Maya Lin: An Artist, an Architect, and an Activist
Jennica Martin
Staff Writer
Last Monday, UCSB’s Arts & Lectures hosted Maya Lin, most famously—or perhaps infamously—known for designing the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C....
Elotero Brings Street Food Comfort to Isla Vista
Francisco Olvera
Staff Writer
Some call him the Elote Man or Elotero, but his real name is Hijinio Camacho. He can be recognized in the streets...
Yerba Mate, an Essential Item for UCSB Students
Madison Hallam
Staff Writer
Yerba. The Yerb. Mate. Whatever you call it, the product is the same: a drink made from the natural leaves of rainforest...
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Carmiya Baskin
Staff Writer
Each quarter, college students face the daunting task of choosing their classes. Whether they are searching for courses to fill general education...
Profile: Daniel Newman-Lessler, New Conductor of UCSB’s Chamber Choir
Hannah Maerowitz
Science & Tech Editor
Freshly graduated from the University of Southern California with his masters of music in sacred music, Daniel Newman-Lessler has already...
UCSB Graduate Division Hosts Workshops on Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Xander Apicella
Last week, UCSB Graduate Division welcomed Mary Robson, a creative facilitator from Durham University, to lead a series of workshops for students and...
Pandia Health: Improving Women’s Lives Through Accessible Birth Control
Carmiya Baskin
Staff Writer
According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, more than 19 million women in the U.S. aged 13 to...
Great Places to Eat Around Isla Vista
Lucas Ryden
Beat Reporter
As an incoming freshman at UCSB, why worry about food when you’ve got pre-paid, all-you-can-eat meals at the dining commons, right? Wrong.
Unfortunately,...
All-You-Can-Eat: Santa Barbara’s Best Picks for the Frugal College Student
Evelyn Fang
It’s 5:03 p.m. Robert is starving because he hasn’t eaten since breakfast. Robert hasn’t eaten since breakfast because he has made plans to...
Mojo Teahouse Brings a Piece of Home to Isla Vista
Dana Dela Cruz
Staff Writer
Mojo Teahouse opened on Trigo Road in late August, promising high-quality, authentic tea and Asian fusion snacks. As someone who grew...
