Opinion

November 4, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Isla Vista’s Impact on the Election

By Andrew Gabriel Pragin

Candidate for Isla Vista Community Services District Director Andrew Gabriel Pragin outlines the impact Isla Vistans can have on November 8th.

November 4, 2016

Letter to the Editor: End the Death Penalty and Its Problems: “Yes” on 62 and “No” on 66

By Elisabeth Weber, Mark Saatjian

UCSB literature professor Elisabeth Weber and Santa Barbara Deputy Public Defender encourages readers to vote "yes" on proposition 52, and "no" on proposition 66.

November 4, 2016

Letter to the Editor: No on Measures I and J

By Lou Segal

Propositions I and J opponent Lou Segal explains his reasons for voting no.

November 3, 2016

If Done Right, a CSD Is the Government Isla Vista Deserves

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus hesitantly supports Measures E and F, but we are unreservedly elated for the prospect of a more whole Isla Vista. The I.V. CSD is one in several steps toward a better, stronger community.

November 3, 2016

No Reason to Act Delirious at Delirium

By Miranda O'Brien

Miranda O'Brien shares her thoughts on the atmosphere of the YG show last weekend.

November 2, 2016

Choices and Cheating

By Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos emphasizes the importance of individual choices when it comes to cheating.

November 1, 2016

Health Care and the Election Part Two

By Ali Javanbakht

Dr. Ali Javanbakht continues his analysis of both presidential candidates' health care plans.

October 31, 2016

Teamsters, Researchers Play Hunger Games with UC Contract Talks

By Andrew Heritage

A letter to the editor from California Policy Center fall Journalism Fellow Andrew Heritage regarding food security for UC employees.

October 28, 2016

Getting Closer to God in I.V.

By Cassidy Brown

Cassidy Brown goes deeper than the party school reputation and explains how she has found freedom with her religion in I.V.

October 27, 2016

Muslim in America: The Gray Area

By Komal Surani

Komal Surani talks about what it means to her to be a Muslim in America.

October 26, 2016

Triple the Fun: A Guide to Having Sex in a Triple

By Kelsey Pruett

Kelsey Pruett shares tips on fitting in your fun when you have two roommates.

October 25, 2016

Doc Is In: Healthcare and the Election

By Ali Javanbakht

UCSB Medical Director Dr. Ali Javanbakht goes through both candidates' health care plans.

October 24, 2016

Cultured: What Does it Mean?

By Anjalie Tandon

Anjalie Tandon questions the merit of becoming cultured.

October 20, 2016

A Case Against Isla Vista Self-Governance

By Jason Garshfield

Self-governance advocates have repeatedly told Isla Vista residents that all this is historic and inspiring, and if you’re not wetting your pants with enthusiasm at the thought of Isla Vista being made into a CSD, ther...

October 19, 2016

The Disturbing Reality Behind the Scenes of Amateur Porn

By Laurel Rinehart

When one scrolls through Pornhub nowadays, the majority of thumbnails they see are not images of toned, tan, blonde actresses with fake double D’s and a perfectly applied layer of heavy makeup.