Through Our Pens: Go On a Digital Walk With Me
When I was a kid, I would go on walks every evening after dinner with my mom. As time went on and the two of us got busier, this was one of our first traditions to go. The further I grew from my childhood and…
A Note to Those Planting Their Roots
One thing I’ve learned at UC Santa Cruz is how to be comfortable feeling lost. There are no maps or trailheads guiding a college student on the perfect path. It is something we find through a series of right and wrong turns — the passions…
Your Future, As Explained By the Stars: Jordan’s UCSC Horoscopes
The 2020-21 school year will go down in history, but the next academic year is still a mystery. Students have navigated the depths of online curriculum. Some wandered the deserted maze of campus, falling into alien routines of COVID-19 testing and limited interaction. Many still…
Feelings on Fonts
In the fall of my first year at UC Santa Cruz, I applied to be a photographer for City on a Hill Press. For reasons unknown to me, I was hired as a production designer. However, I accepted the position, and this decision would tether…
It’s Spring Roll Season!
Growing up, I was never a fan of leafy greens. Therefore, I was never a fan of spring rolls. At a Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) fundraiser, I took my first bite of a spring roll in almost eight years and realized they aren’t that bad….
A Non-History of Queer Punk
I went to my first and only pride parade three years ago with prior warnings of old men who took the parade as an advantage to walk around naked in my head. However, when I got there, public indecency was the least offensive thing I…
Six Scenic Spots on Campus Perfect for Releasing a Primal Scream
Anyone can tell you that being a college student is stressful. Especially during this strange and terrifying year of social isolation, remote work, and the pandemic, it’s important to release that stress in a healthy way. And what’s the best way to do that? A…
An Ode to Everyday Ghosts
The best thing about being alone is that it forces you to be friends with ghosts (and bugs). I guess, then, we’re never really alone. When I was a kid, I convinced myself I lived among ghosts. This may sound odd, but I promise it…
Which Prehistoric Mammal Would Make the Best Fantasy-Adventure Sidekick?
The world is a scary place and human beings are pretty fragile. Sometimes it is nice to sink into a realm of escapism where a protagonist has a magical pet that always has their back and looks cool. They might have a flying bison to…
The World of Green Onions
When I was in high school, having authentic Chinese food for every meal was something I took for granted. Now, as a 20-year-old child, I keep finding myself browsing food blogs trying to find a recipe that feels familiar, but knowing the names of many…