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Breaking the Cycle: The Intersection of Addiction, Mental Health, and “Houselessness” in Vancouver
A young boy, barely 18, struggles to hold up his sagging pants as he attempts to inject a needle into…
To Give is To Grow: Community Gardens Fight Food Insecurity
I’m sure you are familiar with canned food drives, and questions at the grocery store like, “Would you like to…
Kinship in the Kitchen
The holiday season of 2020 was undeniably different. The global pandemic had changed the nature by which we celebrated all…
Speaking Up Pt. 1 : Systems of Oppression and Racism in Academics
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Donte Newman and Dr. Carrie Hutchinson, both professors of communications at…
A Shift from Car to Park: Reimagining State Street
Forks tapped on plates, glasses clinked, candles flickered and servers snaked through the din of conversation. It felt like a…
Do I Really Matter? An Insight on the Impact of the Covid-19 Closures on our Homeless Population and the Importance of Human Kindness
Yet again, they ignored me as I reached my hand out for support, …
Santa Barbara Community Gardens
Santa Barbara, California is home to one of the most moderate year-round climates in the world. Few regions of the…
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 friend and member of the…
Ojai Trees: Working Towards A Greener Future
As Co2 levels continue to rise, contributing to global temperature changes and warming, humanity is increasingly forced to reflect on…
The Plight of the Monarch
In 2017, the Monarch Butterfly Grove held its annual Brush with Butterflies event in Pismo Beach, California. I attended the…
Fostering Shelter Animals
I was late. As usual. And on the phone with my mom. “I have to go,” I said. “I’m late.”…
Anatomy of Wildfire: California’s New Fire Culture
As wildfires continue to rage across California, residents have to adjust to the new reality of fire risk. The largest…
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara
Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate what we are grateful for with family and friends. A lot of people travel…
Dia de Los Muertos
Dia De Los Muertos Since childhood, Day of the Dead has always been present in my life. Every family remembers their…
Santa Barbara Women’s Soccer Putting Their Best Foot Forward
The sun is shining brightly on a Saturday morning. You are lying in bed awake wondering about how you can…
With Pride
Friends, family, and allies of the LGBTQ+ Community came together at Chase Palm Park on August 28 to celebrate strength…
“Butterflies Alive” at the Museum of Natural History!
Santa Barbara’s Museum of Natural History has been busy! The city’s beautifully cloistered museum is nestled in the rolling foothills…
New Directions Travel Changing Disability Stigma
It’s Christmas morning. There is a pile of presents and a stocking filled with gifts and goodies for you. You…
One Company, One Trend, One Mission
Today, it seems as if bicycles have replaced cars in many cities. They have become the best way to commute…
Volunteering With Some Four-Legged Friends
Service Learning is a course that encourages students to go out into the community and volunteer at a local nonprofit…
The Old Spanish Days Celebration
Once a year for an entire week, people have been gathering together and celebrating on the streets of Santa Barbara.…
Local Nonprofit Spreads Joy Through Our Schools
The world is full of amazing people, and I just so happen to have found one of those individuals right…
5 Things Students Should Know Before Investing in Cryptocurrency
Have you ever heard of Bitcoin? Or crypto? Odds are, you have. Cryptocurrency seems to be a hot topic in…
The Power of People: The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade
For Santa Barbara, 2018 was expected to bring a bit of hope and normalcy to our communities after experiencing the…
Santa Barbara Sporting Events
One of the many great features of a beautiful city like Santa Barbara is its size. A small coast town…