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Appreciating the Natural World Around Us on National Wildlife Day
Every day is a great day to spread awareness about wildlife and conservation. National Wildlife Day comes twice a year to remind us to be better stewards of our planet.

Nadya Strudell
Sep 4, 2024


Memories of My Mom and Seeing Friendships Through a Santa Cruz Lens
Losing my mom was the hardest thing I have been through, and I still struggle with her absence every single day. Now, whenever I visit Santa Cruz, it is the only place I go to talk to her.

Hannah Sobczyn
Aug 30, 2024


Love Island: Where Surveillance, Drama and Intrigue Captivate Audiences Worldwide
From documenting your daily cup of coffee to showcasing your relationship or night out with friends, the age of oversharing on Love Island creates an environment for welcomed surveillance.

Olivia Marbury
Aug 22, 2024


Reframing Body Shaming: Instead, Choose Self-Love, Body Positivity and Acceptance
Body positivity involves loving who you are and what you look like, not limiting yourself to certain things and experiences that hide your beautiful self; it’s reframing the way we think.

Maddie Bocian
Aug 15, 2024


Love of The Seeing Eye: The Organization Providing the Special Dogs that Lead the Blind
Morris Frank had no idea how his Seeing Eye dog Buddy maneuvered around bumps in the sidewalks, low hanging trees, and how complex it became to cross the street without him.

Grace Aspinall
Aug 13, 2024


Recognizing the Rights, Cultures and Traditions of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Check out the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) website about Indigenous Peoples. UNESCO is about to launch its World Atlas of Languages.

Meagan Fuller
Aug 9, 2024


International Cat Day — A Time to Celebrate Our Fur Babies!
International Cat Day is on August 8, so it is time to celebrate our feline friends! Post a picture of your cat and share what makes them so special to you. Or adopt a cat as a pet.

Meagan Fuller
Aug 8, 2024


Balancing Work and Family After Summer Break: With Planning and Patience, You Got This!
With a bit of advance planning, a dose of patience and the right support, it’s possible to turn this challenging back-to-school period into a smooth transition for everyone.

Ana Paula Fortunato
Aug 6, 2024


A Tribute to My Sister as Her College Adventure Begins and a New Chapter Unfolds
Even though my sister and I will be apart and are both on our journeys of figuring out who we are going to be, the memories we share and the amazing friendship we keep will always be with us.

Maddie Bocian
Aug 4, 2024


What is Mentalpause as Opposed to Menopause? Understanding Life During the Change
A woman’s memory, which includes the ability to assimilate and manipulate new information, often can be lessened during menopause. Brain functioning suffers as estrogen levels change.

Grace Aspinall
Aug 2, 2024


BIPOC Representation in Media and its Critical Impact on Mental Health
BIPOC-positive media representation can also create environments of solidarity where ideas are diverse, perspectives are varied, and everyone feels valued and recognized.

Mirela Niculae
Jul 31, 2024


The Role of Education and Resources in Preventing Human Trafficking
By using preventative measures, being vigilant, aware, and informed we can all be a catalyst to creating communities that safeguard children and help combat human trafficking.

Gail McShan-Elly
Jul 30, 2024
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