Our predecessor, Pricila Flores, asked my co-editor Emily Yoon and I a question in her letter from the editor: “While I know this role seems daunting, it will chew you up and spit you back out as a changed person. Good or bad? Let me know at the end of your term.”  I don’t have an answer. It would be one thing for me to say, “This role has caused me to grow in ways I didn’t think were possible,” even though a part of myself earnestly believes that. But, I wouldn’t be entirely honest if I didn’t...

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual Writers Panel, bringing in Academy Award-nominated writers to discuss their work to a crowd of film enthusiasts. The Feb. 8 event took place at Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara. Moderated by Anne Thompson, Editor-at-Large of IndieWire, the panel featured some of the Academy Awards-nominated writers of the year: Clint Bentley (“Sing Sing”), Jesse Eisenberg (“A Real Pain”), Joslyn Barnes (“Nickel Boys”), Mona Fastvold (“The B...

Dear Future Me, M is currently in Spain. She periodically texts me things like “need advice” and “pick one,” referring to an array of photos that she is deciding between posting on Instagram. She’s in her fourth year, like me, and studying abroad from UC Berkeley, where she is an electrical engineering and computer sciences major. M and I first became friends by virtue of the fact that we grew up as neighbors. We were five years old, falling off our neon bikes and playing tag in the grassy area...

As the next co-editors in chief of the Daily Nexus, Amitha Bhat and Emily Yoon decided to address readers at the beginning of their term via a conversation with each other. This conversation was transcribed from an audio recording, and is edited for clarity and concision. To contact the editors in chief, please email eic@dailynexus.com.   Tell us about yourself. EY: I am a third-year English major here at UC Santa Barbara. I’m from SoCal, born and raised. I started with the Nexus as a copy edito...

On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual Producers Panel at the Arlington Theatre. Moderated by the New York Times reporter Nicole Sperling, the panel featured the Academy Awards-nominated producers of the year: Fred Berner (“Maestro”), Jermaine Johnson (“American Fiction”), Mark Johnson (“The Holdovers”), David Heyman (“Barbie”), Daniel Lupe (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Andrew Lowe (“Poor Things”), Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion (Anatomy of a Fa...

Riley Burke and Amitha Bhat debate the quarter system.

From: Amitha Bhat To: X Subject: I don’t miss you, I remember Here’s what I do when I no longer want to be on this timeline:  I think about all the things about myself that have changed since everything happened this summer. I finally gave in and got a guitar, I learned how to knit, I was prescribed glasses that I only wear during lecture, I cut my bangs, I’ve written again, I’m doing the thing that I’ve wanted to do since I got here and my favorite son...

Keep that dream job in mind “What gets you up in the morning?” This frequently asked question generally elicits two reactions. The first consists of an aversion of sorts because this person doesn’t really know and can’t necessarily pinpoint something related to a life pursuit, which is completely valid in itself. The second is an excitable thrum in your chest, where nothing but love resides, because you have the answer to that million-dollar question: your passion. Whatever that may be, it’s

You don’t need to refer to your old mock trial notes for this one because this is a classic case you won’t forget. Do you dive headfirst into what you truly desire, neglecting a safety net (e.g., “La La Land” or “tick, tick … BOOM!”), or do you take the safe route with guaranteed financial stability? For many people, this debate begins with their prospective major in college but for others, it begins long before that. Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the immense privilege that I already ha

On Saturday, March 5, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual writer’s panel at the Arlington Theatre. Moderated by Anne Thompson, who cited the event as her favorite — every year — the panel featured Oscar-nominated screenwriters Kenneth Branagh of “Belfast,” Siân Heder of “CODA,” Adam McKay of “Don’t Look Up,” Denis Villeneuve of “Dune,” Zach Baylin of “King Richard,” Maggie Gyllenhaal of “The Lost Daughter,” Jane Campion of “The Power of the Dog” and Eskil Vogt of “The W

The University of California is an internationally recognized educational system. The UC system boasts 10 universities in total, many of which are among the finest public institutions in the United States. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for many of their mascots. What is a mascot, anyway? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a mascot as “a person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic figure especially to bring them good luck.” Mascots have a strong tie to the concept of l

