‘Emily in Paris’ is corporate America’s deluded fantasy
Netflix/Courtesy
“Emily in Paris” is rife with hedonistic men and catty women, layering stereotypes on top of each other as erratically as Emily layers some of her outfits.
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If the heart of the world is blue: A personal essay
On my first encounter with Maggie Nelson’s writing, I devoured “Bluets” in a quiet garden, cover to cover on a park bench.
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On becoming a dog person
Off the Beat
When we fostered a puppy for half of July, we joked that we were “microdosing on parenting,” pretending to know how it feels to raise a child.
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Paris in the morning: An unforgettable experience
I encourage you to foster a mindset of spontaneity the next time you travel, as my morning in Paris was an experience I will never forget.
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Talking back
Off the Beat
I didn’t see choosing to study French as an affront to my heritage or as leaving my culture behind. But my mother disagreed.
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A deep, totally serious analysis of ‘The Earth is healing, we are the virus’ meme
If you’ve been on social media the past few weeks, you’ve probably seen the “The Earth is healing, we are the virus” memes that are being thrown around. In honor of Earth Day, please enjoy this very serious analysis of some of our favorites!
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La vie en Lizzo
Kind of chaos
The year 2016 was supposed to be one of infinite promise. I turned 19 harboring the secret belief that it was an auspicious age.
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UC Berkeley professors share their favorite summer memories
How have UC Berkeley professors spent their favorite summers? Read on to find out what campus faculty have done during their most memorable summers.
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After fire at Notre-Dame cathedral, world mourns emblem of art, history, culture
Notre-Dame de Paris, French for “Our Lady of Paris,” has long been one of the most revered religious, cultural and historical landmarks in the world.
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Places and pasts
Between America and Me
“ If I were an animal I’d be a capybara!” A what? My American friends are back at it. They’re talking about their favorite type of tree, that time they saw it in that one national park, and how much they “need their nature”. I guess I like nature. But
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