Productivity vs. Self-Care
It is difficult to realize that often success and productivity is measured by the number of tasks we complete or how much money we earn. As...
Madi Miguel (UCD ‘21)
Madi Miguel (UCD ‘21)
Madi is currently a fourth-year student at UC Davis majoring in English and Poltical Science. She is currently a marketing intern for the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. Her favorite hobbies are reading, making Spotify playlists, and grabbing lattes with her girls!
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Self Care for Before, During, and After Finals
It is safe to say that this year has not been at all what we thought, and unfortunately, the events of this year have us asking, “What’s...
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5 Upbeat Songs to Listen This Winter
For anyone like me who struggles to stay in a positive mood as the winter clouds start rolling in, I’ve started doing my best to listen to...
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In the Midst of Chaos, Manifest What You Want; Affirm What You Have
The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has not been the only anxiety wreaking havoc in my life and the lives of so many others. I am...
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Exploring New Genres: A Trip Whilst Staying At Home
It is easy for me to envelop myself in my own music taste without the chance of letting my mind explore other areas. It is evident that...
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Keeping the Arts Alive During Shelter-In-Place
Recently, I have been looking through my planner, and realizing how many plans have unfortunately been canceled due to the current COVID-19...
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Spring Quarter Study Tips
It is no surprise that this quarter will never be forgotten and it is definitely no surprise that the current global pandemic has left...
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Quarantine Day (?)
When it finally sunk in that a global pandemic would lead to a shelter-in-place in Davis, my immediate thought was that I would have an...
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Celebrating Women of Color
February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time where we should all reflect on the history of black Americans as well as...
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Crush Cram Culture
It’s here already. Week 10 has come to an end, and finals week is here. I always find that once finals week rolls around I am immediately...
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Compliment Yourself: You Deserve It
This quarter, I set a goal of boosting my confidence so that I am comfortable with who I am. Before college, I sometimes felt like an...
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My New Bad Habit
I can’t lie and say I’m not into astrology. I think it is the only “on trend” thing I am a part of since I’m too lazy to shop at Brandy...
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Starting the Day Off Right
For as long as I can remember I have never been able to sleep in. Whether I decide to go to sleep at 10PM on a weeknight or 2AM on a...
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My Summer To-Do List
The school year is finally back in full swing as we say goodbye to syllabus week and hello to reading, doing assignments, and in my case,...
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I Didn't Get the Job...
Recently, I have been applying to on-campus jobs to find a new one for the next academic year. This year, I was an Academic Peer Mentor,...
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How I Navigated My First Year
My first year at UC Davis is one that I will never forget. I moved to a whole new place and lived with two people I had never met before. I...
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What You NEED to Know about Reproductive Rights
Recently, here, in the United States the landmark case of 1973 Roe v. Wade has been called into question by the newly written legislation...
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The 20th Denim Day
This year during fall quarter I joined the UC Davis chapter of Alpha Chi Omega. I learned that our philanthropy events help raise awareness...
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De-Stress to Success
Just like every year, Picnic Day rolls around during Spring quarter, and as it is the largest student run event in the nation, you can bet...
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The Art of Making Playlists
Many months ago, my opinion on making Spotify playlists was unwavering with little room for change. I did not understand the purpose of...
