Opinion

October 8, 2013

Jumping the Pond: From Ireland to I.V.

By Naomi Rea

It's her first time in America, and EAP student Naomi Rea has already had plenty of culture shocks, from her first experience with a gun, to her elation over our fancy iced water.

October 7, 2013

Insider Tips from Sergeant Signa

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Mark Signa gives you the "do's and don'ts" for avoiding run-ins with the law.

October 4, 2013

Letter to the Editor: On Chivalry and Disappointment

By Anonymous

In this week's Letter to the Editor, an anonymous contributor appeals to the gentle side of the men of Isla Vista.

October 3, 2013

Why Being Offended Should be a Thing of the Past

By Jay Grafft

Staff writer Jay Grafft thinks that these days, everyone's just a little bit too offended...and that's just positively medieval.

October 3, 2013

The Government Shutdown : It Is Your Problem

By Mckinley Krongaus

Letter to the Editor: Third-year political science major Mckinley Krongaus tells you why the government shutdown is really everyone's problem.

October 2, 2013

Just the Tips: The Hump’s Buzzed Wisdom

By Hayley E.

"Wednesday Hump" author Hayley E. pops open a bottle of wine and reflects on her freshman year.

September 30, 2013

Working Beneath Storke Tower: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at our Editorial Process

By Opinion Editor

Ever wondered what happens to the op-eds that you guys write in? Here's a sneak peek at what we do here at the Nexus Opinion desk.

September 27, 2013

Letter to the Editor: Just Do It

By Veronika Navarra

Veronika Navarra tells you to get up and get active in this week's Letter to the Editor.

September 26, 2013

Non-Smoker Supports the Right to Light Up

By Jay Grafft

Nexus columnist Jay Grafft defends your right to smoke on campus.

September 19, 2013

Cutting Out the Fat: How Going Meatless Might Save the World

By Kenny Torrella

Kenny Torrella, a Humane Society food policy coordinator, describes the far-reaching effects of eating vegetarian/vegan. Torrella points towards UCSB's "meatless mondays" campaign in the dining commons as a step in the r...

September 19, 2013

Modifying the Stigma Surrounding GMOs

By Jay Grafft

Nexus columnist Jay Grafft aims to dispel some of the myths surrounding GMO's.

August 30, 2013

Letter From the Editor: Welcome to Paradise

By Marissa Wenzke

A message to incoming students from Nexus Editor in Chief Marissa Wenzke.

August 28, 2013

Party On, Gauchos! (No, Seriously…Party On)

By Charlotte Rushforth

Fourth-year communications major Charlotte Rushforth calls on the Princeton Review to reconsider its placement of UCSB on the list of top party schools.

August 28, 2013

The Ins and Outs of UCSB

By Opinion Editor

Dorms A good rule to live by: Don’t do your neighbors! There are literally thousands of people at this school who you can have whatever sort of freaky interactions you want with. The only people you are pretty much gua...

August 26, 2013

The Freshman Fifteen(s): How to Conquer UCSB, from Classroom to Keg Stand

By Opinion Editor

The Daily Nexus staff rounded up some essential tips for surviving your freshman year from academics to partying.

August 7, 2013

Some Things are Better Left in the Bedroom

By Hayley E.

A new app called Lulu allows women to anonymously rate and investigate any male friend or partner with nothing but a few clicks; potentially building or destroying a man’s reputation from behind a keyboard (www.onlulu....