Opinion

October 13, 2015

You Can’t Call Yourself an Environmentalist if You’re Not Vegan

By Jordan Metz

Jordan Metz explains why an environmentalist who isn't a vegan really isn't an environmentalist at all.

October 12, 2015

My Students, Our Future

By Cristie Granillo

“You’re only here because of affirmative action.” Those words, spoken several years ago to me by a UCSB peer I didn’t know well, stay with me to this day. Although it was certainly not the first time someone look...

October 9, 2015

The Role of College: How Important is the Ivory Tower?

By Sabrina Hodjati

As the cost and expectations of higher education shift, Sabrina Hodjati asks what role UCSB should play in the changing college landscape.

October 8, 2015

An Awkward Wednesday Hump: Thursday Edition

By Opinion Editor

Our first Hump of the year! Jordan Metz shares her experience with an unfortunately uncommunicative BDSM fan

October 6, 2015

If You Can’t Skate, Don’t

By Nik Frey

Nik Frey has something to say to everyone on campus who doesn't know what they're doing on a skateboard.

October 5, 2015

Editorial Statement on the Umpqua Community College Shooting

By Jackson Kerr

Daily Nexus Opinion co-editor Jackson Kerr shares his thoughts on gun violence in the U.S. in the aftermath of the Umpqua Community College shooting.

October 2, 2015

The Trip That Never Ended: The Really Good, the Bad and the Ugly Faces of LSD

By Eshgh

Is the trip worth it? Read this account of the journey (and aftermath) before taking LSD

October 1, 2015

Sex and Meningitis

By Opinion Editor

Dr. Ali Javanbakht of UCSB's Medical Health Services gives some background on Meningitis B at UCSB.

October 1, 2015

UCSB’s Free Speech Problem

By Jason Garshfield

Jason Garshfield raises the issue of UCSB's recently changed FIRE rating.

September 29, 2015

The Personal Responsibility of Environmentalism

By David Rubinstein

My friend’s sister recently informed me of her bold and ambitious plans for the future. She’s entering her sophomore year of high school now, and along with figuring out what dating and homework past dinnertime (gasp...

September 24, 2015

(Re)introducing Question Authority

By Mark Signa

Run into trouble with the law, or just wondering what your legal rights really are? Lt. Signa is asking for your questions!

September 17, 2015

Prepping for Primary Care

By Opinion Editor

Medical director of Student Health Ali Javanbakht demystifies the simple process of getting a primary care provider on campus

September 17, 2015

Respectability Politics: How ‘Activism’ Hurts ‘Professionalism’

By Leilani Leila Riahi

Is professionalism incompatible with voicing your convictions?

September 10, 2015

The Cost of Security

By Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne Kent explains why she thinks over-policing in I.V. is only part of the problem

August 27, 2015

Your Freshman Year Syllabus

By Opinion Editor

Welcome to UCSB! I would like to go over a few things you will hopefully accomplish your first year in college. Think of this as a syllabus of sorts. These are challenges that are all more or less essential to you doing ...

August 20, 2015

Alagie Jammeh Tells his Story

By Alagie Jammeh

*Editor’s note: This story was removed due to concerns presented by the author regarding its content. For further questions, email eic@dailynexus.com.