The world is not as black and white as we once thought it was. Since the onset of American culture various groups have striven for social justice and change, blending our black and white culture into various shades of grey. Today, we saw pink, purple, and blue added to the mix in honor of Bisexuality Awareness Week. Bisexuality Awareness Week …
Vegan Outreach on Campus
This past Friday, our campus was visited by a familiar sight. For the past three years, vegan and animal cruelty activist Steve Erlsten has stopped by UC Merced on a journey that begins in Bakersfield, California and goes all the way to Ashland, Oregon. Along the way, Steve visits between 90 to 95 college campuses, stops by high schools when …
Anchors Away! At Delta Gamma’s First Anchor Splash
On Saturday, September 19th, the Eta Rho chapter of Delta Gamma at UC Merced held their first annual Anchor Splash at El Capitan High School. The event was a fundraiser for Delta Gamma’s philanthropy organization, Service for Sight, as part of the sorority’s “Do Good Week.” Anchor Splash was made up of many small events and, while the winner only …
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Fall 2015: New Member Induction
On Saturday September 19th, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) chapter of UC Merced saw 37 new scholars inducted into their society. “I’m really happy with how the Induction Ceremony turned out,” says Breanne Orey, chapter president, “We couldn’t have done it without the help of Alpha Phi Omega, the IT Team, and Maggie Garcia”. In order to be …
UCM Historical Society Makes History on Campus
Out of all our Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSHA) students here at UC Merced, only 3% are history majors. Yet, despite the major’s relatively small student population, Historical Society is blossoming as one of the leading campus clubs. Supported by professors Ruth Mostern and Dr. Nathan Perry, their Undergraduate Historical Journal has become one of the few reputable historical …
Lambda Raises Awareness with “Celebrate Bisexuality Day”
On Wednesday, September 23 Lambda Alliance, in collaboration with ASUCM and UCM faculty, will be hosting “Celebrate Bisexuality Day” in honor of Bisexuality Awareness Week. For the past three days Lambda has been tabling for their event by asking people what stereotypes the bisexual community faces not just from the student body but also from within the LGBT+ community itself. …
Trebel App Offers a Better Alternative to Your Favorite Music
Are you a music lover but tired of paying for music from different apps that slowly put a dent in your savings account? Maybe you would like to have music for free but you’re afraid to be accused of illegally downloading music? Have you ever wondered what kind of music your peers are listening to? Well, the new Trebel app …
Top 5 TED Talks about Empowerment & Motivation
As summer climbs into full-swing, most of you have probably started thinking of next semester and all the challenges it will bring with it. I have compiled a list of five powerful TED talks which I believe every student needs to watch at some point during their University career. These are some incredible talks on the power of self-growth and …
When the Cat’s Away, Cirque du Soleil: O Will Splash You Away!
In the summertime, many of us Bobcats enjoy spending our time with family, pursuing our hobbies, or sleeping. Many of us like to travel in this time off to some amazing places, Las Vegas being one of the more popular destinations. It’s easy to think Vegas has it all: fun for family and friends, sights to see, and delectable cuisine. …
Bobcat Confessions Express Outrage on Eric Thomas’s Presentation
Within the past month UC Merced students have been expressing their outrage on social media on Eric Thomas’ motivational presentation that took place on the evening of April 24th in the Wallace-Dutra Amphitheater and was hosted by the Business Society. It is estimated that more than $25,000 was spent on Thomas’s one hour speech. Students felt that he only …