Reflecting on the First Half of 2020
The year is two thousand and twenty. I’m one week away from finishing my freshman year at the University of Washington. I just went to grab...
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Zoom Class of 2020: How it Feels To Graduate During a Pandemic
“Yeah, you guys are probably graduating at the worst time right now.” When I used to gather around family members that I would only see...
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Why White People Should Not Be Silent About Racism
Feeling "uncomfortable" by speaking up isn't an excuse
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How to Discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement with your Asian Relatives
Racism has been a deeply-embedded issue within the United States for centuries and with the death of George Floyd, people are angry and more importantly, want and equality and change. Talking about racism within my Asian community, I noticed that many young people are struggling to explain what is happening in the world to their Asian immigrant relatives while not undermining their racial struggles they've faced. Here are some resources and ideas you can use to help educate your family. Change comes from within, and having touch conversations with one another is a necessity.
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Feeling Sick About the Injustices in America
I want to feel righteous, to burn with rage. But right now, I just feel sick.
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How to Make the Most of Summer in Quarantine
Whether you want to get outside ASAP after finals or continue stay at home, here’s some tips to make the most of your summer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Advice for Taking Time off School
Some things are best learned from outside a college classroom. So if you're thinking of taking some time off school to reflect and serve,...
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Wear a Mask: A Poem
*heavy breathing*
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Breaking Out of the "Cool Girl" Paradigm
She’s not like other girls . She’s special. She’s different.
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The Snow in Antarctica is Green?
Climate change has been an issue for a very long time and recently, scientists have researching an issue regarding green snow in Antarctica. I know, green snow is quite odd, but it's actually from algae that's been growing due to increased temperatures. The news can be hard to keep up with these days but the on-going effects of climate change is something that everyone should be aware of.
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Dear Freshman Year
The last nine months taught me a lot of life lessons, even if it wasn't the typical freshmen experience.
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How to Overcome Writer’s Block During Finals Week
Check out these tips on how to overcome writer's block!
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My Favorite Almost Summer Skin Essentials
Some of my favorite skincare products for summer!
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What My First Year of College Taught Me About Friendships
You can survive college, I promise.
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Top 10 Movies to Watch When Stoned
As someone who has been trying to get creative about how to entertain myself during this quarantine, I have personally researched and...
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Repost Activism and Why it Needs to Stop
Maybe think twice about reposting that same image as everyone else.
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Some of My Favorite Women-Owned Brands
We may not be able to be out and about, but that doesn’t mean we can’t treat ourselves every now and then. So, I have rounded up some...
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How to Get Through Long Distance Relationships During a Pandemic
I didn't think about a future Pandemic before I got into an LDR.
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How Westworld Is a Feminist Masterpiece
Despite the avalanche of television content that hits our screens every year, it can still be rare to find a show that places women in...
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The Makeup Industry in a Post-Pandemic World
As a self/YouTube taught makeup and beauty enthusiast, I spent most of my teenager and now young adult life being a part of the beauty...
