Opinion

May 9, 2014

Why I Check My Privilege, and Why You Need to Check Yours: A Response to Tal Fortgang

By Tiana Miller-Leonard

Tiana Miller-Leonard voices her opinion regarding Tal Fortgang and the concept of White Privilege.

May 9, 2014

The Good, Bad and Ugly on Facebook

By Ben Moss

Should we be overly careful about what we post on social media? Or should we not care at all? Ben Moss believes we should find a happy medium.

May 8, 2014

An Argument for Affirmative Action

By Jonathan Rogers

The recent ban on affirmative action in Michigan's public universities prompts Jonathan Rogers to take a second look at the positives and negatives of the policy.

May 7, 2014

The Column Formerly Known as the Wednesday Hump

By Opinion Editor

You expect the Hump What you get is a camel Love your new best friend

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