Being the Main Character of my Story
Beautiful, brave, and bold everything–– I have ever wanted to be, but never felt enough to be. I never believed I was the main character of...
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The Funk Zone: The Perfect Spot to Add a Little Funk to Your Insta
Does your Instagram feel like it's missing a little funk, but you don’t know where to go to take some pics? Well, The Funk Zone awaits your...
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Op-Ed: Now is the Time to Divest from the Middle-East
As we head into a new administration, we desperately need to revisit our current international entanglements and reconsider the countries...
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Tips for Moving Across the Country for College
For the first 18 years of my life I grew up in the same home in rural-suburban Maryland, surrounded by the same people and places that I...
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Shelving the Stigma Behind Favorite Books
There’s an odd stigma and a lot more weight surrounding the question, “what’s your favorite book?” than there should be. Whether being...
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Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Weidner
Here at UC Santa Barbara, we are so lucky to be connected to admirable and strong alumni. And in current times, I believe that UCSB Alum,...
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How to Successfully Shift to Zoom University
The year 2020 has not been off to a great start. In March, the coronavirus pandemic forced millions to shift their whole lives around to...
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5 Ways to Deal With Criticism
Criticism, no matter what your profession is, at some point, you will receive some for your work. This can come in the form of academic...
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4 Ways to Combat Food Insecurity
At 11:10 am, on March 9th of 2020, COLA protesters “liberated” Ortega Dining Commons at UCSB. In what may or may not have been a PR stunt...
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Life with Binge Eating Disorder: A Normalized College Condition
“I remember feeling all these different emotions. Shame. Sadness. Frustration. I remember wanting to die while I was stuffing muffins into my mouth in the dark.”
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Machismo and How You Can Call It Out
Machismo. It’s a word that’s rarely used in my household, but one that I have felt and seen within the people around me. The word “Machismo...
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From Immigrant to Job Recruiter + Tips on How to be a Better Applicant
Have you ever applied for a job and didn’t hear back or have been flat out rejected by a position you desperately wanted? Have you ever...
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Let's Be Honest About Kobe Bryant
Trigger Warning: Discusses interpersonal violence, r*pe, and homophobia. Kobe Bryant was undeniably amazing at basketball. Growing up,...
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"Isolationism" in the Trump Administration
The Trump administration has included everything from hookers to the "covfefe" Twitter meme to toilets and everything in between. But...
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What is @CatcallsofSantaBarbara and who runs it?
Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual harassment and rape Fall quarter of 2019 for UCSB had become a wake-up call for the community to...
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UCSB's Woman of the Month
Michelle Obama once said, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” With that being said I think it is important we honor...
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The Heartache of Losing a Pet - A Tribute to Liza the Dog
Losing a pet can be a devastating experience. Many of us share an intense bond with our pets and consider them not only “just pets,” but...
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What the Challenges of a Romantic Relationship Teach You
I think anyone can agree that no romantic relationship is perfect. Even the most admirable couples are guaranteed to face their fair share...
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Why I Chose UCSB Over Cal
When I decided to go to UCSB instead of Cal, my parents and close friends were supportive of my choice. They trusted my decision and wanted...
