Silver Linings – Video Diary
By Karishma Patadia
June 1, 2020
Over the past two months, I have been documenting my time in quarantine. This is the third and final episode of my video diaries. For almost two months now, I have been living in Riverside with my family due to COVID-19. My life, as well as everyone in the world, has been flipped upside down. However,...
Spiritual Holistic Medicine
Story and photos by Andrea Williams
May 12, 2020
“Nature is alive and talking to us. This is not a metaphor.”- Terence McKenna Humans have had a sacred relationship with nature for thousands of years. Nutritious plants, fruits and roots kept our bodies strong. Few things feel as sweet and grounding as relaxing with sunshine on your skin. Pr...
What’s wrong with weed?
Story by Shelley Wang and Photos by Paige Acosta
May 12, 2020
Within the state of California, marijuana has been legal and decriminalized for years. Yet, many people still choose to believe the various stigmas attached to this controversial plant. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize the use of medical marijuana. Two decades later, in 2016, the...
Athletic Performance: What’s weed got to do with it?
Story and photo by Diani Ellis
May 12, 2020
“I just love weed man!” said former NCAA college athlete Nate Jacob. Like many other college athletes, Jacob was once part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association at his school. The NCAA, according to their website, is a non-profit organization “dedicated to the well-being and lifelo...
Fucking ourselves over with sex
Story by Fernando Martinez and Photo by Maddison October
May 12, 2020
When we don’t know how to deal with ourselves and our feelings or with others and their feelings, we each seek refuge differently. Some people splurge their money online shopping in the name of “Treat Yo Self.” Others plan an epic night out or night in with their friends, laced with the substan...
A party animal guide to safer sessions
Story and photo by Sam Joson
May 11, 2020
Well, the 2020 festival season is cancelled. But will that stop true party animals from doing their thing? Probably not. While it’s important to take necessary precautions to avoid contracting or spreading COVID-19, it’s equally important to remember a few things that won’t disappear with...
SFSU coach reflects on the current state of sports during COVID-19
Diani Ellis
April 30, 2020
“Quarantine got me into the best shape of my life, but [quarantine] has also stopped me from showing off the shape I am in,” said Tom Lyons, a full time Cross Country and Track field coach at San Francisco State University. Since the beginning of March, all outdoor activities and sports have been pu...
Art doesn’t stop because of shelter in place
Ryce Stoughtenborough
April 28, 2020
The current state of our world is turbulent, to put it lightly. Amid the panic of COVID-19, every country, city and the people within it are faced with the uncertainty of the future. Although America has allowed occupations deemed essential to progress — putting millions of other Americans out of work ...
What does it mean to be productive in a global pandemic?
Story by Fernando Martinez
April 21, 2020
The coronavirus is the most trendy topic in the world right now, and rightfully so. Thousands of people have died, millions are without jobs and the ways in which we have been viewing the world are being challenged. Questions of what and who is “essential” in our economy, and thus in our society, are ma...
Tips on how to work from home and shelter-in-place with kids
Clara Applegarth
April 20, 2020
While cities across the globe continue to shelter in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and childcare workers are essentially working overtime and, if attending school or working from home, their duties have doubled (Life During Quarantine podcast). For over a year, I have been working as a childcare professional for a single m...
Remaining body positive in isolation
Story by Clara Applegarth
April 13, 2020
I was struck by an eating disorder at a young age without fully being aware. Being a ballet dancer for several years of my childhood, the way your body formed certain lines when you moved was all but secondary. This fate was also brought on by genetics, with family members suffering from the same disorde...
The importance of maintaining routines while under quarantine
Shelley Wang
April 10, 2020
Since the outbreak of the virus that causes COVID-19, maintaining a daily routine has become more difficult for many people in the United States, mainly since the mandatory stay-at-home order is now in effect. The impact of the virus is widespread — while people are encouraged to hunker down at ho...
