rapidly evolving Isla Vista.

November 4, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Yes on Proposition 54 for Transparency

By Cole Hyatt

A letter to the editor from UCSB board of CALPIRG students secretary Cole Hyatt in favor of Proposition 54.