Juggling 5 Jobs and 16 Units Amidst a Pandemic
I spent an overwhelming majority of my spring and summer in bed. I woke up at noon, scrolled through TikTok for a couple of hours, cobbled...
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Guide to Voting From Abroad as a U.S. Citizen
This summer I realized two things: (1) I’ll be overseas during the General Election in November and (2) I have absolutely no idea how to...
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Recognising the Signs
Being diagnosed with “depressive tendencies” by my first therapist in early high school was a shock to me. I only went to therapy due to my...
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Save P.E. at UC Davis
Whether you want to train intensely, learn a fun new sport, or get some relaxing movement in, the UCD P.E. department (PHE) offers courses...
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What My Haircuts Have Taught Me About Self-Confidence and Beauty Standards
This past summer I got the shortest haircut I’ve ever gotten. My hairstyle was something in between a pixie cut and a bob, and not only did...
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Learning to Love Being Alone: COVID Edition
I grew up in a small two-bedroom apartment with my rowdy family of five, constantly engulfed by noise. I never had time to myself in any...
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What Is Happening to Planned Parenthood?
If you have been keeping up with this wild ride of an election, you most likely know that Planned Parenthood has become a part of Trump’s...
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More Than a Mother
“I’m sorry, Ma. I always saw you as a mother. Never as a woman.” I’ve never had the best relationship with my mom. We would constantly...
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On Judging Judgement
Until the age of 14, I had an abundance of self-esteem. I never really thought about how others perceived me. I was loud, free-spirited,...
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College During COVID-19: Finding Community When Classes Are Online
It’s probably safe to say that 2020 has been a difficult year for almost everyone. While we have all been living through the COVID-19...
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A Story Between Us and Our Pads
Facing periods every month and the purchase of necessary hygiene products leads to bulk-buying and potential markup in the sanitary napkin...
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I Told My Very Strict Mom About My Very Long-Distance Boyfriend
And we’re back! Another year, another set of articles. What sets this year apart from others are obvious reasons, but nonetheless, we’re...
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Easy Recipes for Lazy Cooks
I moved into my own apartment with a couple of friends during the pandemic about a month ago, and I truly had no idea what I was in for. I’...
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The Not-So-Glamorous Side of Sorority Life
Instagram: a fun social media network where you can show off cute photos of your dogs, tag a friend in a funny video, and post “Happy...
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Falling Into Fall
Ahhh, it is here. The chilly mornings are waking us up and the cozy sweaters are making their way out of our closets. Welcome, fall. Fall...
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'Emily in Paris': Honest Thoughts
Netflix’s latest TV show drop this October offers the escapism that anyone longing to drag their suitcase across the world is looking for...
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I'm Looking Forward to Long Lines & Traffic Jams
For the last few months, we’ve all been anxious, desperate to reach the finish line of the COVID chapter of our collective lives. We’ve...
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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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Unwanted 21st Birthday Gift: Coronavirus Scare
Even if you live under a rock, you know that we are still living through a global pandemic. Who knows, maybe you’ll be forced to crawl back...
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Confronting My Hometown: My Never Ending Identity Crisis
One of the first questions you always get when meeting new people in college is “Where are you from?” The communities in which we've been...
