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Literature

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Bay Area author William Brewer explores depression, psychedelic treatment in debut novel ‘The Red Arrow’

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Bay Area author William Brewer’s debut novel “The Red Arrow” is the raw, tumultuous and gripping journey of a man plagued by suicidal depression and self deprecation who finds hope and healing in psychedelic mushroom treatment.
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College Life

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Staying positive while COVID-19 positive

If you or someone you know happens to catch COVID-19, remember to implement self-care, human connection and ample rest for a smooth recovery.
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College Life

Friday, December 3, 2021

Journal prompts that will clear your mind

This quick and easy activity will have lasting impacts on your mental health and you can easily use these prompts to kickstart your journaling journey.
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College Life

Sunday, November 28, 2021
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Have you met your twin flame?

The purpose of your twin flame is to invigorate your soul, awakening you to your own life and your true self. They aid you in your progress toward growth.
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Mental Health 2021

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

How embracing the pain improved my relationships

Amid mental health disorders, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It takes time, frustration, and work to notice the good that comes out of it. Mental health comes with many challenges, but with them also comes character building, deeper friendships and a sense of purpose.
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College Life

Thursday, June 24, 2021
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I’m having a healing girl summer: You should too

As much as I wanted to have a “hot girl summer,” I’m too tired. I decided I would have my own type of summer: a healing girl summer.
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College Life

Thursday, May 20, 2021
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Journaling prompts for when you want to scream

For all the times you want to scream but are unfortunately stuck in a house with other people, I’ve accumulated some journaling prompts. 
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Sex on Tuesday

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Orgasms against patriarchy

Sex on Tuesday

To all the Black and brown women who read this column: Fuck them by succeeding and taking pleasure in every minute of it.
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Op-Eds

Monday, July 31, 2017

On being afraid to admit your poverty

I grew up poor.

Mind the language: poor. This term is different from phrases such as “low-income,”
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