Mind, Body & Soul

Dangers of Self Diagnosis

Anjalie Tandon shares her thoughts on the pitfalls of self diagnosis.
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Girl (and boy) Interrupted

Sebastianne Kent talks through the major inconvenience of getting interrupted when getting intimate.
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Where the College Ends… And the Adventure Begins

Nik Frey takes a look over the edge - that is, the impending end of the college years.
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(Extra)ordinary People

Dakota Maxwell speaks with unique UC Santa Barbara students and residents of Isla Vista.
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The Impact of Cigarette Receptacles

Madeline Ewer believes the newly proposed cigarette butt receptacles in Isla Vista may reduce trash, but will also encourage students to smoke.
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Mindful Music

Allie Lebos talks about the power music has in influencing our emotions.
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When Cuddling Turns to Smothering

Allie Lebos talks boundaries when it comes to that thing we do when the weather is bad.
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The Difference Between Sleepy and Tired

Anjalie Tandon delves into what it means to be sleepy versus what it means to be tired.
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History in the Making: Isla Vista

Jonathan Abboud gives an account of IV's journey toward self governance.
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Sex Over Spring Break… The Safe Way

Allie Lebos encourages you to think before you hop into bed over spring break.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Why Ritalin and Disordered Eating Are an Awful Combination

Eshgh explores the unhealthy relationship between ADHD medication and eating disorders.
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BDSM: Keep It Mutual

I heard my friend’s story and was absolutely appalled. It almost brought tears to my eyes, and it wasn’t just because she’d been hurt and humiliated, but overwhelmingly because she didn’t thin...
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What’s Really Wrong With the Ratio at Parties

Sabine Hrkalovich analyzes the troubling dynamics of gender ratios
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Don’t Hesitate to Meditate

As midterms approach, Allie Lebos provides a few meditation tips to calm rising stress levels.
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No Hump, No Problem: Why I Stopped Having Sex at the Peak of My Sexuality

Leilani Riahi takes a fresh approach to sex and rediscovers a love for people.
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