With her vulnerability on full display, Cameron Mouton passes the pen along to her readers and encourages them to write their own narrative. The third-year American literature and culture student minoring in African American studies is self-publishing her new poetry and prose collection, “Mixed,” on Saturday, in which she recounts her experiences with racism and sexual assault. Read more...

Photo: Cameron Mouton is self-publishing her new poetry and prose collection, “Mixed,” on Saturday. Collecting work she wrote in old journals and notes, the third-year American literature and culture student said the book chronicles her trauma and growth from an adolescent to a young adult. (Sabrina Wu/Daily Bruin)

Gia McCruter is bringing environmental awareness to often mindless skin care routines. The third-year sociology student said she founded Gyza Gold, a natural, homemade skin care line and metaphysical online store because of her desire to find products that would not irritate her sensitive skin. Read more...

Photo: McCruter said she oversees every aspect of Gyza Gold, including product development, graphic and web design, social media and shipping. While establishing the brand, she said she took inspiration from the Pyramids of Giza for its name to pay homage to being a Black woman – but changed the spelling and pronunciation. (Left to right: Harold Lee/Daily Bruin, courtesy of Sydney Cattouse)