How I Got Over Being Shy at the Gym
I got a gym pass not too long ago now that I am fully vaccinated, and gyms are open. I have been working out at home throughout quarantine...
Alyssa Monroy (UC Riverside ‘24)
Alyssa Monroy (UC Riverside ‘24)
A cellular, molecular, and developmental biology major and public policy minor that loves science, beauty, and writing.
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My Experience at Olivia Rodrigo’s Spotify Event
Olivia Rodrigo is the top new artist that has been in the news recently for her debut album, Sour . However, her hit single Driver’s...
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Why Everyone Should Take a Public Policy Class
I am pursuing a minor in Public Policy and this quarter I took Intro to Public Policy Analysis. This class is designed to give students...
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My Advice for Incoming Freshmen
Congratulations to all the newly accepted college students! Although your senior year was not the ideal year you expected to have, new...
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How I Let Go of Negative Feelings and Welcomed Positive Ones
I have always struggled with holding on to unwanted feelings and letting positive feelings into my life. Over quarantine, I had a long,...
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The History of Earth Day
Every year on April 22 we celebrate Earth Day! It is a day to bring awareness to environmental protection measures to sustain our planet...
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How to Respond to Comments Proposed by "Anti-Vaxxers"
“Anti-vaxxers” is a term used to describe a group of people who do not believe in taking vaccines. Recently, anti-vaxxers have been in the...
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How I Really Feel About the State Reopening
The time is almost near and the moment I think every single person has been anticipating, the end of the pandemic. Vaccine rollout is...
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Tips When Taking the Behind-the-Wheel Test
This spring break I took the time to finally do something that I have been putting off, getting my driver’s license. I have been putting it...
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COVID Friendly Activities to do This Spring Break
Although vaccination rates are going up and COVID-19 cases are going down in the state, the pandemic is not entirely gone. The CDC...
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Songs to Add to Your Study Playlist
Everyone’s not-so-favorite time of year is here, end of the quarter-finals. Something that can help get through the stressful week is...
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3 Easy and Nutritious Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it is important to start off with a nutritious meal. I started to research some recipes...
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What is Happening in Texas?
Texas is currently experiencing a massive snowstorm that is wreaking havoc across the state. More than 500,000 homes and businesses are...
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One Huge Issue With COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The COVID-19 vaccine has been in the United States since last year. Unfortunately, vaccine rollout is slow because the former...
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My Favorite Unproblematic YouTuber
The word “problematic” is frequently used these days when describing certain influencers. These “problematic” people are those that have...
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Trying Out Yoga
The one-year anniversary of quarantine is coming up and I have probably tried out every single type of hobby to keep me occupied at home...
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Beauty Products I Regret Buying
I think one of the biggest heartbreaks is being “catfished” by beauty products. As a lover of all things make-up and skincare, I have been...
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Managing life and chaos
I think we can all agree it is difficult to keep up with our responsibilities while there is chaos in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic is...
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How to Deal With a Bad First Quarter
Coming into college I set my mentality to achieve a 4.0 G.P.A. I thought since college is online, during a pandemic, professors would take...
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Gift Ideas For Your Gal Pals
While Thanksgiving has just passed and Christmas is around the corner, it is suggested that the holiday season can bring just more than...
