Kinship in the Kitchen
The holiday season of 2020 was undeniably different. The global pandemic had changed the nature…
Browsing: Current News
The Endangered Species in Our Backyard: Our Role in Their Survival
Bearing a striking resemblance to their freshwater cousins, the Rainbow Trout, with hues of green, silver…
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,…
A Shift from Car to Park: Reimagining State Street
Forks tapped on plates, glasses clinked, candles flickered and servers snaked through the din of…
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…
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…
Ojai Trees: Working Towards A Greener Future
As Co2 levels continue to rise, contributing to global temperature changes and warming, humanity is…
The Plight of the Monarch
In 2017, the Monarch Butterfly Grove held its annual Brush with Butterflies event in Pismo…
Fostering Shelter Animals
I was late. As usual. And on the phone with my mom. “I have to…
Anatomy of Wildfire: California’s New Fire Culture
As wildfires continue to rage across California, residents have to adjust to the new reality…
Dinosaurs at the Zoo? Creating A Conservation Connnection Through Puppets
On a beautiful Saturday morning, young kids sit on the bright green lawn with their…
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara
Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate what we are grateful for with family and friends.…
Dia de Los Muertos
Dia De Los Muertos Since childhood, Day of the Dead has always been present in my…
Santa Barbara’s Wildlife Is At Risk
Santa Barbara’s Wildlife Is At Risk. There is a silent killer affecting California’s predator population:…
What YOU can do to save the planet
We all have a few bad habits that slowly are destroying our beautiful planet, and…
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…
With Pride
Friends, family, and allies of the LGBTQ+ Community came together at Chase Palm Park on…
“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…
New Directions Travel Changing Disability Stigma
It’s Christmas morning. There is a pile of presents and a stocking filled with gifts…
One Company, One Trend, One Mission
Today, it seems as if bicycles have replaced cars in many cities. They have become…
Volunteering With Some Four-Legged Friends
Service Learning is a course that encourages students to go out into the community and…
The Old Spanish Days Celebration
Once a year for an entire week, people have been gathering together and celebrating on…
Local Nonprofit Spreads Joy Through Our Schools
The world is full of amazing people, and I just so happen to have found…
How Running Changed My Life
When my sister invited me to run the San Francisco Half Marathon, I was a…