Opinion

May 6, 2014

Caffeine: A Love-Hate Affair

By Jay Grafft

We know that coffee is your best friend during Midterm Week, but here's why you shouldn't take that relationship to the next step.

May 2, 2014

Standing Up to the Stalkerazzi

By Ben Moss

Ben Moss points out the problems with our celebrity-obsessed culture.

May 2, 2014

“Stop Silencing Me”

By Guy Singer

How a movement learned to reject dialogue, and missed out on the bigger picture : a response to "What Side of History Will You Be On?"

May 1, 2014

Isla Vista: Born From Fire

By Adrian Gronseth, Sean Nolan

In this Letter to the Editor, Adrian Gronseth and Sean Nolan explore what makes Isla Vista the unique and beautiful place that it is.

April 30, 2014

The Final Countdown: Sexin’ as a Senior

By Opinion Editor

The five hookup-related items that graduating seniors need to check off of their bucket lists ASAP.

April 30, 2014

Bundy and Sterling: A Match Made in…?

By Mckinley Krongaus

Mckinley Krongaus explores why people are just now getting upset about Donald Sterling and the racism in America.

April 30, 2014

Couch Burning in Isla Vista: From Someone Who’s Been There

By Noah Nevins

Noah Nevins writes to the Daily Nexus about what he learned from being involved in a couch burning.

April 29, 2014

New App Makes Every Day ‘Dog Therapy Day’*

By Risa Weber

*Meant to be read purely as satire.

April 29, 2014

A Less-Than-Sweet Sixteen Years with Lois Capps

By Austin Yack

Austin Yack explains why a recent scandal shows that now, more than ever, is the time to vote Lois Capps out of office.

April 28, 2014

‘What Side Of History Will You Be On?’: A Closer Look at the Dialogue Surrounding Divestment

By Kat A.

Katlen Abu Ata explains why she believes that we must exercise our right to open dialogue in order to best protect those who are not afforded the same privileges.

April 25, 2014

The Quirky Monster

By Naomi Rea

Columnist Naomi Rea details her adventures at one of the quirkiest restaurants around.

April 25, 2014

Rethinking Sexual Violence

By Emily Potter

Emily Potter explains why we need to address sexual assault in a new way.

April 25, 2014

Funny Names Part II

By Ben Moss

Ben Moss explores the concept and practice of child-naming.

April 24, 2014

Uncorked: The Truth About Wine

By Jay Grafft

Columnist Jay Grafft explains his skepticism regarding wine culture.

April 24, 2014

Defining ‘Me’

By Skye Hart

Skye Hart explores what it means to be a stand-out individual at UCSB.

April 23, 2014

The Daily Nexus and Journalistic Ethics

By Marissa Wenzke, Allyson Campion

In this op-ed, we clarify why we did not publish a student's editorial regarding allegations of sexual assault.