By: Dami Akande From mid- to late March, school administrators all over the country began to make the difficult decision to shut down their physical sites as the threat of an uncontrollable Covid-19 outbreak loomed. Millions of students were promptly transitioned into a remote learning system, utilizing online applications such as Zoom or Google Classroom,
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By Brooke Russell Until now, rigorous education has always been championed as a positive, crucial force for students, as well as society. Degrees from top-tier institutions convey not only the mastery of certain materials and information but also, the ability to persevere through an intensive workload. With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking financial, physical, and emotional
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By Amelia Buckley “Know your skills and talents, and don’t be afraid to try on new ones; take a chance on yourself.” Those are the words of advice from 2009 college graduate Christopher Dunn-Rankin to the class of 2020. As someone who graduated during the last big recession, he acknowledges that he, like most of
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By Megan Halpin There has been a plethora of questions and concerns recently about how to correctly unpack and clean your produce and food items during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a flurry of suggestions being spread during this pandemic that may or may not be accurate, I want to help you stay safe and keep
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By Megan Ellman Spring Quarter of 2020 has been anything but normal. With classes online, the UCSB population has dispersed with many students deciding to return home for the remainder of the quarter. Although this time has been isolating and difficult for many, some Gauchos have found ways to overcome this social isolation. Virtual Yoga
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By Lauren Bartolotta Image: Sharp College students are facing new academic, financial, and mental health challenges as the Covid-19 crisis continues to disrupt ordinary life. According to a recent survey conducted by the mental health advocacy nonprofit Active Minds, 80% of college students reported that the sudden changes associated with Covid-19 significantly and negatively impacted
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By Sarah Carlin, Mariyah Lewis, and Alexandra Gessesse Moving from the UC Santa Barbara dorms to Isla Vista is undoubtedly one of the most exciting experiences in a Gaucho’s college career. Students can say goodbye to the strict rules of the dorms, and move from tiny, cramped bedrooms on campus to slightly bigger, cramped bedrooms
By Megan Halpin The Coronavirus pandemic has added uncertainty, stress, and financial hardship to many people’s lives. While most students don’t have to worry about paying a mortgage or feeding their children, many have been laid off and are facing the stress of having to take online classes, stay away from family and friends, and
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By Shannon Hsu Arlington Theatre The Arlington Theatre is the most well-known performing arts center and largest movie theater in the city of Santa Barbara. Not only does it regularly screen movies and host performances, but people from all over, including many stars from Hollywood, also come to participate in the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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