Mind, Body & Soul

Negativity: A New Social Norm

February 5, 2018 by

Alaina Ayres questions the tendency of people to spiral into negativity just to have something to talk about.
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Surviving the Sophomore Slump

January 31, 2018 by

Calista Liu talks about how Sophomore year can be up and down at times.
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Should I Stay or Should I Evacuate?: Students’ Focus Disrupted by Thomas Fire

December 9, 2017 by

Naima Sudjian-Carlisle urges UCSB's administration to take the Thomas fire seriously for the sake of students' health and safety.
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Biking On Campus Sucks So Bad

November 15, 2017 by

Ali Abouesh is over how some people at this school bike, and wants it to be safer for everyone.
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UCSB’s Disinterest for Memes Nauseates Me to My Core

October 24, 2017 by

Katherine Chen exposes UCSB's lack of meme culture in comparison to other universities.
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Fight for Your Right to Party Politik

October 18, 2017 by and

Shyam Sriram and Adam Wolfe showcase the unique political culture of UCSB and the Isla Vista Community.
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We Can No Longer Ignore the Fraternity Problem

October 11, 2017 by

Ali Abouesh criticizes pervasive issues of power and exploitation within the institution of Greek life.
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Reflections from the Halfway Mark: The Ups and Downs of My First Two Years as a Gaucho

August 23, 2017 by

Laurel Rinehart takes a walk down memory lane and shares advice and insights from her college experience.
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Mental Health Studies: A Patient Perspective on Psychology

July 25, 2017 by

An in-depth look at the lack of inclusion in Psychology and an analysis of the effects it has on marginalized groups.
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Rules of Sex and Marriage

May 31, 2017 by

Komal Surani questions the way we come to understand and follow the rules of sex and marriage.
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Bike Accidents on Campus: The Unaddressed Epidemic

May 18, 2017 by

Sebastianne Kent addresses the ongoing problem of bicycle crashes in our community.
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A View Through the Haze: A Stoner’s Gaze at UCSB

April 20, 2017 by

Opinion Editor Sebastianne Kent hopes you take full advantage of your 4/20.
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Attachment in an Unattached Love

April 19, 2017 by

Allie Lebos tells us how to deal with feelings of attachment in an era where "friends with benefits" relationships and hookups reign.
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Epicurus: So you want to be happy? … Well, you won’t like the answer.

April 18, 2017 by

Brian Wheat discusses Epicurus' philosophy on how to attain happiness through the pursuit of friendships over love and meaning over money.
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Advice for an Anxious Mind

April 17, 2017 by

Zach Morgan writes on the importance of acknowledging and addressing mental health issues such as anxiety, and how pursuing balance in your life leads to overall well-being.
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