A Love Story Cut Short By Coronavirus

March 22, 2020 by

Joshen Mantai shares a love story cut short by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

February 19, 2020 by

I fittingly watched the movie in my bed on Valentine’s Day, hopeful that it would live up to the book’s rollercoaster of emotions. 
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Didn’t Make it to SBIFF 2020? Here’s Everything You Missed

February 2, 2020 by , , , , and

Your handy-dandy guide for what happened at SBIFF this year!
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“She’s in Portland” but We’re in Isla Vista: I.V. Makes Cameo in New Indie Film

January 17, 2020 by

Skoog’s experience as a student at UCSB and as a resident of Isla Vista inspired Carlini’s decision to include Isla Vista in the film, a location that is difficult to replicate in a Hollywood stud...
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A Fresh Take On The New Year

January 11, 2020 by

Joshen Mantai reimagines the concept of the New Year's resolution.
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What Does Family Mean in 2019?

October 10, 2019 by

Joshen Mantai discusses the evolution of our definition of family.
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In Review: ‘Lover’ by Taylor Swift

August 27, 2019 by

“Lover” tackles not only love, but also topics of politics, sexism and individualism that vary from the typical subjects of Swift's music.
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In Disney Live Remakes, the Magic is Lost

August 7, 2019 by

Joshen Mantai assesses the recent deluge of Disney live-action remakes.
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Should Past Mistakes Define a Person’s Future?

June 28, 2019 by

Social media posts are often perceived as private and impermanent. Reflecting on two recent news items, Joshen Mantai insists that they are anything but.
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Getting A’s and Taking L’s

April 24, 2019 by

Joshen Mantai examines how academic pressure has negatively impacted her mental health in college.
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Argument in the Office: Are Beauty Pageants Feminist or Flawed?

March 9, 2019 by and

Joshen Mantai and Emily Hickingbottom debate the value of beauty pageants in today's society. Are they testaments to the feminist movement, or are they holding women back in the era of #MeToo?
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Don’t Be Afraid To Call Your Friends Out

March 1, 2019 by

Joshen Mantai stresses the importance of speaking up when your loved ones need to be called out.
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Michael B. Jordan Highlights This Year’s SBIFF

February 20, 2019 by

The 34th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival showcased some of Hollywood’s biggest stars along with award-winning short films and documentaries.
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Fresh Off First Quarter

January 17, 2019 by

Joshen Mantai reflects on the freshman experience one quarter into her first year.
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