Mind, Body & Soul

Dear Students of UCSB: A Letter From Alumnus Tony Pierce

The following article was taken directly from UCSB and Daily Nexus alumnus Tony Pierce’s blog, busblog. It first appeared on busblog on Monday, November 2nd. The Nexus was given permission to pu...
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Being In a Relationship Without Being In a Relationship: A Modern Magic Trick

Sebastianne Kent talks a little love and relationships in this edition of The Wednesday Hump. Are you looking for someone special? You probably aren't alone.
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How to Be a Loving Friend to Someone With Depression

Leilani details the ways in which you can care for friends and yourself in the midst of a depressive episode.
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Halloween as It Should Be

Opinion Editor Jackson Kerr notes the positives of recent IV Halloween trends
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Sex and the University: To Have Hair or Not to Have Hair (Down There)

In her second installment of Sex and the University, Sebastianne Kent looks at hair-removal choices and expectation
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An Awkward Wednesday Hump: Thursday Edition

Our first Hump of the year! Jordan Metz shares her experience with an unfortunately uncommunicative BDSM fan
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If You Can’t Skate, Don’t

Nik Frey has something to say to everyone on campus who doesn't know what they're doing on a skateboard.
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My Year and a Half on Antidepressants- Hating, Healing, and Discovering Self-Love Again

Eshgh gives their firsthand experience with antidepressants and their own journey to understanding and self-love.
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Love Conquers All

We asked what you love most about Isla Vista, and we love every one of your responses
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Proud to be a Gaucho

Emily Potter explains her unshaken love for IV and why she is proud to be a Gaucho.
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Walk Your Way to Happiness

At least four times a week, I leave my apartment dressed in spandex and athletic shoes, headphones in, hair in a ponytail and announce to my roommates on my way out the door that I’m “going for a ...
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The Disconnect Between Police and Students

  The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and UCSB Police Department held a public safety awards ceremony last night to honor the performances of deputies and officers who responded to the Is...
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Greek Life: Breaking the Stereotype

Over the last year, Greek life at UCSB has come under heightened scrutiny due to the closure of several campus-recognized fraternity chapters. This, along with recent widespread media coverage of the...
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Taking Pride in Perseverance

Shelby Rodgers urges you to take pride in your accomplishments
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Five Letters You Need to Know: IVCSD

Jonathan Abboud and Cameron Schunk outline reasons to support Isla Vista's self-governance
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