Mind, Body & Soul

March 5, 2020

Girls Have Hair, Why Should I Care?

By Anabel Costa

"Let's just let the hairy girls live," exclaims Anabel Costa as she urges readers to do as they damn please with their body hair.

February 13, 2020

Why Having a Passion is Overrated

By Veronica Vo

I think it’s okay not to know where you’re going. What matters is that you live in a way that’s important to you. 

January 25, 2020

Is Studying Abroad Safe for Queer Students?

By Anabel Costa

Anabel Costa considers the safety implications of studying abroad for queer students.

January 14, 2020

College Coitus: The Double Standard Has Got to Go

By Hazel Siff

Hazel Siff discusses the issue with the double standard in the sex lives of college students.

January 11, 2020

A Fresh Take On The New Year

By Joshen Mantai

Joshen Mantai reimagines the concept of the New Year's resolution.

January 9, 2020

Local Porn Stars Rise to Fame by Keeping it Real

By Pei Ja Anderson

Pei Ja Anderson talks with I.V. based PornHub sensation Isla Summer and talks about the new ideals within the influencer community.

December 11, 2019

An East Coaster’s Guide To California Winter

By Anabel Costa

Dreaming of a white Christmas, Anabel Costa writes about how East Coast transplants can tap into the holiday spirit.

November 29, 2019

Is It Ethical to Own a Dog in College?

By Alice Symington

After stepping in dog poop, Alice Symington reassesses her stance on student dog ownership.

November 16, 2019

Close Your Tabs, Clear Your Mind

By Carley Weiler

Feeling overwhelmed? Chances are, so is your computer.

October 31, 2019

A Newbie’s Guide to Threesomes

By Anonymous Gaucho

An anonymous gaucho shares the secrets for having a successful threesome.

October 24, 2019

Body Neutrality is Anything But Neutral

By Anabel Costa

Anabel Costa became her best self by being body neutral, and believes this might be a better path to self love for others as well.

October 3, 2019

Why You Should Learn Another Language

By Carley Weiler

Carley Weiler share insights gained from her recent trip to learn Spanish in Costa Rica.

October 3, 2019

The Puerto Rican Protests: A Lesson in Democracy

By Nina Nazario

In light of recent protests in Puerto Rico, Nina Nazario discusses the importance of this victory to democracy as a whole.

September 26, 2019

A Freshman’s I.V. Survival Guide

By Melanie Ziment

Melanie Ziment doles out tips and tricks for staying safe and having fun in Isla Vista.

August 16, 2019

Why Skinny Feels Heavy

By Anna Zhou

Anna Zhou shares her struggles being comfortable in her own skin and declares self-care to be the new skinny.

August 2, 2019

Floating Doctors Sunk All Doubts

By Siavash Ghadiri

Siavash Ghadiri shares how his experience helping doctors abroad helped to solidify his desire to become a dentist.