Mind, Body & Soul

Coming Out: How My Queerness Came To Be

August 3, 2018 by

Evelyn Spence shares her coming out story and offers words of encouragement to readers who may be processing their own sexualities.
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Argument in the Office: The Ethics of Infidelity

July 18, 2018 by and

Is cheating an unforgivable violation or an understandable human error? Aryana Kamelian and Konrad Neithercutt present both sides of the story.
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“That’s So OCD”

July 6, 2018 by

Hana Simon opens up about her experience with OCD and the ways in which people can best express empathy.
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I Have To Have Sex With Someone Before I Can Get To Know Them

June 20, 2018 by

Veronica Meyers explains why getting down with someone is her favorite ice-breaker.
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Tinder Massages: A Whole New Meaning of “I Gaucho Back”

June 13, 2018 by

Katherine Chen provides a strong endorsement of seeking massages via Tinder.
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Two Down, Two to Go: Reflections From the Halfway Mark

June 7, 2018 by

As her sophomore year comes to a close, Assistant Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson reflects on her UCSB experience thus far.
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In Slow-Motion: Experiencing Loss From Afar

May 31, 2018 by

Hannah Jackson unpacks the emotions that come with experiencing grief as a college student.
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Being a Virgin in the Hookup Culture

May 30, 2018 by

Calista Liu reflects on her decision to wait to have sex on her own terms, rather than those of society.
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The Student Experience: Mental Health Vignettes

May 24, 2018 by

UCSB students share their stories and insights about mental health.
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A Love Letter to My Roots

May 9, 2018 by

Sanya Kamidi reflects on her cultural identity and what it means to be Indian.
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It’s Rideshare, Not Sotheby’s, Not Six Flags

May 3, 2018 by

Katherine Chen compels Gauchos to give each other rides without breaking the bank.
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Say “Hi” to Your Desk Attendants

April 26, 2018 by

Erika Fandel questions why students give the cold shoulder to desk attendants in their residence halls.
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Why Being Honest Is Sexy

April 26, 2018 by

Aryana Kamelian gets real about the importance of honesty in the bedroom.
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A Case for the NewCen: It Is Time for Change

April 12, 2018 by

Luke McCrary provides a case in favor of the NewCen project.
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Ole Gaucho’s Gotta Go

April 2, 2018 by

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.
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