Mind, Body & Soul

Is Studying Abroad All Sunshine and Rainbows?

April 18, 2019 by

Autumn Murphy questions whether or not studying abroad really lives up to its hype.
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Bleed, Baby, Bleed!

April 4, 2019 by

Kat Chen's ode to the Diva cup.
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Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last. Get Over It.

March 25, 2019 by

Jordan Curiel critiques the Nice Guy Complex, and what the real implications of the "friend zone."
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It’s Affirmative: Yes Means Yes

March 17, 2019 by

Juliet Carter highlights the importance of teaching consent at a young age.
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Group or Individual Therapy — It Depends On You!

March 15, 2019 by

Jasmine Feng details her experiences with individual and group therapy and issues an important reminder that it does get better.
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Flesh Prison: What Do You Call Yours?

March 12, 2019 by

Kat Chen discusses the importance that names take in our lives and bodies.
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Not Your Exotic Babe: Navigating I.V. As Ethnically Ambiguous

March 11, 2019 by

A Gaucho breaks down why pickup lines that fetishize ethnic ambiguity are creepy, not cute.
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Honestly, Honesty is Easier

March 8, 2019 by

Emily Smith extolls the virtues of being honest with her parents and the role that plays in fostering healthy relationships.
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Healthcare in College is a Total Headache

March 7, 2019 by

Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson dissects the difficulty of dealing with medical side effects while also being a full-time student.
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In Defense of Dutch Directness

March 6, 2019 by

Britt de Visser argues that we should take a page out the Dutch's books and try being more straightforward in our daily interactions.
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Great Sexpectations

March 3, 2019 by

Max Hampton issues an important reminder that consent is always sexy!
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The Game of Life: Why You Should Play By Your Own Rules

March 2, 2019 by

Calista Liu meditates on the importance of measuring success by your own terms.
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Take a Rain Check On Your Rain Resentment

February 27, 2019 by

Miya Herzstein muses on the state of rain aversion at UCSB, and encourages Gauchos to find joy in all types of weather.
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How My Parents’ Divorce Affects My Love Life

February 26, 2019 by

Sophia Rollins examines how her parents' divorce has impacted the already-tumultuous world of dating.
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A Field Guide to Introversion

February 21, 2019 by

Jordan Curiel makes a case for the more subdued lifestyle of introverts.
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