Opinion

October 9, 2014

Study Finds Americans Capable of Intense Body Modification*

By Risa Weber

New studies have revealed a surprising ability abundant in the demographic of affluent white males.

October 8, 2014

Student Activist Reflects on People’s Climate March

By Katie Koerper

Katie Koerper describes her experience at the People's Climate March, and urges the UCSB community to become active in combatting climate change.

October 7, 2014

Gun Laws and Culture: Don’t Compare Across the Pond

By Austin Yack

Columnist Austin Yack puts the gun-control debate in perspective with insight he gained at the University of Cambridge.

October 7, 2014

Yes on Measure P

By Catherine Gautier

UCSB Professor Emerita Catherine Gautier explains her reasons for supporting Measure P

October 7, 2014

No on Measure P

By Glen Battles

Local resident Glen Battles explains her reasons to reject Measure P.

October 7, 2014

Alumnus’ Open Letter to Current Students

By Isaac Villa

UCSB Alumnus Isaac Villa addresses members of the UCSB and Isla Vista communities.

October 6, 2014

Question Authority Returns

By Mark Signa

In his first entry since transitioning from Sergeant to Lieutenant in the UCPD, Lt. Mark Signa gives incoming and continuing students some advice and invites readers to "Question Authority."

October 5, 2014

Letter From the Editor

By Carissa Quiambao

Class of 2018: You’ve made it. Finally. After years of dragging your ass to class every day at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, after arduous hours sitting through the dreaded SAT test and after endless days drafting your...

October 2, 2014

Drug and Alcohol Myths: Fact or Fiction

By Jennifer Taylor

Test your knowledge of popular myths about drug use with advice from Jennifer Taylor, a Counselor and Educator with the UCSB Alcohol & Drug Program.

October 2, 2014

Changes at The Daily Nexus

By Opinion Editor

A message from the Editors about the expansion of The Daily Nexus to primarily online content with a print edition on Thursdays.

October 2, 2014

Dysfunctional Districts

By Matthew Meyer

Matthew Meyer explains the major problems with the process of drawing up congressional districts.

September 25, 2014

Lean and Green: No Beef with Meatless Mondays

By Eddie Garza

Now that meat-substitutes are more available and popular than ever, swapping animal flesh with healthy vegetarian options doesn't have to be a sacrifice. Eddie Garza explains how going meatless is the best choice for the...

September 25, 2014

A Tale of Two Cultures: Harassment Abroad and at Home

By Risa Weber

Risa Weber describes the differences between her experiences of harassment in Buenos Aires and in Isla Vista.

September 25, 2014

Individualization to Avoid Criminalization

By Suzanne Becker

Opinion Co-Editor Suzanne Becker encourages increasingly diverse methods of law enforcement and public engagement after the failure of Santa Barbara's proposed gang injunction.

August 27, 2014

Casual Sex – Not as Casual as You Think

By R. Pengsta

Even in college sexcapades, there's a fine line between "casual" and commitment. R. Pengsta gives incoming Gauchos some expert advice on how to navigate open beds without breaking hearts.

August 27, 2014

Respectful Disagreement: A Forgotten Art that You Need to Remember

By Opinion Editor

As Opinion Editors, we encourage some bold discussion and mature, respectful disagreement. If your ideas command respect, consider whether a shouting-match or name-calling is really the best way to represent your positio...