Mind, Body & Soul

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

April 18, 2023 by

Kira Logan explores the unique value of female friendship through intimate moments and insightful conversations.
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Udderly Gross: An Ode to Oat Milk

July 26, 2022 by

Simone Kuo discusses the inefficiency of cow's milk and weighs the benefits of non-dairy alternatives, particularly oat milk.
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Can College Students Be Healthy in Isla Vista?

April 18, 2022 by

Athina Mihalopoulos considers some forms of healthy eating here in Isla Vista.
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Taking a Mental Breather With Music

April 14, 2022 by

Michelle Shteynberg mulls over the effects of music on mental health.
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New Year, New Habits … Or Not.

March 31, 2022 by

Samantha Lopez reflects on the difficulties of maintaining resolutions nearly four months after the start of the new year.
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Turn Down Your Speakers, It’s Time to Start Listening for the Snowy Plovers

March 31, 2022 by

Lola Watts reflects on the beauty of Santa Barbara's often overlooked natural environment.
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“Euphoria”: A Case of Ecstasy or Misery?

February 24, 2022 by

Zuri Wilson unpacks explorations of mental health and drug abuse in the hit TV show "Euphoria."
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A Letter to All Ex-Book Readers: It’s Time To Restart.

February 3, 2022 by

Lola Watts implores readers to start reading again.
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Introverts Are Not Immune — But Everyone Thinks We Are

January 13, 2022 by

Yiu-On Li provides an introspective reflection on the impact of the pandemic on introverts.
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Jingling to the Jukebox

January 4, 2022 by

Katie Caracciolo explores the emotional nuances contained in holiday music's snowy package.
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The Troubling Commodification and Appropriation of Spirituality

October 14, 2021 by

Maggie Modovsky explores the troubling commodification and appropriation of spirituality as a trend.
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The Deep Invasive Roots of Christian Nationalism

September 30, 2021 by

Megan Ramsey explores the current and historical roots of Christian extremism.
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Thriving Not Surviving; The Thriving Initiative Shows Us What Healing Could Look Like

July 28, 2021 by

Taylor Clark explores the Thriving Initiative's inclusive community-centered approach to mental health at UCSB.
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Stop Calling Women “Females”

July 24, 2021 by

Kenneth Moody discusses the outdated and sexist origins of the term “female.”
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Men, I Strongly Urge You To Get a Bowl Cut for Your Hot Girl Summer

June 22, 2021 by

Mindy Riu breaks down the secret sexiness of Spock's bowl cut.
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