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Letter to the Editor: On Chivalry and Disappointment

October 4, 2013 by Anonymous

In this week's Letter to the Editor, an anonymous contributor appeals to the gentle side of the men of Isla Vista.
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Why Being Offended Should be a Thing of the Past

October 3, 2013 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.
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The Government Shutdown : It Is Your Problem

October 3, 2013 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.
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Just the Tips: The Hump’s Buzzed Wisdom

October 2, 2013 by Hayley E.

"Wednesday Hump" author Hayley E. pops open a bottle of wine and reflects on her freshman year.
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Working Beneath Storke Tower: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at our Editorial Process

September 30, 2013 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.
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Letter to the Editor: Just Do It

September 27, 2013 by Veronika Navarra

Veronika Navarra tells you to get up and get active in this week's Letter to the Editor.
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Non-Smoker Supports the Right to Light Up

September 26, 2013 by Jay Grafft

Nexus columnist Jay Grafft defends your right to smoke on campus.
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Cutting Out the Fat: How Going Meatless Might Save the World

September 19, 2013 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 common...
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Modifying the Stigma Surrounding GMOs

September 19, 2013 by Jay Grafft

Nexus columnist Jay Grafft aims to dispel some of the myths surrounding GMO's.
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Letter From the Editor: Welcome to Paradise

August 30, 2013 by Marissa Wenzke

A message to incoming students from Nexus Editor in Chief Marissa Wenzke.
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Party On, Gauchos! (No, Seriously…Party On)

August 28, 2013 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.
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The Ins and Outs of UCSB

August 28, 2013 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...
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The Freshman Fifteen(s): How to Conquer UCSB, from Classroom to Keg Stand

August 26, 2013 by Opinion Editor

The Daily Nexus staff rounded up some essential tips for surviving your freshman year from academics to partying.
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Some Things are Better Left in the Bedroom

August 7, 2013 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 k...
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Letter from the Editor: Practicing the Art of Peaceful Protests

July 17, 2013 by Allyson Campion and Emile Nelson

In the past six weeks, the Supreme Court struck down California’s ban on gay marriage, Texas passed a law which will severely restrict a woman’s right to an abortion, George Zimmerman walked free ...
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