The Vitamin Breakdown
We’re told that vitamin intake is an important part of maintaining our health. But when there’s a vitamin for every letter in the alphabet...
Chloe Chow (UCSB ‘22)
Chloe Chow (UCSB ‘22)
Chloe is a second year Communication major who's loving her time at UCSB. When she's not studying, you can find her binge watching shows, eating hot pot or hanging out with friends in IV with a Blenders cup in her hands. Keep up with her on her Instagram page: @chloechoww
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Do's and Don'ts: Interview Edition
Let’s face it: we hate interviews. From jittery legs to sweaty palms to quivering voices, we know what the stress of interviews does to our...
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Holiday Playlists You Need to be Listening To
The holidays are quickly approaching, and whether you’re stressed over finals or stressed over planning out holiday gatherings or deciding...
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Studying Abroad Experiences
Anybody who’s studied abroad will tell you they had the time of their lives while abroad. I started working at the UCSB Education Abroad...
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What Teaching Kids Music Taught Me
I joined a volunteer group called the Music Teachers of Isla Vista and taught music to elementary school students. Because I have a musical...
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Life Lessons I Learned from Listening to Ariana Grande
We all know her name. From childhood actor to Billboard’s “Woman of the Year,” Ariana Grande has definitely made herself known in not only...
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Confessions from Ms. Competitive
We’re human, and let’s face it: we’re competitive. Whether it’s in sports, academics, or in our social lives, our competitive sides can...
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4 Easy Ways You Could Save the Earth
April 22nd is National Earth Day, but in all honesty, I think every day should be Earth Day. We get it—you’re busy. It’s a hassle to go out...
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Target Finally Opened in SB and We're Screaming
Target. The store itself is such a staple — a necessity if you will. With about 1.2 million daily visitors and over 27 million Target...
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3 Fitness YouTubers to Help You Start Your Fitness Journey
Chances are, you’ve probably told yourself: “I need to get fit”, “I need to go to the gym”, or “I should really start being more active.”...
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I Meditated Every Day for a Month and Here's What Happened
“Meditation is about letting go, not trying, not doing anything in fact.” – Headspace I think I’m naturally a busybody. I like having tasks...
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Healing a Broken-Hearted Friend
We’ve all been there. Whether it was your heart or your friend’s heart, we know the pain of heartbreak very well. Everyone has different...
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Saving Money: The Broke College Student Edition
We’ve coined the phrase “broke college student” at least once in our lives. With expenses like tuition rolling around every quarter, it can...
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Reasons Why Being Single on Valentine's Day is the Best
Being single, specifically on Valentine’s Day, can make us feel extra lonely. In a crowd full of happy couples, our hands feel colder than...
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A Message to My Asian Parents
We’ve all felt our parents’ expectations being forced down our throats. Coming from an Asian household, there’s always the assumption that...
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How To Take Care of Your Skin in the Winter
‘Tis the season to be… crusty? We all love the winter season. We’ve been waiting a whole year for freshly baked gingerbread cookies, the...
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How Music Affects the Human Brain
Music plays a giant role in all of our lives. We all sing in the shower, jam out in the car, let out a good cry to our “simp” playlist on...
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What Culture Shock Feels Like
SoCal, more specifically the 626 area, is a place that almost everyone has heard of; whether it be from the popular 626 Night Market that...
How To Live With Eczema
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes dry, itchy and irritated skin that can affect any part of the body, and is...
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What I Learned From My Best Friend's Depression
I met my best friend two years ago in my junior year of high school. Though we weren’t that close in the beginning of our friendship, we...
