Maya Rao

October 28, 2016

New Businesses in Running To Replace Empty Void Left by Jimmy John’s

By Maya Rao

Your "free smells" may be gone from the corner of Pardall, but they'll always be in our hearts.

February 8, 2016

More Drink, Less Think: Drinking Games for Midterm Season

By Maya Rao

Stay under the influence and above the curve.

January 22, 2016

UCSB Creates Supplemental College Application

By Maya Rao

Getting into college nowadays is no joke. However, the application process is a long and grueling journey. Besides the fact that you have to spend about $90 bucks per application, you also have to come up with bullshit r...

October 12, 2015

10 Funniest Free & For Sale Posts

By Jasmine Vaughn, Maya Rao

No school’s Facebook group offers as much diversity in its posts as the UCSB Free & For Sale page. If you’re getting rid of an old beach cruiser, in the market for some gently used furniture or trying to get your...

May 30, 2015

Cheating Tips for the Average Student

By Maya Rao

College is hard. How does anyone ever expect us to be able to balance our social lives, sleep AND good grades??

April 9, 2015

Some Insight into Spring Insight

By Maya Rao

On Saturday, April 11th, all future Gauchos will be visiting our paradise of a school in hopes of getting a glimpse of what the next four years of their life will be like.

November 30, 2014

8 Awkward Moments of Being Home for Thanksgiving

By Maya Rao

Going back home for Thanksgiving is always a reality check

October 27, 2014

Overheard in IV

By Maya Rao

Isla Vista: the Holy Grail of underage drinking and the epitome of college towns. Us hardworking and dedicated students of UCSB may be studious during the day but by nightfall, we know how to let loose … a little too w...