The Best Socially Conscious Documentaries
I’d like to think of myself as a documentary buff, from true crime to political issues, I’ve spent many afternoons on the couch binging...
Claire King (UCD ‘19)
Claire King (UCD ‘19)
Psychology Major
Double Minor Professional Writing and Human Rights
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Hollywood and Mental Illness: Profit at What Cost?
As an addict of true crime and thriller movies that orbit around the psychological realm, I am constantly searching out new directors and...
What Happened in Lecture: Confronting Sexism in Real Time
Last week in a class that is required for my human rights minor, a situation occurred. After class, I walked away feeling indignant and...
Self-Care Tips for College
Being in college is supposedly the best time of your life, but sometimes it can also be some of the most stressful times of your life...
Upcoming Workshop in Response to Threats Against Title IX
The US Department of education has decided to change its previous federal policies on Title IX, and the ASUCD Sexual Assault Awareness...
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Best Dog Breeds to Keep in an Apartment
One of the worst things about going away to college, is that you have to accept that for the next couple of years you will not have a furry...
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Natural Healing with Essential Oils
Being a college student, I know that I often avoid going to the doctor because its simply just too much of a hassle. For many of us, we don...
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Gifts to Get Your Friends and Family When You’ve Run Out of Ideas
As the end of the quarter approaches and finals come to a close, we all look forward to a stress — and deadline-free — holiday. However, if...
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Why Womxn Aren't "Prettier Without Makeup"
Many of us womxn have heard this before, whether it’s from a family member, a significant other, or even a friend; most of us at one point...
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Why Movies Are Important for Educating the White Majority
I know I enjoy watching purposefully awful movies just as much as the next person. I’ve watched my fair share of made for TV and Hallmark...
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How Your Ballot Can Help the Homeless
The 2018 midterm elections are coming up quickly; college campuses across the country are pushing students and community members to...
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Things You Should Know Before Getting an Emotional Support Animal
Emotional Support Animals, ESA’s for short, have become increasingly popular within recent years and especially among college students. Let...
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The Best and Worst Female Role Models in TV
If you’re like me and you’ve binge watched every popular television show available on Netflix, Hulu, HBO, etc., you’ve probably developed...
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Things I Hate That People Tell Me Because I'm a Girl
Whether it's from a stranger, a friend, a relative, or yes, even a TA, there's a lot of things you get told, simply because you're a member...
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Best Boba Tea Places in Davis
If you're like me, as soon as you move somewhere new, you want to figure out where the best places are to eat, get coffee, and most...
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Everything I Love About Driving Through the California Central Valley
The California Central Valley is a very special place. And, in my opinion, the best way to savor the beauty of this agricultural paradise...
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Best Study Spots in Davis
Studying isn't always easy when you live with roommates or in a dorm. Sometimes you may just need a change of scenery to get those creative...
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The Best and Worst Companies to Buy Products From
With everything going on in our political climate, we, as ordinary members of society, sometimes feel powerless. One of the ways in which...
