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All content by Alyssa Dunning
Deadline dread’s vicious circle
Alyssa Dunning
December 13, 2014
I'll work on my procrastination — tomorrow.
Bizarre beauty fads boggle my mind
Alyssa Dunning
December 6, 2014
Is no body part safe from scrutiny?
How a lone fart set me free.
Alyssa Dunning
December 4, 2014
Since that one moment of fateful flatulence, I no longer feel embarrassment.
Feminism ruins everything
Alyssa Dunning
November 30, 2014
It's hard to enjoy the simple things when everything reeks of inequality.
Higher education is above cliques
Alyssa Dunning
November 24, 2014
While the media pits college cliques against each other, it isn't really like that in real life.
Nostalgia is no longer just for the elderly
Alyssa Dunning
November 13, 2014
Reminiscing on better times is the latest tend. Everyone is doing it.
Family holidays aren’t worth fretting over
Alyssa Dunning
November 8, 2014
A Thanksgiving with college friends isn't traditional, but it keeps me sane.
Pamphlet protesters pushy, don’t persuade
Alyssa Dunning
November 3, 2014
Harassing someone with fliers will never win hearts and minds.
Digital age reveals horrors of parenthood
Alyssa Dunning
October 30, 2014
As bloggers open up about parenting, my uterus shuts down.
How queer folk can best support allies
Alyssa Dunning
October 27, 2014
Last week's Tweet Talk showcased a common tension between LGBT+ people and their allies.
Students disagree over LGBT+ allyship
Alyssa Dunning
October 18, 2014
Opinion Columnist Alyssa Dunning expressed her frustration as an ally. She has noticed that some allies are treated harshly for speaking out of turn.
Americans shouldn’t fear identity labels
Alyssa Dunning
October 18, 2014
Pretending that differences don't exist doesn't fight prejudice.
The life, times of a reckless biker
Alyssa Dunning
October 15, 2014
Forget the rules of the road. I'm on a bike.
Classes thrive when students speak out
Alyssa Dunning
October 12, 2014
Joining discussions can be terrifying, but it pays off in the long run.
Americans divided over use of labels
Alyssa Dunning
October 11, 2014
Many people disagree on whether identity labels should be embraced or rejected.
Legalizing weed is a smart choice
Alyssa Dunning
October 4, 2014
Marijuana can give California more than just a good time.
Better to shut up than one-up.
Alyssa Dunning
September 29, 2014
When complaining becomes a competition, no one wins.
Women’s rights shouldn’t hinge on relationships
Alyssa Dunning
September 27, 2014
Feminism should matter to men because it is right, not because they love their mom.
Getting married in college has its perks
Alyssa Dunning
September 21, 2014
I'd take my husband over a crappy roommate any day.
Alternatives to partying
Alyssa Dunning
September 17, 2014
While everyone else is out drinking, I'm having some fun of my own.
New movie, TV show will spark race conversations
Alyssa Dunning
September 14, 2014
"Dear White People" and "Blackish" are welcome movies to a writer with a mixed-race family.
The WREC: wonderful yet woeful
Alyssa Dunning
September 13, 2014
I have a complicated relationship with the Wildcat Recreation Center.
Taking antidepressants is not taboo
Alyssa Dunning
September 6, 2014
Overcoming the stigma of using depression medication was hard, but necessary.
‘Big is beautiful’ objectifies women
Alyssa Dunning
August 31, 2014
Trends embracing all body types still teach women that beauty is most important.
First week of school can’t be beat
Alyssa Dunning
August 26, 2014
What's not to love about the first week of classes?
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