Mind, Body & Soul

April 12, 2018

A Case for the NewCen: It Is Time for Change

By Luke McCrary

Luke McCrary provides a case in favor of the NewCen project.

April 2, 2018

Ole Gaucho’s Gotta Go

By Kekai O Kalani Akita

Aside from simply redressing Ole to resemble a true gaucho, negating this whole mess, we could try something new. Retire the old gaucho and let the Mapaches take the reins.

March 15, 2018

The Criminalization of Skateboarding is a Push Too Far

By Kekai O Kalani Akita

Kekai 'O Kalani Akita protests the harsh regulations against skating on UCSB's campus.

March 15, 2018

Having Bed Bugs Taught Me To Live in the Present

By Harper Lambert

Harper Lambert offers a positive perspective on a typically unpleasant situation.

March 1, 2018

Are UCSB Advisors Even Advising?

By Stephanie Arentz

Stephanie Arentz details her experience at the UCSB advising office, and offers up potential remedies to problems she encountered.

February 21, 2018

Sex Education is Failing American Students

By Claire Horsley

Claire Horsley highlights the importance of sex education and questions why our school system does not consider sexual health a priority for students.

February 19, 2018

Existential Crises and the Quest for Validation

By Anjalie Tandon

Anjalie Tandon offers an alternative view to the idea that a successful career is essential to form one's identity and purpose in life.

February 15, 2018

Hey, Hillary Clinton: I Pegged

By Roxie Night

Opinion writer Roxie Night details her experience with the often stigmatized sexual activity known as "pegging" and provides several tips for the sexually ambitious.

February 8, 2018

UCSB Major Roulette: An Outdated Tradition

By Kate Adler

Kate Adler opposes UCSB's policy of requiring students to choose a major as soon as they enter their freshman year.

February 7, 2018

Best Dating Apps for People at UCSB Who Are Interested in Being in a Relationship

By Komal Surani

With Valentine's Day approaching, Komal Surani breaks down the online dating scene to assist Gauchos on their search for love.

February 5, 2018

Negativity: A New Social Norm

By Alaina Ayres

Alaina Ayres questions the tendency of people to spiral into negativity just to have something to talk about.

January 31, 2018

Surviving the Sophomore Slump

By Calista Liu

Calista Liu talks about how Sophomore year can be up and down at times.

December 9, 2017

Should I Stay or Should I Evacuate?: Students’ Focus Disrupted by Thomas Fire

By Naima Sudjian-Carlisle

Naima Sudjian-Carlisle urges UCSB's administration to take the Thomas fire seriously for the sake of students' health and safety.

November 15, 2017

Biking On Campus Sucks So Bad

By Ali Abouesh

Ali Abouesh is over how some people at this school bike, and wants it to be safer for everyone.

October 24, 2017

UCSB’s Disinterest for Memes Nauseates Me to My Core

By Katherine Chen

Katherine Chen exposes UCSB's lack of meme culture in comparison to other universities.

October 18, 2017

Fight for Your Right to Party Politik

By Shyam Sriram, Adam Wolfe

Shyam Sriram and Adam Wolfe showcase the unique political culture of UCSB and the Isla Vista Community.