Opinion

December 18, 2015

What is in a Major: One Student’s Journey

By Sabrina Hodjati

Sabrina Hodjati shares her firsthand experience of finding and becoming happy with her major.

December 4, 2015

In Solidarity, In Strength: Planned Parenthood

By Leilani Leila Riahi

Leilani Leila Riahi explains her love for Planned Parenthood, and why not protecting Planned Parenthood means not protecting women.

December 3, 2015

Musings on Chanukah from a Non-Religious Jew

By David Rubinstein

David Rubinstein celebrates his Jewish heritage with a secular mindset.

December 3, 2015

Holidays in I.V.

By Jackson Kerr

Opinion Co-Editor imagines the possibilities of celebration and community in I.V. through the holiday lens.

November 24, 2015

Yale, Mizzou and Beyond: Have Protestors Lost Sight of Their Intentions?

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield challenges protestors at Yale and Mizzou, and liberal students across the country to examine the methods by which they are protesting.

November 23, 2015

Why America Should Do Right by Refugees

By Calvin Chiu

Calvin Chiu dissects the current refugee situation, and explains why many Americans are getting it wrong.

November 20, 2015

Don’t be a Flu-sy, Get the New-sy

By Ali Javanbakht

Dr. Ali Javanbakht describes the unpleasant consequences of putting off that flu shot.

November 19, 2015

Not Suicidal Anymore

By Leilani Leila Riahi

Leilani Leila Riahi wants to live now, because there's always hope.

November 18, 2015

White Fragility at UCSB: A Response to the Demonization of Greek Life

By Pay Mon

A student responds to last week's article, The Demonization of Greek Life, with his thoughts about persecution at UCSB.

November 17, 2015

Catch a Fire: A Letter from the Bernie Sanders Campaign

By Joanne Murray, Richard Bruce Anderson

A letter from the Santa Barbara for Bernie 2016 campaign.

November 16, 2015

Responding to Terrorism

By Hayden Plunkett

Hayden Plunkett considers the underlying reasons for terrorist action.

November 13, 2015

The Demonization of Greek Life

By Jason Garshfield

The persecution of Greek Life members is unparalleled on campus and threatens student freedom, Jason Garshfield argues.

November 12, 2015

Why We Need #SaySomething

By Joren Adams

Joren Adams offers a response to our last article regarding mental health and stigmatization, and explains why #SaySomething is an effective campaign.

November 10, 2015

Maximize Your Sleep to Improve Memory, Mood and Creativity

By Sharleen O'Brien

Waking from a good night of sleep is like a breath of fresh air. It brings relief from the physical, mental and emotional challenges of the prior day. Sufficient sleep leaves us feeling energized, motivated and revived. ...

November 6, 2015

Dear Students of UCSB: A Letter From Alumnus Tony Pierce

By Tony Pierce

The following article was taken directly from UCSB and Daily Nexus alumnus Tony Pierce’s blog, busblog. It first appeared on busblog on Monday, November 2nd. The Nexus was given permission to publish this article a...