A Spotlight On UCSB’s Flourishing Physics Department
Nicole Luu
Contributing Writer
The physics department at UCSB has grown into one of the largest undergraduate physics departments in the U.S., due in large part...
I HEART STEM Conference Encourages Young Women Towards STEM Careers
Zara Furtado-Quesenberry
Contributing Writer
Although women who pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers face daily instances of sexism and exclusion, there is a growing...
Five Questions with Professor Howard Winant on Racial Theory
Charlotte Hovey
Contributing Writer
Dr. Howard Winant is a professor of sociology at UCSB who started teaching during the 1970s. Along with Michael Omi, Winant developed...
A Closer Look at UCSB’s Anthropology Department
Lauren Luna
Contributing Writer
When most people hear about anthropology, they either think of Indiana Jones or overpriced vintage clothes from the mall. What many don’t...
UCSB’s New Venture Competition Provides Business Experience for Student Entrepreneurs
Krystal Chen
Staff Writer
On Oct. 24, the UCSB Technology Management Program (TMP) held its second info session for the 21st annual New Venture Competition (NVC),...
Take Caution Before You Tinder
Kyle Dent
A.S. Beat Reporter
Dating in I.V. is difficult (at least for the facially impaired — don’t rub it in), and wading through hordes of...
Microsoft Reveals New Visual Search Engine
Krystal Chen
Staff Writer
The enormity of data within our modern-day society both aids and facilitates the lives of many individuals, but questions arise as a...
UCSB’s Wandering Mountain Lion
Teren'e Chambers
Contributing Writer
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, a mountain lion was sighted near Orfalea Family Children's Center in the afternoon.
This was just the latest in...
Say Yes to CS!
Madison Kirkpatrick
Campus Beat Reporter
As the new year begins, many students analyze their major and career choices — taking a wide range of courses in...
The Science of Music
Raymond Matthews
Opinions Editor
Music gives us unique insights into pop culture that reflect dominant social views, shared values, stylistic trends, and even our own psychology....
