Good note-taking strategies improve study efficiency November 30, 2022 — by Skyler Mao As my class lecture ends, I put my pencil down and stare at the pages of notes I laboriously took. Graphite on paper, an illegible block of chicken scratch stares back. I utter a dejected sigh as I quickly pack up, knowing that I’ll have a hard time studying for my upcoming test based on […] read more » The most important holiday of the year: my birthday November 28, 2022 — by Beverly Xu Let’s be real: My birthday is the most celebrated holiday of the year. On Christmas, better known as Beverly’s Birthday Eve — it’s even an (almost) alliteration — 309 million people in the U.S. gather around to give each other gifts, build spiced cookie houses, fill the streets with festive music and best of all, […] read more » For the love of Black Friday and Cyber Monday November 28, 2022 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 2019. You and your friends are sprinting from store to store: Hollister to Macy’s, Target to Best Buy. The entire mall is in a frenzy with everyone ready to stake their territory and claim the cheapest items they can find. Flash forward to 2022: You’re typing away and clicking on as many […] read more » Top 10 Christmas songs not by Mariah Carey November 22, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas “Let It Snow” : Frank Sinatra This song may remind me of the blatant lack of snow here, but it’s a wonderful song and deserves a place on this list. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” : Frank Sinatra This list wouldn’t be complete without at least one version of “Have Yourself a Merry […] read more » Yoga has a cult following of millions; I won’t be joining them November 21, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen My view of yoga is that it is probably the most overhyped exercise ever. I mean it’s cool to be able to do splits and breathe deeply, but can you bench 225-pounds? Now that’s cool. Even though I’m a certified yoga doubter, I forced myself to do half an hour of it every day for […] read more » The many ways people make fools out of themselves in the gym November 20, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen The gym can be a magical place. Athletes and casual fitness buffs forge stronger muscles and become fitter along with making memories and friendships — and sometimes exorcizing personal demons. While it is a place where we all can become a better version of ourselves, I sometimes can’t help but laugh at the nearly comical […] read more » Star Wars franchise gets refreshing reboot with “Andor” November 17, 2022 — by Eric Shi Editor’s note: Spoilers ahead. An adrenaline-inducing heist of 8 million imperial credits filled with exhilarating gun-fights, a dogfight through blazing meteors and an antagonist that is genuinely intimidating can all be found in “Andor,” the latest and possibly greatest show of the Star Wars franchise. “Andor” boasts a stellar production team, including directors like Benjamin […] read more » A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette November 16, 2022 — by Michelle Wan Few things are more frustrating than pulling up to the school parking lot at 8:17 a.m. expecting to park next to your best friend in your usual parking spot, only to find another car already parked in your conquered land. As the first semester comes to an end, many students have long since hand-picked their […] read more » What’s the best social media platform for teens? November 16, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and more. With a seemingly endless variety of social media platforms to choose from, it’s become challenging to delineate the pros and cons of each. Here’s my take on which ones are worth having. No. 5: Twitter With no introduction needed, I think we all are far too familiar […] read more » Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
The most important holiday of the year: my birthday November 28, 2022 — by Beverly Xu Let’s be real: My birthday is the most celebrated holiday of the year. On Christmas, better known as Beverly’s Birthday Eve — it’s even an (almost) alliteration — 309 million people in the U.S. gather around to give each other gifts, build spiced cookie houses, fill the streets with festive music and best of all, […] read more » For the love of Black Friday and Cyber Monday November 28, 2022 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 2019. You and your friends are sprinting from store to store: Hollister to Macy’s, Target to Best Buy. The entire mall is in a frenzy with everyone ready to stake their territory and claim the cheapest items they can find. Flash forward to 2022: You’re typing away and clicking on as many […] read more » Top 10 Christmas songs not by Mariah Carey November 22, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas “Let It Snow” : Frank Sinatra This song may remind me of the blatant lack of snow here, but it’s a wonderful song and deserves a place on this list. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” : Frank Sinatra This list wouldn’t be complete without at least one version of “Have Yourself a Merry […] read more » Yoga has a cult following of millions; I won’t be joining them November 21, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen My view of yoga is that it is probably the most overhyped exercise ever. I mean it’s cool to be able to do splits and breathe deeply, but can you bench 225-pounds? Now that’s cool. Even though I’m a certified yoga doubter, I forced myself to do half an hour of it every day for […] read more » The many ways people make fools out of themselves in the gym November 20, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen The gym can be a magical place. Athletes and casual fitness buffs forge stronger muscles and become fitter along with making memories and friendships — and sometimes exorcizing personal demons. While it is a place where we all can become a better version of ourselves, I sometimes can’t help but laugh at the nearly comical […] read more » Star Wars franchise gets refreshing reboot with “Andor” November 17, 2022 — by Eric Shi Editor’s note: Spoilers ahead. An adrenaline-inducing heist of 8 million imperial credits filled with exhilarating gun-fights, a dogfight through blazing meteors and an antagonist that is genuinely intimidating can all be found in “Andor,” the latest and possibly greatest show of the Star Wars franchise. “Andor” boasts a stellar production team, including directors like Benjamin […] read more » A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette November 16, 2022 — by Michelle Wan Few things are more frustrating than pulling up to the school parking lot at 8:17 a.m. expecting to park next to your best friend in your usual parking spot, only to find another car already parked in your conquered land. As the first semester comes to an end, many students have long since hand-picked their […] read more » What’s the best social media platform for teens? November 16, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and more. With a seemingly endless variety of social media platforms to choose from, it’s become challenging to delineate the pros and cons of each. Here’s my take on which ones are worth having. No. 5: Twitter With no introduction needed, I think we all are far too familiar […] read more » Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
