Mind, Body & Soul

July 19, 2026

All dogs go to heaven

By Makena Eggiman

Makena Eggiman writes one final ode to her childhood dog, thanking her for her service.

April 16, 2026

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

By Sneha Cheenath

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

August 22, 2025

(You should be) Dancing through life

By Katelyn Mihalko

Katelyn Mihalko recounts how she fell in love with line dancing, and the freedom that comes with it.

July 26, 2025

Sunset Diaries: Future Nostalgia

By Lucy Dixon

Lucy Dixon finds that sunset is always her most contemplative time.

July 11, 2025

Biochemist reviews a couple viral health trends (it’s not looking good)

By Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth Lee debunks viral health trends and the people who created them.

May 8, 2025

Heartbreak and nature: it works

By Nestor Manzanares

Nestor Manzanares found healing somewhere that heartbreak couldn't reach him: the ocean.

March 2, 2024

In defense of bimbo feminism in academics: a woman’s right to mediocrity

By Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth Lee discusses bimbo feminism and defends a woman's right to mediocrity.

February 8, 2024

No love is ever wasted

By Kira Logan

Kira Logan talks about finding love, but not losing it.

October 31, 2023

The costly convenience of food delivery, and a vision for shopping local

By Arjun Vinod

Arjun Vinod reflects on sustainable grocery shopping and the environmental perils of food delivery.

April 18, 2023

Nail polish and pillow fights: What girlhood taught me about love

By Kira Logan

Kira Logan explores the unique value of female friendship through intimate moments and insightful conversations.

July 26, 2022

Udderly Gross: An Ode to Oat Milk

By Simone Kuo

Simone Kuo discusses the inefficiency of cow's milk and weighs the benefits of non-dairy alternatives, particularly oat milk.

April 18, 2022

Can College Students Be Healthy in Isla Vista?

By Athina Mihalopoulos

Athina Mihalopoulos considers some forms of healthy eating here in Isla Vista.

April 14, 2022

Taking a Mental Breather With Music

By Michelle Shteynberg

Michelle Shteynberg mulls over the effects of music on mental health.

March 31, 2022

New Year, New Habits … Or Not.

By Samantha Lopez

Samantha Lopez reflects on the difficulties of maintaining resolutions nearly four months after the start of the new year.

March 31, 2022

Turn Down Your Speakers, It’s Time to Start Listening for the Snowy Plovers

By Lola Watts

Lola Watts reflects on the beauty of Santa Barbara's often overlooked natural environment.

February 24, 2022

“Euphoria”: A Case of Ecstasy or Misery?

By Zuri Wilson

Zuri Wilson unpacks explorations of mental health and drug abuse in the hit TV show "Euphoria."