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Father Figures
The following are two excerpts along with an introduction from Darius Sasser’s book-in-progress, “Father Figures,” which…
Everyone Has a Voice
My heart is beating super fast, my hands are clammy, my body is trembling, and…
Where Is Home?
It was a beautiful day with a few sweeping clouds. My daughter and I decided…
Buffy Slayed My Gender: Finding Queer Self in the Absence of Representation
I was a sixteen-year-old girl when I put on my flowery minidress and went down…
Airbnb Ban or Regulation
I traveled for over six months, staying at various Airbnbs up and down the West…
The Inequity of the American Workforce
It’s a frustrating time to be a worker in the United States, and a strange…
Circumcision: The Nuts and Bolts
Circumcision is both fascinating and complex to me. I don’t have a penis—nor do I…
The New Face of Homelessness
American seniors are facing an unplanned retirement they could have never foreseen, life without a…
Demolishing the “Glass Cliff,” Antioch Launches Next Wave of Women in Leadership Certificate Program
A female presence is severely lacking at executive levels in the United States workforce, with…
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…