To the Class of 2020
We did it! We have finally graduated from college after four years of long nights, unexpected procrastination on assignments, socializing...
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What We Still Need To Do After Reopening
A handful of states have either reopened their cities or have announced their plans on reopening in this upcoming month. While it might be...
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Tackling an Uncertain Future
Months before the end of my senior year of college, I was certain that I would be living my last moments as an undergrad to the fullest...
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Humanization in Japanese Society
If you are a fan of Japanese dramas, you might notice that the melody of announcement at each train station is pretty different while...
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Self Worth & Trauma
*Trigger warning*: This article contains language around depression, abuse and disordered eating. Self-worth and love can be incredibly...
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You Matter
There are 7.6 billion people on this planet. And you are one of them. There are 7.6 billion people on this planet. Together, they make one...
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Community Built to Protect Assaulters
Trigger Warning: This article contains language and themes relating to sexual assault and harassment. When I was in high school, I remember...
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My Junior Year in Under 500 Words
As the quarter comes to a close and the summer months are upon us, I thought I would reflect back on my junior year of college and first...
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An Open Letter to the Academic Senate and Chancellor May
As I sat in my last Zoom of the quarter for one of my classes, my professor had opened our class time to two classmates, Ruth Christopher...
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Solidarity and Mental Health in the Education System
I’m angry, I’m upset, I’m tired. The systematic oppression and racism within our legal system have been highly functioning since the United...
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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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I Am Not Ashamed to Love Myself
In today’s society, it is difficult to admit that you love yourself. It’s even more difficult to begin loving yourself in the first place...
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Five Lessons From My First Year of College
It goes without saying that after moving into my dorm room in September, I never would have anticipated finishing up my freshman year of...
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10 Ways to Help if You Can’t Attend Protests
While protests are a powerful way to demand public attention, protests are not for everyone. All concerns are valid, whether they include...
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Addressing Anti-Blackness in the Filipinx Community
I want to be very transparent in this article because it’s important to recognize and be aware of the anti-Blackness that is so deeply...
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The Week 10 Blues
It’s week 10. Sadly it’s that time of year again; being so close to the finish line while also being stuck on the fact that most semester...
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Do You Keep Your Camera off on Zoom?
“Everyone turn your cameras on!” the club president tells our meeting group. “That way I feel like I’m talking to actual humans!” Boys...
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The Best Houseplants for Beginners
I am a firm believer that everyone should have at least one houseplant. Not only do they give you a sense of responsibility when you take...
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Email Template: Consideration of Current Events
A colleague drafted an email template in consideration of the current events, and I would like to share it with everyone: "Dear Professor,...
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Let's Talk About Performative Activism
Let’s face it- social media is a powerful force in today’s society. Through the use of Instagram and Twitter, to name a few platforms, you...
