Mind, Body & Soul

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.

June 24, 2019

Stereotypes of Californians are Scarily Accurate

By Carley Weiler

Carley Weiler writes about the culture shock she experienced after moving from Ohio to SoCal.

June 12, 2019

Don’t Choke Me, Daddy

By Eloise Scott

Eloise Scott emphasizes the importance of getting consent before getting kinky.

June 10, 2019

The Politics of A Good Night’s Sleep

By Kian Karamdashti

Examining the social implications of sleep, Kian Karamdashti encourages readers to hit snooze.

June 8, 2019

Load Shedding Is Nasty

By Miranda de Moraes

While studying abroad in South Africa, Miranda de Moraes exposes how energy regulations enforce inequality.

May 30, 2019

How Defensive Architecture Hurts I.V.’s Houseless Population

By Andrea Dager

Andrea Dager discusses the impact of defensive architecture on I.V.'s houseless population.

May 28, 2019

Why Does Birth Control Always Feel Like a Battlefield?

By Cardi Bradshaw

Cardi Bradshaw sets the record straight on misconceptions about birth control.

May 26, 2019

Living In A Fog

By Hannah Peck

Hannah Peck writes about the physical and emotional devastation caused by her concussion.

May 23, 2019

Students Speak Out On Toxic Masculinity

By Opinion Editor

UCSB students open up about their experiences with toxic masculinity.

May 9, 2019

The Consequences of the UCPD Allegations

By Anonymous

Anonymous examines the implications of the allegations against the UCSB UCPD.

May 9, 2019

Life and Death in a Nutshell

By Harper Lambert

Harper Lambert writes about living with a fatal food allergy and the surprising lessons she learned along the way.

May 5, 2019

My Struggle to Master My Mindset

By Anabel Costa

Anabel Costa probes the benefits of embracing a growth mindset.

May 3, 2019

Coping with Divorce in College

By Paige Holloway

Paige Holloway explores the lasting effects of divorce on college-aged children.

May 2, 2019

Case Cracked: Casual Coitus on College Campuses

By Marie Stevenson

Marie Stevenson examines college student's views on casual sex.

April 25, 2019

Toxic Friends No More!

By Grace Wiley

Grace Wiley calls upon college students to cleanse their social lives of toxicity.

April 25, 2019

The “Can Fairies” of Isla Vista

By Thomas Lenihan

Thomas Lenihan implores his fellow I.V. residents to face uncomfortable facts.