To the Aggies to Make Much of Time (From a Student Graduating Early)
I'm graduating. It feels surreal. I feel sentimental. Stop me if you've heard this one before. I'm graduating early: a full year early, in...
Aimee Lim (UCD)
Aimee Lim (UCD)
Aimee Lim is a junior at UC Davis, pursuing an English major with an emphasis in Creative Writing as well as a minor in Biology. Besides writing and editing for Her Campus at UCD, she is interning as a middle school's teacher's assistant and for the McIntosh & Otis Literary Agency. She also volunteers for the UCD Center for Advocacy, Research, and Education (CARE), which combats campus sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, and stalking. An aspiring novelist, her greatest achievement is an honorable mention in the Lyttle Lytton "Worst Opening Lines to a (Fictional) Novel" contest. Besides writing, she loves reading, movies, music, women's history, and feminism.
Follow her blog at https://lovecaution.wordpress....
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7 Asian-American Authors to Read for May
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so I'm recommending some amazing Asian-American authors! It's important to note...
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A Conversation with Professor Lisa R. Pruitt: On Feminist Legal Theory and Justice
On November 17, I attended the Panel of Powerful Women, an event organized by California Women's List at UC Davis. One of the panelists was...
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Sarah Risher: Working for a Greener Davis
Between the separated recycling bins, the Hydration Stations, and of course, all the bikes, UC Davis has a reputation for being a very...
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Hollywood, It’s Time to Stop Whitewashing Asian Stories
Last week, the live-action adaptation of the anime Ghost in the Shell opened to poor reviews and a disappointing opening at the box office...
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Feminist Reads for International Women's Day
March is Women’s History Month, and March 8 is International Women’s Day! To celebrate, here are 6 informative and empowering books. 1. We...
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So Milo’s Pro-Pedophile: An Open Letter to Davis College Republicans
Editor's Note: The the views and opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author and are not a direct reflection of Her Campus'...
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6 Unsung Hidden Figures of Black Herstory
February is Black History Month, and while African-American women like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Ida B. Wells, and Shirley Chisholm...
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3 Ways to Stay Involved After the Women’s March
On January 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the President of the United States, and on January 21, women and allies marched on Washington...
Debbi Michiko Florence, Author of JASMINE TOGUCHI, MOCHI QUEEN
I had the great pleasure to interview Aggie alum Debbi Michiko Florence. She majored in Zoology during her time at UC Davis, but went on to...
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Anti-Trump? Donate to These Charities for the Holidays
For many people, the election of Donald Trump as our next president brought a lot of unpleasant emotions: fear, anger, disbelief, dismay...
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Life Lessons from Film Noir Femme Fatales, The Original #NastyWomen
I enjoy a lot of classic vintage films, but I think my favorite Old Hollywood genre is film noir. So I was excited to learn that November...
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Book Review: The Secret of a Heart Note by UCD Alum Stacey Lee
I was so honored to review an advanced copy of Outrun the Moon by author and UCD alum Stacey Lee earlier this year. I love her historical...
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Why You Should Still Vote, Even If You Don’t Like Either Candidate
I understand how this election cycle has been disheartening for a lot of people. And I understand that many of you who are still undecided...
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Feminist Horror Movies That Are Scary and Empowering
The horror genre is a famously mixed bag in regards to treatment of women, but there are definitely some great feminist horror films out...
Get Informed About Sexual and Domestic Violence at UCD CARE
Next to TAPS is the office building for the Center for Advocacy, Research, and Education. CARE is UCD’s on-campus, confidential resource...
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Let’s Talk About Sexual Assault and the Presidential Election
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to sexual assault and rape. I wasn’t shocked by the leaked tape of Donald Trump bragging...
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4 Terrifying (And True) Stories for Halloween
Whether or not those creepy clowns currently terrorizing America are real, one thing is for sure: sometimes, real life can be scarier than...
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The New Glass Animals Album is a Must-Listen
On August 26, English indie band Glass Animals released their second album, How to be a Human Being . I was a big fan of their debut, ZABA...
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UC Davis Wasn’t My First Choice School, But Now I Love It
It’s a new year at UC Davis, which means a new class of incoming freshmen. Welcome! I know you’re all excited or nervous or both! But I...
