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Supporting Transitional Age Housing for Foster Youth in Santa Barbara
It’s evident that young adults, especially in Santa Barbara, face a unique set of challenges…
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
“If you want to make peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You must talk…
Local Nonprofit Keeps Students Educated Throughout the Pandemic
In March of 2020, schools around the country were forced to close to help slow…
Abolishing Qualified Immunity is the Civil Rights Issue of Our Time
Recent events have renewed the debate over police brutality, accountability, and reform once again. Getting…
Code Blue
It is likely surprising for readers to imagine that in America, a wealthy and so-called…
Working For The Essentials
Entering my local grocery today in Santa Barbara, the shelves are not bare. The produce…
Ayurvedic, Yogic, and Subtle Body Psychology: A Distance Training
For this interview, I am speaking with Cynthia Abulafia, a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and…
How to Transform Your Life through Conscious Festivals
Every once in a while, a friend, acquaintance, or stranger will remark that my outfit…
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,…
UNCAGED: Domestic Violence Resources in Our Community
Domestic violence is a dark underside within our community. It comes in many forms, often…
How Did This Happen?
Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 there has been many reports of hate…
Antioch Alumni Angie Bryan: Advocating for Young Adults In Recovery
Antioch graduate Angie Bryan has been making a difference for Santa Barbara county youth. The…
A Reprieve from Technology
Nearly six months after COVID-19 hit American soil, many of us still work remotely, including students,…
The Swedish Reporter Interviews Locals
Although many restaurants and bars have now reopened in California, strict guidelines are still in…
A Shift from Car to Park: Reimagining State Street
Forks tapped on plates, glasses clinked, candles flickered and servers snaked through the din of…
COLORBLIND: Empathy in Activism
As a young mulatta, it was difficult to find my place in the world. I…
Corporate Social Responsibility: A Call to Action for Millennials
Despite only recently becoming a key term in business, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been…
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, …
Healing in Harmony: How Pura Luna Women’s Apothecary in Santa Barbara is “Helping Women Heal Themselves”
“A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.” This is, after all, the famous…
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…
Meditating on Death to Commit to Living: Part 2
“As a Buddhist, I view death as a normal process, a reality that I accept…
Career Counseling At Antioch Santa Barbara
Many students will agree that considering post-graduation career options can be intimidating and overwhelming. It’s…
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…