Why Game of Thrones Let Us Down
*Warning: Spoilers Ahead* If you’re a Game of Thrones enthusiast, chances are you screamed angrily at the penultimate episode on Sunday and...
Sasha Levin-Guracar (UCD ‘19)
Sasha Levin-Guracar (UCD ‘19)
Sasha is a 4th year at UC Davis majoring in American Studies and Communication with a minor in Chicano Studies. She also is on the Davis Club Water Polo team and in her spare time enjoys reading, tagging friends in memes, making friends that have dogs, and making Spotify playlists.
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#2 in the Nation, #1 in My Heart: How to Deal with Being a Loser
I hate losing. Playing a sport has made me even more competitive than I already am and this weekend my water polo team lost our...
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We Need to Talk About White Privilege
Last week, I had an encounter which reminded me that not everyone is on the same page about white privilege. A white acquaintance, who in...
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My Spring Quarter Bucket List
It’s my last quarter here at UC Davis, and as a way to cope and avoid thinking about graduating and entering the real adult world, I came...
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Research Happening at UC Davis
As a social science major, I rarely pay attention to what is going on in the hardcore sciences research departments at Davis. This kind of...
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Thank You, Hillary
In 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated by a major political party. Even though she lost the presidential race (she...
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Living with PMDD
In the 7-10 days leading up to my period every month, I have severe mood swings and get extremely depressed, anxious, and irritable. During...
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How to Use Your 'Going-Out' Clothes for the Office
I have bought a good amount of clothes throughout my college career that work best for “going out.” I am graduating this year and I do not...
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Dealing with Sports Injuries
Recently, I slightly tore my meniscus. I wish I could say that it happened during a breathtaking move during water polo practice or while...
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My First Pair of Ripped Jeans
I recently treated myself to my first pair of light blue ripped jeans. While this may not seem like a big deal, it was a significant moment...
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How to Stay Politically Active and Still Take Care of Yourself
It seems like every time I check my phone or the news some new bad event has just taken place. From the recent shootings, devastating fires...
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10 People to Remember When You Vote
Voting on November 6th isn’t just important for our future, we owe it to people of the past to continue their voice, honor their lives, and...
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Why Changing Your Mind About Relationships is Okay
I used to tell myself that I never wanted a relationship in college. Then I started dating one of my favorite humans my junior year. I told...
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10 Things I Learned From Working a Full-Time Job This Summer
This summer I worked my first full-time job. It took some time adjusting from my flexible college schedule working with other students, to...
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Saying Goodbye to Graduating Friends
As the end of the year draws near, I keep thinking about the friends of mine that are a year older than me and are graduating in a few...
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10 Ways to Beat the Davis Heat
Davis can get pretty hot during spring quarter and summer, so here are some ways to keep your cool! 1. Hydrate hydrate hydrate Keep...
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Powerful Women: Women’s Club Water Polo
Three times a week, I get to go to Schaal Aquatic Center, get in the pool, and surround myself with powerful, strong women for the next two...
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Spotlight on UC Davis Women's Club Water Polo: Kelley Cartwright
This past week, I finished my third season with Davis’ Women’s Club Water Polo Team. As with any end of a season, the last game brought up...
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Acts of Kindness
I remember one day in elementary school some girl on the playground saw that my T-shirt had slipped up and yelled out, "Oh my god, you have...
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10 Snapchat Stories You’ll Make During Your Time at Davis
True Aggies know that their school spirit is measured solely by their Snapchat game. Here are the ingredients to be a UCD student, tried...
