Sign of the Times

Capitalism Will Die, It’s Up to Us to Choose How

June 8, 2021 by

Taylor Clark unpacks the ways in which capitalism continues to constrain American politics, arguing that it will continue to do so until we actively fight for change.
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Your “Gamer Girl” Aesthetic Has Real Consequences

May 30, 2021 by

Syd Haupt unpacks Asian fetishization, outlining the consequences of "Asian aesthetics."
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Why We Need To Pass S.1 “For The People Act” Now

May 29, 2021 by

Eric Heilmann argues in support of the Senate Bill 1 For The People Act, highlighting it's potential for positive protections of American democracy.
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Focusing on Faith: Reflections on the Jewish American Experience

May 27, 2021 by

The Jewish writers of the Opinion Staff reflect on their Jewish American identities to commemorate this year's Jewish American Heritage Month of May.
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An Ode to MILFs

May 9, 2021 by

Min Seo Riu offers an ode to the MILFs.
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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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