Mind, Body & Soul

The Politics of A Good Night’s Sleep

Examining the social implications of sleep, Kian Karamdashti encourages readers to hit snooze.
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Load Shedding Is Nasty

While studying abroad in South Africa, Miranda de Moraes exposes how energy regulations enforce inequality.
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How Defensive Architecture Hurts I.V.’s Houseless Population

Andrea Dager discusses the impact of defensive architecture on I.V.'s houseless population.
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Why Does Birth Control Always Feel Like a Battlefield?

Cardi Bradshaw sets the record straight on misconceptions about birth control.
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Living In A Fog

Hannah Peck writes about the physical and emotional devastation caused by her concussion.
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Students Speak Out On Toxic Masculinity

UCSB students open up about their experiences with toxic masculinity.
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The Consequences of the UCPD Allegations

Anonymous examines the implications of the allegations against the UCSB UCPD.
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Life and Death in a Nutshell

Harper Lambert writes about living with a fatal food allergy and the surprising lessons she learned along the way.
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My Struggle to Master My Mindset

Anabel Costa probes the benefits of embracing a growth mindset.
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Coping with Divorce in College

Paige Holloway explores the lasting effects of divorce on college-aged children.
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Case Cracked: Casual Coitus on College Campuses

Marie Stevenson examines college student's views on casual sex.
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Toxic Friends No More!

Grace Wiley calls upon college students to cleanse their social lives of toxicity.
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The “Can Fairies” of Isla Vista

Thomas Lenihan implores his fellow I.V. residents to face uncomfortable facts.
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Getting A’s and Taking L’s

Joshen Mantai examines how academic pressure has negatively impacted her mental health in college.
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Is Studying Abroad All Sunshine and Rainbows?

Autumn Murphy questions whether or not studying abroad really lives up to its hype.
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