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Reckoning With Race: Opinion Staff Writers Reflect on AAPI Heritage Month

May 8, 2021 by

Members of the Daily Nexus' Opinion Staff reflect on issues of identity for this year's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month of May.
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Why Elton Muskrat Should Not Be Space President

May 6, 2021 by

Toni Shindler-Ruberg unpacks the role of Elon Musk and his company SpaceX in the recent privatization of space.
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UCSB Should Send You a $900 Check Now, Here’s Why.

May 4, 2021 by

Taylor Clark details the ways in which UCSB has failed to financially support students throughout the pandemic.
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Breaking the Silence: Opinion Staff Writers Speak Up After 2021’s Day of Silence

April 24, 2021 by

After honoring this year's Day of Silence, the Daily Nexus Opinion Staff's LGBTQ writers reflect on the systemic silencing they've experienced and continue to face.
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We (Still) Have a Trash Problem

April 22, 2021 by

This Earth Day staff writer Maya Salem discusses our ongoing trash problem.
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Asian Americans Should Not Be Silenced

April 14, 2021 by

Sophia Lovell calls for loud and unabashed activism in the aftermath of recent attacks targeting members of the Asian American community.
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Is Entertainment More Important Than Science?

April 1, 2021 by

Athina Mihalopoulos analyses the vastly different treatment of mainstream celebrities versus that of scientists by society.
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Quitting in the Final Hour Isn’t Noble

March 24, 2021 by

Kenneth Moody argues that quitting in the final moments, as some Trump administration members did, is not noble.
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The Trump Era Is Not Over

March 22, 2021 by

Nicholas Liu discusses how Trump and his ideas might continue to be a part of the American political landscape - despite him not being president.
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Violence Breeds Violence: How Rhetoric and Coverage Reveal Similarities Between US and Myanmar

March 16, 2021 by

Toni Shindler-Ruberg talks about the coup in Myanmar and its similarities to the American Capitol Attack.
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The Struggles of Applying to Law School During a Pandemic

March 9, 2021 by

Surya Swaroop details her unique experience with pandemic-era law school applications, unpacking the inevitable numbness from reliance on outdated ranking systems.
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Invisible Walls

March 5, 2021 by

Nicholas Liu unpacks President Biden's new cabinet picks and their potential for future political action.
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The Death By 1000 Cuts: How the Failure of Prop. 16 Will Kill Affirmative Action

March 3, 2021 by

Nathan Lee highlights the fragility of affirmative action in the aftermath of Prop. 16's failure to pass in California.
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How Ted Cruz Failed … Twice

March 2, 2021 by

Christine Tu critiques the recent actions of Senator Ted Cruz as foolishly irresponsible and outlines their potential implications for future reelection.
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Pandemic-Era Rule Changes Should Usher in a New Era for Awards Shows

March 1, 2021 by

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the changing environment of awards shows amidst a pandemic ultimately devoid of the traditional movie-going experience.
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