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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…
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…
The Inequity of the American Workforce
It’s a frustrating time to be a worker in the United States, and a strange…
The New Face of Homelessness
American seniors are facing an unplanned retirement they could have never foreseen, life without a…
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
“If you want to make peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You must talk…
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…
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,…
How Did This Happen?
Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 there has been many reports of hate…
COLORBLIND: Empathy in Activism
As a young mulatta, it was difficult to find my place in the world. I…
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, …
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…
New Youth Group for Trans Teens in SB
According to a new study by the University of Minnesota, more teens than ever before…
Special Olympics Going Beyond Just Sports
As children, we all have hopes and dreams to be successful in every aspect of…
Santa Barbara’s Wildlife Is At Risk
Santa Barbara’s Wildlife Is At Risk. There is a silent killer affecting California’s predator population:…
Hey Santa Barbara County, We Have a Child Hunger Problem!
Most of us can agree there are few things as heartbreaking as starving children. In…
One Company, One Trend, One Mission
Today, it seems as if bicycles have replaced cars in many cities. They have become…
Lynn Houston: There’s Nothing She Can’t Do
At 17 years old, Lynn Houston left her home in Missouri to explore the world.…
The Power of The Pen
I am thankful that my life is different because of my time in Santa Barbara. Before…
Is the Veil a Symbol of Oppression?
If you are told to imagine a strong independent woman, who do you think of?…
International Students in America
International students are everywhere. Students not only move abroad to get the education they want,…
What Defines The American Dream Today?
What exactly is The American dream, and does it even exist anymore, and if so,…