“In The Heights” producer Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his directorial debut with “Tick, Tick… Boom,” a biographical film adaptation of the musical that was released on Netflix on Nov. 12. The film, set in 1990, follows Jonathan Larson, an American composer who is most notably known as the creator of the musical “Rent,” on the brink of his thirtieth birthday as he struggles to find a producer for a musical that he’s been writing for the past eight years, all while working his day job at a diner. Mir

As the next co-editors in chief of the Daily Nexus, Amitha Bhat and Emily Yoon decided to address readers at the beginning of their term via a conversation with each other. This conversation was transcribed from an audio recording, and is edited for clarity and concision. To contact the editors in chief, please email eic@dailynexus.com.   Tell us about yourself. EY: I am a third-year English major here at UC Santa Barbara. I’m from SoCal, born and raised. I started with the Nexus as a copy edito...

Riley Burke and Amitha Bhat debate the quarter system.

This article continues a three-part retrospective about the freshman experience. Read part one here. Check out this Spotify playlist to enhance your reading experience. Last year was my freshman year at UC Santa Barbara. Toward the end of the year, I wrote a three-part piece, each part reflecting on my experience during every quarter. We have decided to publish each part during each corresponding quarter this academic year. So, as we begin a new winter quarter, please enjoy my reflections from

Keep that dream job in mind “What gets you up in the morning?” This frequently asked question generally elicits two reactions. The first consists of an aversion of sorts because this person doesn’t really know and can’t necessarily pinpoint something related to a life pursuit, which is completely valid in itself. The second is an excitable thrum in your chest, where nothing but love resides, because you have the answer to that million-dollar question: your passion. Whatever that may be, it’s

Last year was my freshman year at UC Santa Barbara. Toward the end of the year, I wrote a three-part piece, each part reflecting on my experience during every quarter. We have decided to publish each part during each corresponding quarter this academic year. So, as we begin a new fall quarter, please enjoy my reflections from Fall Quarter 2021, my first quarter at UCSB. Check out this Spotify playlist to enhance your reading experience. Here are all the things that I envisioned for my fall quar

You don’t need to refer to your old mock trial notes for this one because this is a classic case you won’t forget. Do you dive headfirst into what you truly desire, neglecting a safety net (e.g., “La La Land” or “tick, tick … BOOM!”), or do you take the safe route with guaranteed financial stability? For many people, this debate begins with their prospective major in college but for others, it begins long before that. Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the immense privilege that I already ha

On Saturday, March 5, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual writer’s panel at the Arlington Theatre. Moderated by Anne Thompson, who cited the event as her favorite — every year — the panel featured Oscar-nominated screenwriters Kenneth Branagh of “Belfast,” Siân Heder of “CODA,” Adam McKay of “Don’t Look Up,” Denis Villeneuve of “Dune,” Zach Baylin of “King Richard,” Maggie Gyllenhaal of “The Lost Daughter,” Jane Campion of “The Power of the Dog” and Eskil Vogt of “The W

The University of California is an internationally recognized educational system. The UC system boasts 10 universities in total, many of which are among the finest public institutions in the United States. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for many of their mascots. What is a mascot, anyway? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a mascot as “a person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic figure especially to bring them good luck.” Mascots have a strong tie to the concept of l

Valentine’s Day — a 24-hour increment where everyone collectively decides to raid local stores for chocolates, greeting cards and flowers. Love songs get lovelier, romantic movies get more heartwarming and those who detest this annual cash-cow grow more bitter. In anticipation of the holiday, here’s a list of romantic comedies that are sure to soothe those of you who despise Feb. 14 and everything to do with it. This year’s V-Day may have come and gone, but for those of you who can still feel th

“In The Heights” producer Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his directorial debut with “Tick, Tick… Boom,” a biographical film adaptation of the musical that was released on Netflix on Nov. 12. The film, set in 1990, follows Jonathan Larson, an American composer who is most notably known as the creator of the musical “Rent,” on the brink of his thirtieth birthday as he struggles to find a producer for a musical that he’s been writing for the past eight years, all while working his day job at a diner. Mir