For the love of Black Friday and Cyber Monday November 28, 2022 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 2019. You and your friends are sprinting from store to store: Hollister to Macy’s, Target to Best Buy. The entire mall is in a frenzy with everyone ready to stake their territory and claim the cheapest items they can find. Flash forward to 2022: You’re typing away and clicking on as many […] read more » Top 10 Christmas songs not by Mariah Carey November 22, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas “Let It Snow” : Frank Sinatra This song may remind me of the blatant lack of snow here, but it’s a wonderful song and deserves a place on this list. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” : Frank Sinatra This list wouldn’t be complete without at least one version of “Have Yourself a Merry […] read more » Yoga has a cult following of millions; I won’t be joining them November 21, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen My view of yoga is that it is probably the most overhyped exercise ever. I mean it’s cool to be able to do splits and breathe deeply, but can you bench 225-pounds? Now that’s cool. Even though I’m a certified yoga doubter, I forced myself to do half an hour of it every day for […] read more » The many ways people make fools out of themselves in the gym November 20, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen The gym can be a magical place. Athletes and casual fitness buffs forge stronger muscles and become fitter along with making memories and friendships — and sometimes exorcizing personal demons. While it is a place where we all can become a better version of ourselves, I sometimes can’t help but laugh at the nearly comical […] read more » Star Wars franchise gets refreshing reboot with “Andor” November 17, 2022 — by Eric Shi Editor’s note: Spoilers ahead. An adrenaline-inducing heist of 8 million imperial credits filled with exhilarating gun-fights, a dogfight through blazing meteors and an antagonist that is genuinely intimidating can all be found in “Andor,” the latest and possibly greatest show of the Star Wars franchise. “Andor” boasts a stellar production team, including directors like Benjamin […] read more » A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette November 16, 2022 — by Michelle Wan Few things are more frustrating than pulling up to the school parking lot at 8:17 a.m. expecting to park next to your best friend in your usual parking spot, only to find another car already parked in your conquered land. As the first semester comes to an end, many students have long since hand-picked their […] read more » What’s the best social media platform for teens? November 16, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and more. With a seemingly endless variety of social media platforms to choose from, it’s become challenging to delineate the pros and cons of each. Here’s my take on which ones are worth having. No. 5: Twitter With no introduction needed, I think we all are far too familiar […] read more » Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Top 10 Christmas songs not by Mariah Carey November 22, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas “Let It Snow” : Frank Sinatra This song may remind me of the blatant lack of snow here, but it’s a wonderful song and deserves a place on this list. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” : Frank Sinatra This list wouldn’t be complete without at least one version of “Have Yourself a Merry […] read more » Yoga has a cult following of millions; I won’t be joining them November 21, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen My view of yoga is that it is probably the most overhyped exercise ever. I mean it’s cool to be able to do splits and breathe deeply, but can you bench 225-pounds? Now that’s cool. Even though I’m a certified yoga doubter, I forced myself to do half an hour of it every day for […] read more » The many ways people make fools out of themselves in the gym November 20, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen The gym can be a magical place. Athletes and casual fitness buffs forge stronger muscles and become fitter along with making memories and friendships — and sometimes exorcizing personal demons. While it is a place where we all can become a better version of ourselves, I sometimes can’t help but laugh at the nearly comical […] read more » Star Wars franchise gets refreshing reboot with “Andor” November 17, 2022 — by Eric Shi Editor’s note: Spoilers ahead. An adrenaline-inducing heist of 8 million imperial credits filled with exhilarating gun-fights, a dogfight through blazing meteors and an antagonist that is genuinely intimidating can all be found in “Andor,” the latest and possibly greatest show of the Star Wars franchise. “Andor” boasts a stellar production team, including directors like Benjamin […] read more » A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette November 16, 2022 — by Michelle Wan Few things are more frustrating than pulling up to the school parking lot at 8:17 a.m. expecting to park next to your best friend in your usual parking spot, only to find another car already parked in your conquered land. As the first semester comes to an end, many students have long since hand-picked their […] read more » What’s the best social media platform for teens? November 16, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and more. With a seemingly endless variety of social media platforms to choose from, it’s become challenging to delineate the pros and cons of each. Here’s my take on which ones are worth having. No. 5: Twitter With no introduction needed, I think we all are far too familiar […] read more » Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Yoga has a cult following of millions; I won’t be joining them November 21, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen My view of yoga is that it is probably the most overhyped exercise ever. I mean it’s cool to be able to do splits and breathe deeply, but can you bench 225-pounds? Now that’s cool. Even though I’m a certified yoga doubter, I forced myself to do half an hour of it every day for […] read more » The many ways people make fools out of themselves in the gym November 20, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen