My soju routine: A poem
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Alcohol doesn’t solve problems, I know. But maybe, the friends who drink with you, listen to you and give you hugs at the end of the night do.
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First time’s the charm
Sex on Tuesday
For the most part, we probably all want to have sex that feels meaningful rather than quick or empty, and having sex you’re emotionally invested in makes for a better experience on many levels.
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Recognizing sex as a coping mechanism
Sex on Tuesday
It wasn’t until I started journaling and addressing the root of my pain that I realized how my trauma had impacted my sex life. Being a survivor of violence has meant unlearning my dangerous coping mechanisms and unpacking my unhealthy relationship to sex.
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Tang Center Spotlight: Alcohol and other drug services
For the Daily Cal special impact issue on rehabilitation we went to the Tang Center to learn more about the services the offer surrounding alcohol and other drugs.
5 things you can expect if you’re a student who doesn’t drink
Humans are social creatures, so eating and drinking is something we do in herds. Some of us just like our drinks to be less spiked than others.
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‘Night is Short, Walk on Girl’ is lush, dark college fantasy
The film follows the protagonist, known as the Girl, and a small gang of wacky supporting characters on a breathless trek through Kyoto’s nightlife.
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A night in Shanghai: The dream hoppers, street roamers and a sunflower
“Drink slowly. Tonight’s gonna be a long night,” I said to Z, who was lighting up another cigarette in front of me.
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Campus students play vital role in upholding alcohol policy
On Oct. 5, Councilmember Kate Harrison held a town hall meeting on a pressing topic: What can the city of Berkeley do to reduce troublesome drinking in Downtown Berkeley, which she defined as public drinking by homeless people and access to alcohol by underaged students from Berkeley High? I served
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Chosen families refuse to quit
I travel in circles that prioritize “chosen family.” Several of us are estranged from one or both of our parents, the rest fled for the usual crimes — queer, young and hopeful. Some came on pilgrimage and stayed, the rest of us sheltered in the first house that would take
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Fourth of July virgin cocktails
It’s the Fourth of July and you may or may not want to get lit. Enjoy any of these cooling Fourth of July virgin cocktails with your lunch or dinner.
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