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Skateboarding has been a part of my life since I can remember. I started skating in 2016 at the age of 11. I lived by MacNamera Skate Park during this era so I spent my days passing by this park heading to the stores. Read More
Youth United is a youth-led policy advocacy program in the YLI Merced office that focuses on social and racial justice. Youth United (YU) seeks to address and advocate for the improvement of current Merced Park conditions. YU will be participating in the development of a new city parks master plan that outlines current park needs and establishes long term goals. Read More
Hooray! We’Ced’s 12th edition of our yearly publication, Overlooking Pink, is out now! You can check it out right here, or you can download it to check it out later. Yippee! You can also get a physical copy of the publication as well, feel free to message Sebastian, and he will help you get a copy! Read More
The last time I saw my father was the night I almost lost my mother. I try not to think of that night because it reminds me of my father. I can’t tell you much about him since he decided it was best for me to grow up without a father. Read More
My name is Nathen, I was assigned male at birth, I now identify as non-binary. I’ve outgrown many oppressive and ignorant ideologies that were taught to me. My parents taught me to resolve conflict with violence, I would fight with other kids frequently. Read More
As protests break out on the campuses of universities across the country in support of Palestine, local organizers and students come together to make their thoughts known here in local Merced. Similar to many other students across the United States, such as on campuses at UC Berkeley, UC Irvine and Columbia University, UC Merced has set up camp with a clear message to the regents of California. Read More
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