Trust Me I’m a Professional: A look at why many African-Americans abstain from seeking mental health help
Taking care of our mental health is a crucial component to living a happy and…
Yearly Archives: 2019
Santa Barbara Community Gardens
Santa Barbara, California is home to one of the most moderate year-round climates in the…
Night Lizard Brewing Company: Brewing For A Cause
What pairs best with my craft beer? Local brewing company Night Lizard’s answer might surprise…
Invasive Plants and Their Effect on the Local Ecology
There is an issue that does not always get enough coverage—invasive plant species and their…
Technology Raised a Distracted Generation. Technology Will Now Save That Same Generation
Have we always had a problem with focus and concentration, or has technology and its…
Open Letter to Government Representatives Concerning Universal Preschool
8/20/2019 Dear Senator Hannah Beth Jackson and Das Williams; As a student at Antioch University…
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Stigma Around Borderline Personality Disorder
When most people think of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) they might think of the movie…
Raw Food & Focus: How Eating Raw Food Became a Tool for Academic Success
Sleepy, hungry, full, very sleepy, repeat. This cycle can describe my relationship with food for…
What to Write When You Don’t Know What to Write: A Writer’s Guide to Writer’s Block
It’s time to write. You’re sat in your favorite place in the house, library, coffee…
The Oracle
The Oracle saw all. A priestess of sight, she forsake her own womanhood in service…
Bone-Song: The Ancient World of Kenning’s
A good kenning sears right into your soul and plays music on your heart strings.…
Meditating on Death to Commit to Living: Part 2
“As a Buddhist, I view death as a normal process, a reality that I accept…
Trauma-Informed Education: Addressing School-to-Prison Pipeline
Imagine identifying a toxin so potent it could rewire a child’s brain and erode his…
I’m Twenty Eight and I Just Planned My Funeral
Surround us with sunflowers, eat all the cake, listen to music, and then bring me…
Medication Assisted Treatment: Solution or Set-Up for Opiate Addicts?
Nowadays there seems to be a pharmaceutical solution for all that ails you. Does your…
Restorative Practices in Schools
Traditional forms of discipline are not as effective as some may think. Detention, suspension, and…
Meditating on Death to Commit to Living: Part 1
Death. This is not a typical conversation that comes up casually over drinks with friends,…
Career Counseling At Antioch Santa Barbara
Many students will agree that considering post-graduation career options can be intimidating and overwhelming. It’s…
The Importance of Ethnic Studies in Pre-College Education on Developing Student Identities
As Odyssey’s Managing Editor, I had the privilege of sitting down with Marcus Lopez, a dear…
What Surfing Taught Me About Overcoming Trauma
When I first decided to learn to surf, I thought of it as nothing more…
One Book at a Time
Perhaps the best writing advice was given to me by a mentor of mine and…
Today’s Inmate is Tomorrow’s Neighbor
The United states incarcerates more of its citizens than any other country in the world.…
Falling Through Cracks: When The Safety Net for Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder Fails
Imagine spending days in the hospital emergency room with your child—who at times is strapped…
Ojai Trees: Working Towards A Greener Future
As Co2 levels continue to rise, contributing to global temperature changes and warming, humanity is…
Fighting Poverty Through Skateboarding
Growing up in the United States most of us live a life that is full…