Why I Write Poems Even Though They're Bad
Bottom line: because I like it! It took me a while to realize that being creative does not mean being perfect. That’s really hard for me to...
Olivia Fetter (UCSB ‘22)
Olivia Fetter (UCSB ‘22)
Olivia Fetter is a first-year at UC Santa Barbara planning to major in Psych and Brain Sciences. She loves traveling, terribly cheesy movies, photography, music, the Oxford Comma, and memes. A fun fact about Olivia is that she graduated from the same Connecticut high school as the actor who plays John Tucker in John Tucker Must Die, and she has genuinely looked forward to being able to say that since 10th grade. See what she means about cheesy movies?
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Dear Creepy Men, Get Out of Our DMs
Recently, I’ve noticed more messages coming into my “requested” inbox on Instagram. They’re never good. It’s either a bot trying to seduce...
The Best Movies for Every Mood
If you always seem to find yourself with nothing to watch, this guide is for you. This is a comprehensive (meaning it includes Hulu,...
8 Skincare Products That Work for Acne-Prone Skin
I started getting acne when I was like ten years old. It was, to say the least, the worst. Even when I stopped actively breaking out, my...
The Therapy Session that Actually Helped
First off, let me tell you why I think this is an important article to write, and why I also think it’s worth reading. I’ve spent a...
How to Stay Organized and On Top of It This Quarter
In the first few days of the new quarter, it’s pretty easy to make resolutions. It’s also pretty easy to give up on them a week later...
5 Programs for Going Abroad This Summer
Traveling to new places is a great way to broaden your perspective on the world, and it’s an experience that will stick with you for years...
The 10 Books That Impacted Me The Most
I have always loved to read ever since I learned how, especially if the story was tragic or slightly frightening. I’m not really sure why I...
Learning to Take Your Own Advice: A Promotion of Self-Love
I treat other people better than I treat myself. When I feel toxicity in any relationship I usually let it slide, and rationalize based on...
Making the Most of the Dining Hall
Eating in college can be a little tough. We'd all love to go out and treat ourselves to a nice meal every night, but I could not name a...
