Mind, Body & Soul

drawing of a girl casually reading a book inside of a fuel gauge
drawing of a girl casually reading a book inside of a fuel gauge

Why Skinny Feels Heavy

August 16, 2019 by

Anna Zhou shares her struggles being comfortable in her own skin and declares self-care to be the new skinny.
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Floating Doctors Sunk All Doubts

August 2, 2019 by

Siavash Ghadiri shares how his experience helping doctors abroad helped to solidify his desire to become a dentist.
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Stereotypes of Californians are Scarily Accurate

June 24, 2019 by

Carley Weiler writes about the culture shock she experienced after moving from Ohio to SoCal.
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Don’t Choke Me, Daddy

June 12, 2019 by

Eloise Scott emphasizes the importance of getting consent before getting kinky.
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The Politics of A Good Night’s Sleep

June 10, 2019 by

Examining the social implications of sleep, Kian Karamdashti encourages readers to hit snooze.
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Load Shedding Is Nasty

June 8, 2019 by

While studying abroad in South Africa, Miranda de Moraes exposes how energy regulations enforce inequality.
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How Defensive Architecture Hurts I.V.’s Houseless Population

May 30, 2019 by

Andrea Dager discusses the impact of defensive architecture on I.V.'s houseless population.
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Why Does Birth Control Always Feel Like a Battlefield?

May 28, 2019 by

Cardi Bradshaw sets the record straight on misconceptions about birth control.
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Living In A Fog

May 26, 2019 by

Hannah Peck writes about the physical and emotional devastation caused by her concussion.
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Students Speak Out On Toxic Masculinity

May 23, 2019 by

UCSB students open up about their experiences with toxic masculinity.
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The Consequences of the UCPD Allegations

May 9, 2019 by

Anonymous examines the implications of the allegations against the UCSB UCPD.
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Life and Death in a Nutshell

May 9, 2019 by

Harper Lambert writes about living with a fatal food allergy and the surprising lessons she learned along the way.
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My Struggle to Master My Mindset

May 5, 2019 by

Anabel Costa probes the benefits of embracing a growth mindset.
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Coping with Divorce in College

May 3, 2019 by

Paige Holloway explores the lasting effects of divorce on college-aged children.
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Case Cracked: Casual Coitus on College Campuses

May 2, 2019 by

Marie Stevenson examines college student's views on casual sex.
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