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Inktober: a month-long drawing challenge for the struggling artist   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Ah, the universally feared art block. It creeps up on the best of us, looming over even the most proficient artists and slowly draining away any and all creative ideas. Art block is stubborn and not easily deterred — […]

Someone please tell me how to deal with my finances    By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    I was apprehensive about living off campus. I loved my dorm, I loved my roommates, I loved being on campus and not having to bike more than seven minutes to any of my classes, I loved the mischief […]

Years into the future, you may discover forgotten memories of who you were   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Humans crave discovery. From sailing the seas to sending rockets into space to uncovering ancient civilizations, we are fueled by a desire to seek out new things and learn more about the universe. We also […]

The two types of music lovers    By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    I’ve kept it no secret that I’m an embarrassingly dedicated Taylor Swift fan. There are a few reasons for that, with the first being a combination of her propensity to enshrine captivating storylines in her tracks and the second being my long-held […]

I’ve stopped taking lecture halls for granted    By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    It’s safe to say that we all pay a lot of money to be here. Granted, that funding comes from a myriad of different sources (government loans, savings accounts, sponsored scholarships, etc.). But everyone agrees that higher education, especially at a […]

The hidden benefits of listening to talk shows    By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   This summer, something both inevitable and terrible happened — I ran out of things to listen to. My “Discover Weekly” on Spotify grew steadily worse, I finished listening to the last audiobook of Harry Potter (voiced by the legendary Jim […]

Even the tiniest details matter   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   It’s the start of another fall quarter — a time filled with optimism, a little bit of nerves and a palpable sense of excitement. A new school year also means a new you; it’s a chance to make friends, go to some school-wide […]

Exploring the emotional and physical benefits of giving and receiving hugs   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Hugs are my absolute favorite thing in the world. There’s a number of reasons why I love them: they’re comfy, soft, stress-reducing and generally pleasant. Whenever I give or receive a hug, it truly feels as though […]

Pumpkin as a versatile (and healthy!) fall ingredient By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu Starbucks launched their famous “Pumpkin Spice Latte” (or PSL, for short) on Aug. 22, marking the beginning of the transition period away from hot, blazing summer and toward a moody, pumpkin-filled fall.  Pumpkins — whether in their plump harvest mode or hollowed […]

Is it healthy or is it advertising?   By MOLLY THOMPSON — mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu   Workout and diet fads are constantly circling the media stratosphere. The rise of the internet sped up the cycle, but we’ve seen it long before the advent of social media (think back to the jazzercise craze of the ‘80s). Recently, we’ve […]

The Middle Class Scholarship and Cal Grant provide millions for California students, and cutting them will cause students to suffer    By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu    For many students, attending college would not be possible without financial aid and scholarships. Luckily for myself and many others, California has been a leader in the efforts […]

Criteria includes comfy seating, aesthetic, lighting and more   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Ah, a lecture hall. The setting of so many power naps, failed microphones, unexpected quiz announcements and powerful waves of midterm stress.  Beyond being the central setting for learning, a lecture hall should be designed for comfort for both the […]