Being Asian American in the Time of COVID-19
The nature of the pandemic and escalation of racism against Asian Americans has made me reflect on my own identity.
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Letter to the Editor: Divisiveness Will Not Elect a Stronger A.S.
Editor’s Note: Lea Toubian is a candidate for External Vice President for Local Affairs in this spring’s Associated Students election.
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Celebrating Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary In The Midst of Coronavirus
April 22 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, and while we are unable to convene in person to show our support, it is still very much a milestone worth commemorating.
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Letter From the Editor | The Importance of Reaffirming Independent Student Journalism
A.S. elections also allow students to vote on student lock-in fees — either to reaffirm an existing fee or to create a new one. This year, the Nexus is among those up for reaffirmation.
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Associated Students Elections Guide: Spring 2020
Voting opens Monday, April 20 at 8 a.m. on G.O.L.D., and ends Thursday, April 23 at at 4 p.m.
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Daevionne Beasley for Associated Students President
The Daily Nexus endorses Daevionne Beasley to serve as the next A.S. President.
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Lea Toubian for External Vice President for Local Affairs
The Daily Nexus endorses Lea Toubian for external vice president for local affairs.
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Melissa Perez for Student Advocate General
The Daily Nexus endorses Melissa Perez to serve as the next student advocate general.
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Alia Reynolds for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs
The Daily Nexus endorses Alia Reynolds for the position of EVPSA.
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Tianna White for Internal Vice President
The Daily Nexus endorses Tianna White for internal vice president.
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When One Party Commits Voter Suppression, Democracy Suffers
Wisconsin is a microcosm of the national political sphere. The issues with voter suppression that arose on April 7 are being spoken of all across the country.
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Printed Politics: What Does Your T-Shirt Mean?
The printed T-shirt has been a popular fashion trend for ages – but is there something more to it?
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Ask AJ: Quarantine Edition
A special message about COVID-19 from Opinion's resident advice guru.
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Major Flaws in UCSB’s Transition to Online Classes
How do you — UC Santa Barbara — rise to the occasion and provide us with the educational experience we have earned?
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Trump is Not the Leader We Need Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
Surya Swaroop describes how our president is mishandling the current heath crisis.
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