Mind, Body & Soul

February 3, 2022

A Letter to All Ex-Book Readers: It’s Time To Restart.

By Lola Watts

Lola Watts implores readers to start reading again.

January 13, 2022

Introverts Are Not Immune — But Everyone Thinks We Are

By Yiu-On Li

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

January 4, 2022

Jingling to the Jukebox

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo explores the emotional nuances contained in holiday music's snowy package.

October 14, 2021

The Troubling Commodification and Appropriation of Spirituality

By Maggie Modovsky

Maggie Modovsky explores the troubling commodification and appropriation of spirituality as a trend.

September 30, 2021

The Deep Invasive Roots of Christian Nationalism

By Megan Ramsey

Megan Ramsey explores the current and historical roots of Christian extremism.

July 28, 2021

Thriving Not Surviving; The Thriving Initiative Shows Us What Healing Could Look Like

By Taylor Clark

Taylor Clark explores the Thriving Initiative's inclusive community-centered approach to mental health at UCSB.

July 24, 2021

Stop Calling Women “Females”

By Kenneth Moody

Kenneth Moody discusses the outdated and sexist origins of the term “female.”

June 22, 2021

Men, I Strongly Urge You To Get a Bowl Cut for Your Hot Girl Summer

By Min Seo Riu

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

June 17, 2021

An Open Letter to the Person That Thinks It’s Ok To Eat Cereal With Water

By Christine Tu

Christine Tu addresses the watery horrors of aquatic breakfast cereal consumption.

June 3, 2021

Things About America That Just Don’t Make Sense

By Athina Mihalopoulos

Athina Mihalopoulos reflects on her experience adapting to, new and often strange, American culture.

June 1, 2021

An Open Letter to a Perverted Elderly Man

By Kathleen Santacruz

Kathleen Santacruz breaks the silence and reflects on her troubling experience getting vaccinated.

May 11, 2021

L’Age des DILFs

By Min Seo Riu

Min Seo Riu reflects on her lifelong dedication to DILFs.

April 8, 2021

Why We Should Split the Bill

By Eric Heilmann

Eric Heilmann makes the case for men and women splitting the bill.

March 20, 2021

Let’s Talk About Sex… Ed And Why It Should Be Federally Mandated 

By Mikayla Buhbe

Mikayla Buhbe talks about why we should have federally mandated sexual education in this country.

March 10, 2021

Friend or Foe: Parent Edition

By Kiana Perez-Granados

Kiana Perez-Granados unpacks the harmful consequences of strict parenting, urging parents to instead encourage independence and agency in their children.

March 8, 2021

Shower Thoughts

By Maya Salem

Maya Salem explores the unique space the shower provides for introspection and a deserved break from everyday life.