Multimedia Communication
@ UC Santa Barbara
Writing by Multimedia Communication students
Capturing a Slice of Santa Barbara Life
Bethany Oh (2023) published numerous articles in The Santa Barbara Independent as a part of her internship, conducting interviews and writing reviews of local Santa Barbara delights.
Just a Lefty Doing Some Writing
Drawing inspiration from her colorful Brand Style Guide, Aanya Sharma (2021) created a blog-style website that includes inisghtful articles paired with fun graphics.
This Is ‘Seven of the Sea,’ a Film About 7 Young Women Who Bonded in the Ocean
Naomi Blik (2021) published this article in The Intertia about her original short film, which captures her personal story as a surfer girl.
Beyond Bills: The Power of Paper
Miya Herzstein (2020) published this lovely essay on origami, healing, and agency in The Daily Nexus.
Susie Q’s Barbeque Seasonings Deliver Santa Maria to You
Shannon Ponn (2020) interned as a Food and Drink writer at The Independent; this article on Susie Q’s describes a Santa Maria company that produces spice blends and seasonings.
Apathy in University Elections Not Reflected in U.S. National Elections
This is an article Madison Terry (2020) wrote during her time as a campus correspondent for The College Post. In the article she breaks down the difference between student response to on-campus elections and their response to national elections.
Why "Nice Guys" are the Actual Worst
This Her Campus article by Isabelle Lee (2019) embodies both Isabelle's relatable voice and passion for social commentary. Consisting of both interviews and analysis of male entitlement over women, this article is a strong example of using words as a catalyst for change.
"Hi This Is Flume" Arrives in Time for Spring
Daniel Carroll (2019) interviews the director of "Spoons," a film that explores how Santa Barbara became the surf industry's Mecca for surfboard innovation. It was chosen to be the featured film for the closing night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2019.
The Real Deal
Alexandra Lee (2022) wrote several articles for Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine. In this article, she interviews Kyle Richards, a star of the show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, who speaks on the challenges of motherhood and living a life on camera.
UCSB Social Media Best Practices
As a Social Media Coordinator for UCSB Office of Public Affairs and Communications, Esther Liu (2021) wrote the copy for the social media best practices site page.
"Dissect" Is the Music Podcast We All Needed
Published in the Artsweek section of the Daily Nexus, Zoe Jones (2019) writes about the music podcast Dissect. She interviewed the host Cole Cuchna and got his insight on music analysis and turning passion projects into a full-time job.
An interview with Wyatt Daily, the Director of "Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story"
Austin Fauni (2019) reviews Australian DJ, Flume's, newest mixtape and the visualizer that accompanies it. He discusses Flume's success in championing new sounds and creating a cohesive audible and visual narrative.
Kyle's Kitchen
In this article, Naomi Zaldate (2017) broadcasts the grand opening of Kyle’s Kitchen’s second location in downtown Santa Barbara with savory burgers provided for the community. This is one of many articles that Naomi wrote as an intern with The Independent.
Zaytoon's Hiddent Secrets
In this piece published in the Daily Nexus, Kelli Filbin (2017) elaborates on the gorgeous ambience and delectable foods found at Zaytoon in downtown Santa Barbara.
Space Race 2.0
During her internship for Yardi, Sarah Chan wrote this article about the new era of space exploration with the rise of technology led by both SpaceX and Blue Origin.
8 Relaxing Hobbies for the Creative and Aesthetic Mind
Written by Mable Truong (2019) and recognized by Her Campus national as article of the week because of its relevance to the female collegiate audience, this article is basically a description of Mable's Pinterest boards.
Injury-Causing Household Products
This is a story written by Laura Delamare (2016) that was picked up by Yahoo Health. She used annual injury reports from 1997-2014 to calculate the average number of injuries caused by a product in a given year. (Photo by Photo by Henry & Co. on Unsplash.)
Jennifer Aniston Receives Montecito Award
While interning at Santa Barbara Magazine, Taylor Johnson (2016) had the opportunity to write a press release on Jennifer Aniston receiving the prestigious Montecito Award.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of the Internet
This piece was written by Matthew Meyer (2016) during his internship with the Daily Nexus. In his article, he discusses the issue of access to the Internet during the Arab Spring. (Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash.)
Show your support for the national parks
During National Park Week at LoaTree, Alyssa Pace wrote an article highlighting the significance of national parks. (Photo by Hendrik Cornelissen on Unsplash.)
Women Make Waves
During her time as an intern for LoaTree, Alyssa Pace (2016) wrote this piece to encourage others to attend an evening listening to the words of powerful female eco-leaders.