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…
Browsing: Social Justice
Are Words The New Weapon To Fight For Social Justice?
As a writer at a law I sincerely believe in the impact of words. The…
How a Linguistic Paradigm Shift Makes Better Educators and Stronger Students
The most significant of classroom management is making each student feel safe and confident in…
The Responsibility of Fiction Writers
For all the many opinions about the responsibilities of fiction writers when it comes to…
Suffering at the Hands of “Clean” Energy
Barren landscapes. Multicolored fields of florescent colors. Contaminated air. Water diverted from nearby communities. It…
The New Face of Homelessness
American seniors are facing an unplanned retirement they could have never foreseen, life without a…
Death by Suicide: The Unethical Practices of Corporate Agribusiness
American farmers are dying by suicide, eco-anxiety is on the rise, and corporate agribusiness is…
Moving Forward: A Love Letter to Antioch
There is well-documented psychological behavior known as the “backfire effect.” The backfire effect is when…
Helping a New Nonprofit Organization Fight Unequal School Funding
One of the foundations of society is early education. You would hope that because of…
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…
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,…
Social Justice: A Human Right
What is social justice? Is it protesting for clean water? Is it making sure everyone…
Trust Me I’m a Professional: A look at why many African-Americans abstain from seeking mental health help
Taking care of our mental health is a crucial component to living a happy and…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
Adopt – Don’t Shop!
If you’re thinking of getting a new dog, here are some reasons why you should…
How Breed Specific-Legislation is Affecting Animal Shelters
An Interview About Laws Impacting Specific Dog Breeds’ Chances of Being Adopted from an Animal…
Trump’s First 100 Days: How Music Has Helped Me Through
I Thought Music Could Be My Escape, but it has encouraged me to resist more.…
From D.C. To S.B.: Why I Marched
Students Share Their Experiences At The Women’s Marches Women’s March On Washington: Los Angeles On…