Things I Want to Say to My Younger Self
These last couple of months I have been reflecting on my life, I think about the dreams and goals I had as a child and where I am now in...
Araceli Martinez (UC Riverside ‘20)
Araceli Martinez (UC Riverside ‘20)
Hi, I'm a 4th-year Political Science Major with a minor in Labor Studies. My hope is to create relatable content that will help others feel empowered or that they are not alone.
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Check-In With Yourself
I was scrolling through Instagram the other day, per usual, and came across a post from an account I really like, Thrive . The posts caught...
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The Census is Near, Here is Why You Should Participate In It
Many of us are too young to remember what the United States Census is, even if we talked about it in our high school government class...
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Being the Plus-Size Friend
Your friends are probably some of the most amazing people you have come across, which is probably why you are friends. They are fun and...
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Step Out of Your Eyeshadow Comfort Zone
All of us have different ways we get creative with, whether it be drawing, singing, dancing, or makeup; we like to have a creative outlet...
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Journal Your Feelings
There are times when we have much to say but do not know how to say it or feel comfortable sharing it with anyone, yet we have a strong...
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My First Women’s March
If I am being honest, I never was into politics, political participation, or civic engagement; therefore it was strange even to me when I...
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You Are More than Your Skin Condition
I consider 2019 to be the year when many people stopped caring too much about what others thought about their bodies. We saw more body...
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Look Like A Dewy Queen
During 2019, I experimented with many new makeup products, mostly eyeshadow and base products. I tend to be more selective with my base...
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Products that Revived my Skin
During the Spring of 2019, I began to break out in one area of my chin. Nothing I used would help clear it up, and I was growing desperate...
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Pay Us What We Deserve
The wage gap between men and women has been a prevalent topic of discussion around the world. The wage gap discriminates against gender,...
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You Are Not Running Out of Time
My anxiety drives me to do many things that are not good for me, from comparing my physical appearance to others to planning things ahead...
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What Cutting Sugar from My Diet Really Did
Sugar is a big player in most of our diets, whether we have it in our coffee or as an ingredient in pasta, sugar is almost inevitable to...
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Long-Distance Friendships are Hard Too
Friends are heaven sent, chances are they know you better than you know yourself. I was fortunate enough to meet my two best friends in...
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Treat Yourself to Some Self-Care
It’s midterm season for most of us, which means that we are going to be stressed and burnt out. As a result, the majority of us will want...
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Look Out for Yourself: Self-Examine Your Breasts
Inthe month of October, many people usually think of pumpkin spice and spooky season activities, however, there is another important issue...
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Unbelievable: Why We Should Believe Women
Before anyone reads this, I would like to point out that this is a sensitive topic, show, and article that talks about sexual assault and...
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Gaslighting in Relationships
What is Gaslighting? I had never heard of the concept of gaslighting before until I was scrolling through the explore page on Instagram and...
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YouTubers Who Cover Crime and Conspiracy Theories
Hooray! Summer break is almost upon us or for some already is, this means that you may have a little more time to spare. If this is true...
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My Go-To Products for a No Makeup Look
One of the many good things about wearing makeup is that there are no rules! You can wear a full beat face or you can simply wear mascara...
