Mind, Body & Soul

An invitation to introspection

October 18, 2017

Fight for Your Right to Party Politik

By Shyam Sriram, Adam Wolfe

Shyam Sriram and Adam Wolfe showcase the unique political culture of UCSB and the Isla Vista Community.

October 11, 2017

We Can No Longer Ignore the Fraternity Problem

By Ali Abouesh

Ali Abouesh criticizes pervasive issues of power and exploitation within the institution of Greek life.

August 23, 2017

Reflections from the Halfway Mark: The Ups and Downs of My First Two Years as a Gaucho

By Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart takes a walk down memory lane and shares advice and insights from her college experience.

July 25, 2017

Mental Health Studies: A Patient Perspective on Psychology

By Hugh Cook

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

May 31, 2017

Rules of Sex and Marriage

By Komal Surani

Komal Surani questions the way we come to understand and follow the rules of sex and marriage.

May 18, 2017

Bike Accidents on Campus: The Unaddressed Epidemic

By Sebastianne Kent

Sebastianne Kent addresses the ongoing problem of bicycle crashes in our community.

April 20, 2017

A View Through the Haze: A Stoner’s Gaze at UCSB

By Sebastianne Kent

Opinion Editor Sebastianne Kent hopes you take full advantage of your 4/20.

April 19, 2017

Attachment in an Unattached Love

By Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos tells us how to deal with feelings of attachment in an era where "friends with benefits" relationships and hookups reign.

April 18, 2017

Epicurus: So you want to be happy? … Well, you won’t like the answer.

By Brian Wheat

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

April 17, 2017

Advice for an Anxious Mind

By Zach Morgan

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.

April 13, 2017

The Problem With the Myth of College Utopia

By Laurel Rinehart

Laurel Rinehart helps dispel the problematic myth that college is a complete utopia.

April 12, 2017

Moving Up and Moving On: Breaking Patterns

By Allie Lebos

Allie Lebos identifies the importance of recognizing patterns. whether good or bad, in our lives.

April 11, 2017

Deltopia: Are We Doing it Right?

By Jackson Kerr

Opinion Editor Jackson Kerr weighs in on the state of Deltopia.

March 9, 2017

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Good Grades

By Neda Mazdisnian

Neda Mazdisnian addresses the issue of focusing too much on perfect grades.

March 8, 2017

Letter to the Editor: Isla Vista Needs Improved Community Center

By Cameron James Schunk, Jonathan Abboud

Directors on the board of the Isla Vista Community Development Corporation Jonathan Abboud and Cameron Schunk call for investment to improve the community center in I.V.