Sophia Lovell

April 7, 2022

Best Coffee Shops Near UCSB

By Sophia Lovell

Many lattes, baked goods and study sessions later — I have for you, the most well-known coffee spots near UCSB.

July 15, 2021

Pride for Profit

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell reflects on the inauthenticity of corporate Pride Month.

June 15, 2021

Addressing Racial Disparities in Vaccine Distribution

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell highlights the racial disparities in vaccination rates, arguing that it is more important now than ever to actively bridge these gaps.

April 14, 2021

Asian Americans Should Not Be Silenced

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell calls for loud and unabashed activism in the aftermath of recent attacks targeting members of the Asian American community.

February 25, 2021

A Call to Increase Diversity in Classrooms — Beyond S.T.E.M.

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell points outa. lack of diversity in the philosophy major and argues for the need for more minority racial and gender voices in social science classrooms.

February 23, 2021

Argument in the Office: Resolutions — Should we leave them in 2020?

By Sophia Lovell, Toni Shindler-Ruberg

Sophia Lovell and Toni Shindler-Ruberg examine the pros and cons of setting resolutions for the new year.

October 29, 2020

The Case Against Amy Coney Barrett

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell discusses the possible implications of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy coney Barrett.

July 13, 2020

Asian Americans Should Stand With the Black Lives Matter Movement

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell discuss the idea of the model minority and compels the Asian American community to stand with the Black Lives Matter Movement.

May 19, 2020

Taking Baby Steps From Baby Back Ribs: An Argument for Flexitarianism

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell invites you to examine the little ways you could make your diet more eco-friendly.

April 29, 2020

Biden Or Bust

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell discusses the importance of voting regardless of whether your first-choice candidate is the nominee.

April 24, 2020

Why You Should Really Stay Inside

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell urges students to be cautious and stay inside.

November 25, 2019

Living in Ambiguity

By Sophia Lovell

Sophia Lovell explores the difficulties of defining your cultural identity when you come from a mixed race background.