By: Natalia Hernandez (Photo Credit: Noozhawk) Library Entrance The Santa Barbara Public Library provides information services, reading materials, and educational resources to residents of all ages from the Santa Ynez Valley to Carpinteria. It is located in Downtown Santa Barbara on the corner of Anacapa and Anapamu street, conveniently in the heart of the Cultural […]
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By: Alexandra Grant-Hudd I am one of many UCSB students who decided to leave Isla Vista and move back to my hometown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I can attest firsthand that it’s been incredibly difficult for me to feel connected to the community and friends that I left behind in IV. As someone who
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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 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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