Opinion

November 13, 2025

Inside the pipeline: How the “Whatever” podcast shapes today’s generation

By Claire Kim

Claire Kim went on the "Whatever" podcast so we didn't have to. Here's what she found out.

November 6, 2025

The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

By Micah Littlepage

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.

November 6, 2025

The star-spangled elephant in the room

By Emma Bogna

Emma Bogna is searching Expedia for one-way flights to anywhere.

November 6, 2025

My role model is a Trump supporter

By Isabella Leon

Isabella Leon reflects on how great a father her dad is — that is, until he opens his mouth and discusses his personal politics.

October 30, 2025

Letter from the Editors: Dialogue in a time of Division

By Anusha Singh, Shayla Prasad

Dear Daily Nexus reader, Welcome to the 2025–26 school year — a year already marked by transformation, both on our campus and across the nation. UC Santa Barbara has welcomed a new chancellor and a record-breaking cl...

October 30, 2025

AITO: To ghost or not to ghost

By Lucy Dixon, Kira Logan

Lucy Dixon and Kira Logan debate the ghosting epidemic.

October 23, 2025

UCSB Forgotten History: The Storke Tower rappellers

By Jeremiah Jack

Jeremiah Jack thinks the philosophy behind building a pumpkin on Storke Tower leads to a more open-minded world.

October 23, 2025

U-MAIL: I love you, Canvas Message me back

By Kira Logan

Kira Logan will be anxiously pacing around her room for the foreseeable future until you respond.

October 16, 2025

Unpacking the irrationality of disgust

By Sneha Cheenath

Sneha Cheenath wants you to rethink what makes you squirm.

October 9, 2025

The flop of a showgirl: in defense of the critic

By Lauren Chiou

Lauren Chiou defends the critics in the name of arts journalism.

October 2, 2025

Letter from the editors: Trump’s war on speech is more than just rhetorical

By Kira Logan, Lucy Dixon

Opinion Editors Kira Logan and Lucy Dixon reaffirm the Daily Nexus Opinion Section's commitment to free speech.

September 14, 2025

Waves of nostalgia

By Kira Logan

Kira Logan can be found at a bench at Anacapa Residence Hall, overlooking the ocean, listening to Arctic Monkeys and being nostalgic. 

September 5, 2025

U-Mail: On missing my tee time

By Alicia Siebers

Alicia Siebers is, more than anything, secretly jealous of student athletes who wear their logoed backpacks everywhere. 

August 22, 2025

(You should be) Dancing through life

By Katelyn Mihalko

Katelyn Mihalko recounts how she fell in love with line dancing, and the freedom that comes with it.

August 15, 2025

Rethinking our view of “invasive” species

By Ben Wollack

Ben Wollack thinks it's time we retire the word "invasive."

August 8, 2025

“Catching” The Wave: A review of SBMTD’s cheaper alternative transportation in and around Goleta

By Shengyu Zhang

Shengyu Zhang reviews "The Wave," SBMTD's newest microtransit option serving the Goleta area.