Mind, Body & Soul

The Criminalization of Skateboarding is a Push Too Far

March 15, 2018 by

Kekai 'O Kalani Akita protests the harsh regulations against skating on UCSB's campus.
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Having Bed Bugs Taught Me To Live in the Present

March 15, 2018 by

Harper Lambert offers a positive perspective on a typically unpleasant situation.
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Are UCSB Advisors Even Advising?

March 1, 2018 by

Stephanie Arentz details her experience at the UCSB advising office, and offers up potential remedies to problems she encountered.
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Sex Education is Failing American Students

February 21, 2018 by

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

February 19, 2018 by

Anjalie Tandon offers an alternative view to the idea that a successful career is essential to form one's identity and purpose in life.
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Hey, Hillary Clinton: I Pegged

February 15, 2018 by

Opinion writer Roxie Night details her experience with the often stigmatized sexual activity known as "pegging" and provides several tips for the sexually ambitious.
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UCSB Major Roulette: An Outdated Tradition

February 8, 2018 by

Kate Adler opposes UCSB's policy of requiring students to choose a major as soon as they enter their freshman year.
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Best Dating Apps for People at UCSB Who Are Interested in Being in a Relationship

February 7, 2018 by

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

February 5, 2018 by

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

January 31, 2018 by

Calista Liu talks about how Sophomore year can be up and down at times.
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Should I Stay or Should I Evacuate?: Students’ Focus Disrupted by Thomas Fire

December 9, 2017 by

Naima Sudjian-Carlisle urges UCSB's administration to take the Thomas fire seriously for the sake of students' health and safety.
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Biking On Campus Sucks So Bad

November 15, 2017 by

Ali Abouesh is over how some people at this school bike, and wants it to be safer for everyone.
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UCSB’s Disinterest for Memes Nauseates Me to My Core

October 24, 2017 by

Katherine Chen exposes UCSB's lack of meme culture in comparison to other universities.
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Fight for Your Right to Party Politik

October 18, 2017 by and

Shyam Sriram and Adam Wolfe showcase the unique political culture of UCSB and the Isla Vista Community.
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We Can No Longer Ignore the Fraternity Problem

October 11, 2017 by

Ali Abouesh criticizes pervasive issues of power and exploitation within the institution of Greek life.
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