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An Argument for Affirmative Action

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.
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The Column Formerly Known as the Wednesday Hump

You expect the Hump What you get is a camel Love your new best friend
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Caffeine: A Love-Hate Affair

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.
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Standing Up to the Stalkerazzi

Ben Moss points out the problems with our celebrity-obsessed culture.
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“Stop Silencing Me”

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?"
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Isla Vista: Born From Fire

In this Letter to the Editor, Adrian Gronseth and Sean Nolan explore what makes Isla Vista the unique and beautiful place that it is.
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The Final Countdown: Sexin’ as a Senior

The five hookup-related items that graduating seniors need to check off of their bucket lists ASAP.
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Bundy and Sterling: A Match Made in…?

Mckinley Krongaus explores why people are just now getting upset about Donald Sterling and the racism in America.
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Couch Burning in Isla Vista: From Someone Who’s Been There

Noah Nevins writes to the Daily Nexus about what he learned from being involved in a couch burning.
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New App Makes Every Day ‘Dog Therapy Day’*

*Meant to be read purely as satire.
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A Less-Than-Sweet Sixteen Years with Lois Capps

Austin Yack explains why a recent scandal shows that now, more than ever, is the time to vote Lois Capps out of office.
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‘What Side Of History Will You Be On?’: A Closer Look at the Dialogue Surrounding Divestment

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.
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The Quirky Monster

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

Emily Potter explains why we need to address sexual assault in a new way.
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Funny Names Part II

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