In Defense of the “Radical” Feminist
Isabella Ponce Opinion Being a feminist, especially a “radical” feminist, has been frowned upon for ages. Even today, we still have our misgivings about the term “radical.” What exactly does it entail? It suggests women have gone wild, creating a movement so extreme it resorts to violence. It suggests chaos, marches in the streetsContinue reading “In Defense of the “Radical” Feminist”
Tired Tropes: Manic Pixie Dream Girls
Tired Tropes: Manic Pixie Dream Girls Alexandra Gray Opinion I am an avid enjoyer of all things romantic. Whether it’s a goofy tv sitcom about a quirky girl and her three male roommates, a bizarre Michael Cera movie that takes place in Toronto, or cheesy young adult novels written by a forty year old man,Continue reading “Tired Tropes: Manic Pixie Dream Girls”
Keep your (c)laws off my body
// by Jackie Bangle and Emily Kissinger On May 2nd, 2022, a draft of a SCOTUS proposal written in February to rescind Roe v. Wade was leaked to the general public. With the recent conversation about reproductive rights in America, this news came as a shock to some, but to many it was a visceralContinue reading “Keep your (c)laws off my body”
The Historical Woman: An Afterthought in Education
// by Anna Friedman We need to change the way we talk about women in history education. In a standard history class, students will get maybe one or two lectures specifically on women, often titled something along the lines of “Women in___” or “Women’s Experiences.” After that, they are an afterthought, mentioned at most onceContinue reading “The Historical Woman: An Afterthought in Education”
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Rayanne Asuncion My grandmother raised five daughters and two sons in a foreign country across the Pacific Ocean. She owned a restaurant, worked multiple jobs at once, and won a battle against breast cancer. This year she celebrated her 83rd birthday in her favorite place: the casino. She loves cooking for her family.Continue reading “Mother’s Day”
Pronouns in Drag Culture: Rupaul’s Drag Race and other Crazy Controversies
by Kat Brydson // Welcome to the crazy world of drag culture. I’ll introduce this to you with a scenario: You’re at your local Taco Bell, enjoying your crunch wrap supreme, when a group of male-presenting folks walk in and keep referring to each other as “she”. If you didn’t know that they were dragContinue reading “Pronouns in Drag Culture: Rupaul’s Drag Race and other Crazy Controversies”
True Crime: A Fan Culture Devoid of Empathy
By Emily Kissinger // With a rise in fascination with the true crime genre over the passing decades, there has been this false narrative of an illusive manipulator who can trap any victim he pleases. Stalking under the cover of darkness, he is ‘untouchable’. Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez, or the Chicago Strangler, to name aContinue reading “True Crime: A Fan Culture Devoid of Empathy”
“Daddy Issues”
by Suad Abdoun Every now and then, when I am driving through Isla Vista, blasting a random indie playlist, the song Daddy Issues by the NBHD will play and inevitably get stuck in my head for days. I have been thinking about the concept of “daddy issues” a lot as I examine insecurities I haveContinue reading ““Daddy Issues””
“Is Self Care Real?”
Alexandra Gray // Two months ago I came across an Instagram post of a tweet thread talking about self care. The tweets by Devon Price, linked below, state that “self care” is not real, and is actually a falsity created by capitalism and corporations to turn survival into luxury. Price argues that this transformation hasContinue reading ““Is Self Care Real?””
“Self-Care Isn’t Just for Women”
Sydney Milewski // Time and time again, self-care is marketed towards women as a way to relax, recharge, and show some love to yourself. Face masks, bubble baths, and disconnecting from your devices are typical ways we are told we can participate in “self-care”. While some people recognize doing a body scrub and drinking teaContinue reading ““Self-Care Isn’t Just for Women””
Sex Ed and Sexism
Leila Kalliel // Sexual Education in K-12 schools is a subject which has long been a struggle to implement. From biological essentialism to pregnancy scares, schools just can’t seem to find an appropriate, helpful, realistic middle ground to base their curriculums around. But while the inefficacy of information distributed through sexual education has been aContinue reading “Sex Ed and Sexism”
Margaret Atwood Was Right
Sarah White // When I was fifteen years old, I stared at myself in the mirror as I prepared myself for my first day of sophomore year. I wore my favorite black off-the-shoulder sweater that showed off my collarbones and accentuated my breasts. I slid on my black corduroy pants that my mother had letContinue reading “Margaret Atwood Was Right”
Sour about Sour: My Struggle with Internalized Misogyny
Alexandra Gray // A few months ago Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album “Sour” was released and took the world by storm. Every single radio station played “Good 4 U” or “drivers license” on repeat for weeks. It was inescapable. And while I didn’t enjoy the album as much as the rest of the world did, IContinue reading “Sour about Sour: My Struggle with Internalized Misogyny”
The “Abnormal” Sex
Maryanne Sheldon // Category: Health Medicine and the science behind it have been inherently biased throughout human history. Women, especially women of color, have been consistently ignored because their bodies were considered the outlier. In religion, government, and society at large, white male bodies have been seen as the norm, the template body plan toContinue reading “The “Abnormal” Sex”
Top 4 Destinations for Solo Female Travelers
Victoria Mongiardo // Traveling alone is a perfect opportunity for personal growth. You learn to take the initiative, research destinations, make new friends, and explore beautiful places! But sometimes, as a female traveler, it can be intimidating to plan a trip on your own to an entirely unfamiliar place. As solo travelers, we need to considerContinue reading “Top 4 Destinations for Solo Female Travelers”
The REVIVAL at UCSB 