Sustainability in Isla Vista by Environmental Intern Taylor Roe
Isla Vista is a wonderful home for students and community members alike. In this little town, sustainability and conservation are considered core values. Many students hear...
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04
Nov
2019
Happy Monday Gauchos! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe!
Scrolling through hundreds of pictures of Southern California’s super bloom last spring made it clear that social media is popularizing outdoor spaces. While the bright orange flowers do make for nice Instagram photos, many of...
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25
Oct
2019
Happy Friday Readers! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe. Taylor shares information about Green Monday, which happens to be next Monday (10/28) @ Carrillo.
Many of us are passionate about the environment, and UCSB is too. Residential Dining Services puts on three “Green Monday”...
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21
Oct
2019
Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe.
Hey Gauchos! Have you heard about Sustainability Week? In order to promote sustainability at UC Santa Barbara, Residential Dining Services hosts Sustainability Week once per year in the dining halls. From October 21st-25th this year, there will be tables in each of...
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15
Oct
2019
Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe!
By taking a quick look around any space filled with UCSB students, it is easy to spot an array of colorful reusable water bottles, plastered with eco-friendly stickers. These versatile containers are good for keeping your water cold, but they do more than that-...
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08
Oct
2019
With sleepless nights and a busy schedule, it can be difficult to get through the day without caffeine, and as a result, an increasing number of young Americans are relying on energy drinks for a quick pick-me-up. Drinks such as Monster, coffee, and Bang are all beverages college students consume to get through long days of classes...
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03
Oct
2019
Many students find themselves more frequently under the weather once moving away from the comforts of home, a phenomenon that is commonly blamed on a lack of mom’s TLC. Students find themselves in a new environment, sharing not only a room, but also communal showers, sinks, and other common spaces...
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26
Sep
2019
What do you think of when you picture the arrival of fall - a crisp breeze? Falling leaves? Cozy sweaters? What about pumpkins? Originating in North America, this item from the squash family always seems to make an appearance during the fall across the globe. Whether you carve them or incorporate them into your autumn-inspired meals...
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11
Jun
2019
Happy Tuesday Gauchos! Today's post comes from Enviromental Intern Rhianna Haynie-Cion.
Upon moving off-campus and into my first house in Isla Vista, I showed up with two bowls, two plates, two cups, and two mugs, and proceeded to spend the next few weeks switching back and forth between microwaving ramen and...
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05
Jun
2019
Happy Wednesday Gauchos! Today's post comes from Enviornmental Intern Rhianna Haynie-Cion. Enjoy!
Once again, it’s nearing finals time: the time of the quarter where mental, physical, and emotional health are completely sacrificed, often leaving students exhausted and drained before even getting to their...
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Hi! I’m Danielle. I am a Registered Dietitian living in Santa Barbara, and working at UCSB for Residential Dining Services. I am passionate about health and wellness, and enjoy spending my time in the kitchen trying new foods, but also creating old family recipes. With this blog I hope to answer any of your nutrition related questions in a straightforward and realistic manner. Essentially I want to help you answer the question: what should I be eating? Feel free to follow and learn new recipes and nutrition tips.