Nadia Ismail

February 28, 2011

The Face of Revolution in the Age of Social Media

By Nadia Ismail

Protesters have spun a new Arab world in the past month, causing a wave of unrest and revolt that has spread like wildfire from territory to territory.

November 15, 2010

Who Is Your God? – Spirituality

By Nadia Ismail

The last few prayers I had made were for a sign, sent weakly into the heavens, shriveling in my memory shortly thereafter like grapes left in a desert sun.

November 4, 2010

Midterm Elections Provoke Anxiety Over Shifting National Identity

By Nadia Ismail, Steven Begakis

Last Tuesday’s midterm elections demonstrated a clear break from the Obama fervor of 2008, illustrating the American public’s dissatisfaction with the current administration and its policies.

September 23, 2010

Breaching the Generation Gap Through Activism

By Nadia Ismail

In 1970, a wave of civil unrest turned the beachside town of Isla Vista on its head.

February 24, 2010

Farmers Markets

By Nadia Ismail

As the pale light of a rising sun sweeps over Santa Barbara's downtown, local farm owners set up tents boasting rows of succulent fruits, vibrantly colored vegetables, assortments of homemade jams, jars of freshly presse...

December 3, 2009

Gift Guide: for her

By Nadia Ismail

The holiday season is truly the most wonderful time of the year. While it can be said that the holidays are a time of hospitality and warmth, gifts are also an inevitable staple of the season. While there are a myriad of...

November 4, 2009

Group Fights Law Against Homosexuality in Military

By Nadia Ismail

The public reemergence of controversy surrounding the U.S. Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy has UCSB's Palm Center buzzing in a debate over whether the ban on openly gay individuals in the armed forces will soon...

October 28, 2009

Anatomy of a Pumpkin Pie

By Nadia Ismail

Pumpkin Pie Filling: 2 cups mashed, cooked pie pumpkin 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teasp...

September 24, 2009

Teachers Strike for Rights

By Nadia Ismail

Today may be the first day of school, but many professors will be cutting class.

August 26, 2009

The Hit List

By Nadia Ismail

As one of the most eclectic and diverse culinary hot spots in California, Santa Barbara is replete with a plethora of restaurants for every fancy, but more on that later.

May 13, 2009

Sauteed Peaches, Corn With Chipotle Butter Spread, Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas and More…

By Nadia Ismail

Summer is one of the most flavorful seasons of the year, boasting succulent fruits, refreshing beverages, grill-friendly entrees and interesting takes on old-fashioned favorites. It is a time of levity and lightness, of ...

April 16, 2009

Assaults Provoke Rally

By Nadia Ismail

In response to an alleged hate crime committed in Isla Vista last month, students and faculty members will convene in the Arbor today for a "No on Hate" rally.

April 13, 2009

CalPIRG Meets at Poverty Event

By Nadia Ismail

Students gathered at UC Davis this weekend to participate in the 2009 West Coast Student Conference on Hunger and Homelessness.

March 9, 2009

Student Initiates Business Apparel Clothing Drive

By Nadia Ismail

As the California unemployment rate climbs, one UCSB student has launched an initiative to get the jobless citizens of Santa Barbara back on their feet.

March 2, 2009

UCSB Grad To Rocket Into Cosmos

By Nadia Ismail

In T-minus two weeks, UCSB alumnus Joseph Acaba will blast off into outer space onboard NASA's spacecraft Discovery.

February 18, 2009

BSU Hosts Annual Events for Black History Month

By Nadia Ismail

As part of its Black History Month celebrations, UCSB's Black Student Union recently launched its annual student outreach program, inviting students from underprivileged areas to explore campus.