Empty pews and oceanic feelings: Gen Z’s search for a secular god

April 16, 2026 by

Sneha Cheenath hopes this article doesn’t take her out of the running for next Pope.
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Unpacking the irrationality of disgust

October 16, 2025 by

Sneha Cheenath wants you to rethink what makes you squirm.
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A girl sits surrounded by all of the great things that Isla Vista has to offer.
A girl sits surrounded by all of the great things that Isla Vista has to offer.

Best Of 2025: On the map

June 5, 2025 by

The very best that UCSB has to offer, on an interactive map.
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Put down the razor: Reflections on body hair, feminism and the politics of the personal

April 24, 2025 by

Sneha Cheenath uses feminist literature to discuss oppressive beauty standards and her loathing of disposable razors.
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The Soup Chronicles: A comprehensive guide to the perfect vegetable soup

January 23, 2025 by

The Soup Chronicles: A comprehensive guide to the perfect vegetable soup I moved into my Isla Vista apartment in June 2023 for the summer session after my freshman year. My roommates were only joining...
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The Diversity Hire: the radical act of self-denial

February 22, 2024 by

In her brand-new column "The Diversity Hire", Sneha Cheenath reflects on what self-denial means to her.
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