The gym can be a magical place. Athletes and casual fitness buffs forge stronger muscles and become fitter along with making memories and friendships — and sometimes exorcizing personal demons. While it is a place where we all can become a better version of ourselves, I sometimes can’t help but laugh at the nearly comical […] read more » Star Wars franchise gets refreshing reboot with “Andor” November 17, 2022 — by Eric Shi Editor’s note: Spoilers ahead. An adrenaline-inducing heist of 8 million imperial credits filled with exhilarating gun-fights, a dogfight through blazing meteors and an antagonist that is genuinely intimidating can all be found in “Andor,” the latest and possibly greatest show of the Star Wars franchise. “Andor” boasts a stellar production team, including directors like Benjamin […] read more » A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette November 16, 2022 — by Michelle Wan Few things are more frustrating than pulling up to the school parking lot at 8:17 a.m. expecting to park next to your best friend in your usual parking spot, only to find another car already parked in your conquered land. As the first semester comes to an end, many students have long since hand-picked their […] read more » What’s the best social media platform for teens? November 16, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and more. With a seemingly endless variety of social media platforms to choose from, it’s become challenging to delineate the pros and cons of each. Here’s my take on which ones are worth having. No. 5: Twitter With no introduction needed, I think we all are far too familiar […] read more » Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
The many ways people make fools out of themselves in the gym November 20, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen The gym can be a magical place. Athletes and casual fitness buffs forge stronger muscles and become fitter along with making memories and friendships — and sometimes exorcizing personal demons. While it is a place where we all can become a better version of ourselves, I sometimes can’t help but laugh at the nearly comical […] read more » Star Wars franchise gets refreshing reboot with “Andor” November 17, 2022 — by Eric Shi Editor’s note: Spoilers ahead. An adrenaline-inducing heist of 8 million imperial credits filled with exhilarating gun-fights, a dogfight through blazing meteors and an antagonist that is genuinely intimidating can all be found in “Andor,” the latest and possibly greatest show of the Star Wars franchise. “Andor” boasts a stellar production team, including directors like Benjamin […] read more » A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette November 16, 2022 — by Michelle Wan Few things are more frustrating than pulling up to the school parking lot at 8:17 a.m. expecting to park next to your best friend in your usual parking spot, only to find another car already parked in your conquered land. As the first semester comes to an end, many students have long since hand-picked their […] read more » What’s the best social media platform for teens? November 16, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and more. With a seemingly endless variety of social media platforms to choose from, it’s become challenging to delineate the pros and cons of each. Here’s my take on which ones are worth having. No. 5: Twitter With no introduction needed, I think we all are far too familiar […] read more » Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Star Wars franchise gets refreshing reboot with “Andor” November 17, 2022 — by Eric Shi Editor’s note: Spoilers ahead. An adrenaline-inducing heist of 8 million imperial credits filled with exhilarating gun-fights, a dogfight through blazing meteors and an antagonist that is genuinely intimidating can all be found in “Andor,” the latest and possibly greatest show of the Star Wars franchise. “Andor” boasts a stellar production team, including directors like Benjamin […] read more » A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette November 16, 2022 — by Michelle Wan Few things are more frustrating than pulling up to the school parking lot at 8:17 a.m. expecting to park next to your best friend in your usual parking spot, only to find another car already parked in your conquered land. As the first semester comes to an end, many students have long since hand-picked their […] read more » What’s the best social media platform for teens? November 16, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and more. With a seemingly endless variety of social media platforms to choose from, it’s become challenging to delineate the pros and cons of each. Here’s my take on which ones are worth having. No. 5: Twitter With no introduction needed, I think we all are far too familiar […] read more » Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
A how-to guide: parking lot etiquette November 16, 2022 — by Michelle Wan Few things are more frustrating than pulling up to the school parking lot at 8:17 a.m. expecting to park next to your best friend in your usual parking spot, only to find another car already parked in your conquered land. As the first semester comes to an end, many students have long since hand-picked their […] read more » What’s the best social media platform for teens? November 16, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and more. With a seemingly endless variety of social media platforms to choose from, it’s become challenging to delineate the pros and cons of each. Here’s my take on which ones are worth having. No. 5: Twitter With no introduction needed, I think we all are far too familiar […] read more » Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
What’s the best social media platform for teens? November 16, 2022 — by Sunny Cao Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and more. With a seemingly endless variety of social media platforms to choose from, it’s become challenging to delineate the pros and cons of each. Here’s my take on which ones are worth having. No. 5: Twitter With no introduction needed, I think we all are far too familiar […] read more » Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast
Local Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite of all cultures and palettes November 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain Walking into Zeni’s Ethiopian Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue, customers are immersed into a quaint setting bursting with African culture. Decorated with traditional pieces and paintings, Zeni’s offers traditional seating, where the group sits on short, woven chairs around a large, central plate. Food is eaten communally from the large plate, and typically enjoyed with the […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2526272829...4050607080...nextlast