Opinion

February 29, 2016

Why Donald Trump is the GOP’s Best Hope for a Return to Sanity

By Calvin Chiu

Donald Trump is just what the GOP needs, but it's not because he would make a good nominee.

February 26, 2016

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Why Ritalin and Disordered Eating Are an Awful Combination

By Eshgh

Eshgh explores the unhealthy relationship between ADHD medication and eating disorders.

February 25, 2016

Asian Americans: The Precarious Position of the ‘Model Minority’

By Amy Koo

This past weekend, thousands of protestors swarmed the streets of L.A. to show support for NYPD officer Peter Liang, who was recently charged with second-degree manslaughter in the November 2014 murder of Akai Gurney, an...

February 24, 2016

Why I (actually) Feel the Bern

By Felicia Balli

Felicia Balli talks about why she truly feel the Bern.

February 23, 2016

Understand the Past, Empower the Future

By Anthony Grant

This February, students across the country celebrate Black History Month. For my kids, the content was familiar —black history is American history, and I weave those themes into many of my academic, character and leade...

February 19, 2016

Here Comes Another Bride

By Allie Lebos

I have a routine that I do my best to follow every morning. I get up, chug a glass of water, brush my teeth, take five minutes to meditate and then I check my social media to see if anything extraordinary happened during...

February 18, 2016

China’s Theft of the South China Sea: It’s Definitely ‘Not That Chill’

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey wants you to become educated about the so-called "game of dibs" going on with the South China Sea.

February 17, 2016

The Diary of an Abusive Relationship Between University and Student

By Leilani Leila Riahi

Leilani Riahi tells all about the messy break up between college and student after a relationship lasting nearly four years.

February 16, 2016

Where is Rand Paul?

By Justin Silva

Presidential primary elections began recently in Iowa and New Hampshire with surprises in the results from both parties. Within the Democratic party, it is unclear at who will take the nomination this summer with Clinton...

February 12, 2016

The Underlying Problems of SB 967 and Affirmative Consent

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield raises questions about the effectiveness of SB 967 and affirmative consent

February 11, 2016

The Problem With Selective Politics

By Hayden Plunkett

A couple days ago, it was reported that Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire and former mayor of New York City, is considering an independent bid for president. While many candidates have tried (and failed) to run as an in...

February 10, 2016

Your Merchandise Doesn’t Cure Cancer (Nor Will It)

By Brice Richmond

In 2016, an estimated 1,685,210 new cancer cases will develop in America, killing 595,690 men, women and children. That’s 1,632 deaths a day — surpassing the death toll of Syria’s civil war (210,060) and the nu...

February 9, 2016

Identity Crisis: The Confusions of Being an Iranian-American Woman

By Leilani Leila Riahi

Leilani Riahi addresses her different identities as an Iranian-American woman.

February 8, 2016

To Be or Not to Be… Vegan?

By Allie Lebos

Whether you go vegan or not, it's time to become educated on what it means to eat meat.

February 5, 2016

Male Fragility at UCSB: A Response to ‘The Failure in Feminist Studies’

By Kevin Tang

Please note that my response has no connection to any of the departments that I address in this article; this is only a response to the piece posted earlier in the Daily Nexus. The feminist studies department at UCSB is ...

February 5, 2016

Stalking: A Public Health Issue

By Sasha Coles

How can things like “Facebook stalking,” sending compliments to someone via text or showing up to someone’s apartment unannounced be harmful? It is important to recognize that if that interest is not mutual or welc...