Expectations vs. reality
To the Left
I viewed the West Coast as this social wonderland full of drugs, parties and sex, too foreign and intimate for a Southern gauche preteen to embrace.
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The postmodern personalities of 6 punctuation marks
Punctuation marks are pretty objective in their purpose within the world of written (and spoken) language. But in an age dominated by the internet, memes and the universal need for speed, these marks have evolved into characters of their own.
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My problem with unapologetic misogyny in media
Off the Beat
I cannot take these unapologetic misogynists of all genders, who are prevalent in Japan, silencing female voices anymore.
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Struggling with professionalism
There’s an unappreciated empowerment to utilizing every aspect of who you are in the workplace.
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UC Berkeley students raise concerns about large social gatherings near campus
Through various social media posts, UC Berkeley students raised concerns about large social gatherings occurring on and near campus, alleging a lack of compliance with COVID-19 health orders.
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Avoiding RAS syndrome: Common cases of redundant acronym syndrome
Acronyms make our writing more concise. But, some are now so common that they’re often used improperly, adjacent to words that make the phrase redundant.
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Twitter’s actions are detrimental to Venezuela amid COVID-19
It’s ironic that a social media platform that considers conversation and connection so valuable would shut off an important platform in a time of crisis.
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Real allies don’t just perform
Cal in Color
Being an ally means showing up when it counts. It means uplifting Black voices rather than trying to drown them out for the sake of appearing “woke.”
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Why you should stay in your city
For those contemplating leaving, remember that what becomes easier for the few who choose to flee becomes harder for the many forced to stay.
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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom launches COVID-19 contact tracing program
California now has a statewide COVID-19 contact tracing program and public awareness campaign, called California Connected, as announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday.
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