We Must Change Society’s View of ‘Ideal’ Body Shape
When the majority of women see a "beautiful" model, they wonder, "why can’t I look like that?"
Counting Calories – Personal Health and Well-Being Are More Important Than Losing Weight
By the end of my first year at UCSB, I had gone from 120 pounds to 130 pounds and then down to 106 pounds. I was scared.
Eating Disorders Are Just as Serious for Men
So, maybe a man skips a meal and has a PowerBar instead; perhaps he wants to get rid of "excess" fat, so he throws up after a meal or tries not to eat at all.
Earnhardt’s Life Makes His Death No Less Sad
I thought it was ridiculous for Downs to claim that Dale Earnhardt’s death was not a tragedy and then try to justify his own speedy driving by claiming it is the American Way.
A Message from the Mother of Christopher Divis
A message from Sally Jo Divis, the mother of one of the UCSB students killed in last Friday’s fatal car accident in Isla Vista.
A Letter to the Campus Community from Chancellor Henry Yang
"On the streets of Isla Vista in those early morning hours Saturday, we witnessed some extraordinary examples of courage, compassion, and humanity."
Men’s and Women’s Swim Teams Take Big West Championship Title
It’s not quite time for spring cleaning, but the UCSB men’s and women’s swim team decided to start sweeping up a little early this year, while both teams completely cleaned house in the Big West championship meet at Long Beach this past weekend.
Softball Takes Two Wins Before Rain Ends Tournament
Just when the UCSB softball team got its bats swinging on the first day of the UCSB/Easton Invitational, the stormy weather forced the remaining two days of the tournament to be cancelled.
Students, Staff, Locals Come Together at Candlelight Vigil
More than 3,000 community members joined together by candlelight Monday evening to remember the four victims of Friday night’s fatal accident.
A.S. It Is: Coping With a Momentary Action, a Permanent Scar
“Why?” I’m sure that I don’t have to go any further for you to know that this question, being asked over and over again, is referring to the horrible tragedy that occurred over the weekend. Speculation over why this incident occurred can and will go on forever with little resolution.