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War on the Home Front

John Marcianois explains why we need to be worried about what is happening and California.
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When the Right to Bear Arms Trumps the Right to Life

Amidst the sorrow, fear and despair that I have experienced since Friday evening, anger is what has taken up most of my thoughts. Anger for each of those parents, anger for each of those students and ...
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College or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Just Enjoy It

Jay Grafft's final article for the Daily Nexus.
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Giving Back and Coming Together

Daniel Passov explains his eternal connection to Isla Vista and his hope that everyone will give back whatever they can after the tragedy of May 23.
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Reflections

Teresa Espana pays tribute to Isla Vista and the victims of the May 23 tragedy.
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Time For a Change

Margaux Gundzik explains why we need to find a solution to our violent culture.
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Address the Problem, Not the Symptom

Opinion Co-Editor Emile Nelson explains why there is much to be learned after this tragedy, but not from the shooter.
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Reflections

Andrew Pagan remembers the victims of the May 23 tragedy.
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Gaucho Pride: Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity

Ali Gerrard explains why Isla Vista is still our beautiful home.
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#NotOneMore

Opinion Co-Editor Allyson Campion explores how we can prevent future tragedies for ourselves and our peers.
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Always I.V. Strong

Suzanne Becker reflects on the tragedy of May 23.
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For Us All: A Love Letter to Our Students

Professor Fradenburg speaks on behalf of the entire faculty to reiterate that the UCSB staff stands in support of its students and community.
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Together We Rise: Isla Vista After the Shootings

Opinion Co-editor Emile Nelson responds to the tragic shootings in Isla Vista last night.
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Is Gluten-Free Really the Best Way To Be?

While Celiac disease is very much real, Jay Grafft wonders if non-sufferers are overdoing the "gluten-free" lifestyle.
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Breaking Down the EVPLA Recall Petition

Monte-Angel Richardson clears up some of the misconceptions about the circulating petition to remove EVPLA Beatrice Contreras from office.
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