Opinion

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...

February 4, 2016

Don’t Throw Away That IPA

By Amanda Quick

Amanda Quick gives some background on the divisive appeal of IPA's, and encourages drinking readers to embrace the robust ale.

February 3, 2016

Don’t Ask Me About my Trip, Ask Me About My Life

By Char Sheehan

What is it really like returning from studying abroad? Char Sheehan shares her experience.

February 2, 2016

Polarizing Politics and the Presidential Race

By Annie Milburn

Annie Milburn places the UK and the U.S. side by side and gives an analysis of the remainder of the presidential race.

February 1, 2016

The Failure in Feminist Studies

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield argues that the Department of Feminist Studies pushes an ideological agenda incompatible with scientific objectivity.

January 28, 2016

BDSM: Keep It Mutual

By Sebastianne Kent

I heard my friend’s story and was absolutely appalled. It almost brought tears to my eyes, and it wasn’t just because she’d been hurt and humiliated, but overwhelmingly because she didn’t think there was anything...