Top 10 ways to cope with being alone on Valentine’s Day February 8, 2022 — by George Huang 10. Play video games One of the best ways to escape from the reality of being single. 9. Watch a movie while crying into a tub of ice cream Bonus points if the protagonist of the film is also watching a movie while crying into a tub of ice cream. 8. Think about your dream […] read more » Sleep-deprived senior attempts to be on time for a week February 8, 2022 — by Serena Li A calming soft bell chimes at 7:30 a.m., and I rise gracefully from my bed to turn off my alarm clock. After getting ready and eating a full breakfast, I happily arrive on campus with enough time to stroll peacefully to my first period class. Unfortunately, this scenario only exists in my imagination. My actual […] read more » Fantastic masks and where to find them February 7, 2022 — by Nilay Mishra A face of our current reality is that masks are now a staple of clothing, but each type comes with distinct downsides. The perfect mask that blocks out all invading foreign particles, fits snugly like a glove, is affordable, fashionable and comfortable is not on the market. When one focuses on a specific characteristic they […] read more » ‘Icks’ to get you over that not-so-special someone February 6, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira and Kavita Sundaram On the rare occasion when you find yourself catching feelings for a 5 foot 7 inch tall imbecile with a wispy beard and a questionable shower schedule due to the severely limited number of decent blokes at this school, here is a list of red flags that will immediately eradicate your concerning, intrusive thoughts. Trust […] read more » The ‘Harry Potter 20-Year Reunion’: A creative take on the nostalgia genre February 4, 2022 — by Kavita Sundaram and Derek Hsu No one could out-Potter this Hufflepuff-Ravenclaw duo. As the most invested Harry Potter fans in existence, we have consumed every piece of Harry Potter media humanly possible. So, naturally, upon seeing the announcement of “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” no words could describe how beyond ecstatic we were. While the first film in […] read more » Getting fit in the best fits February 4, 2022 — by Jason Cheng When I enter the gym, I’m locked in. I’m constantly pushing myself to become stronger both mentally and physically, and I’m completely focused on getting my reps in — well, sort of. That is, you need to look good in the process, too. Sure, benching 225 pounds is impressive, but being fitted up in the […] read more » Record-breaking snow storm derails students’ Tahoe plans February 4, 2022 — by Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas It’s hard to remember now because of our bone-dry January, but in December, black ice covered the roads in and out of the Lake Tahoe area, barely visible under the inches of fresh powder. The evergreen trees stuck out against the white, with their leaves buried under mounds of snow. In fact, the devastating winter […] read more » The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV February 3, 2022 — by Sina Salehi While a lot of people are focused on finding a date for 2/14, I’m planning my day with my teal, industry blue Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV, with Maxxis DHR IIs on both wheels. Here’s how my Valentine’s Day would play out: I wake up and right next to me, is the cold carbon (CC […] read more » College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could February 1, 2022 — by Selina Chen and Benjamin Li Recently, we mustered the courage to ask our private college counselor [name redacted] to write honestly on our behalf to some of our top schools. We have since each received a candid “letter of recommendation” she would write if she were to be our reference for colleges. While we neither endorse nor denounce her, we […] read more » What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Sleep-deprived senior attempts to be on time for a week February 8, 2022 — by Serena Li A calming soft bell chimes at 7:30 a.m., and I rise gracefully from my bed to turn off my alarm clock. After getting ready and eating a full breakfast, I happily arrive on campus with enough time to stroll peacefully to my first period class. Unfortunately, this scenario only exists in my imagination. My actual […] read more » Fantastic masks and where to find them February 7, 2022 — by Nilay Mishra A face of our current reality is that masks are now a staple of clothing, but each type comes with distinct downsides. The perfect mask that blocks out all invading foreign particles, fits snugly like a glove, is affordable, fashionable and comfortable is not on the market. When one focuses on a specific characteristic they […] read more » ‘Icks’ to get you over that not-so-special someone February 6, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira and Kavita Sundaram On the rare occasion when you find yourself catching feelings for a 5 foot 7 inch tall imbecile with a wispy beard and a questionable shower schedule due to the severely limited number of decent blokes at this school, here is a list of red flags that will immediately eradicate your concerning, intrusive thoughts. Trust […] read more » The ‘Harry Potter 20-Year Reunion’: A creative take on the nostalgia genre February 4, 2022 — by Kavita Sundaram and Derek Hsu No one could out-Potter this Hufflepuff-Ravenclaw duo. As the most invested Harry Potter fans in existence, we have consumed every piece of Harry Potter media humanly possible. So, naturally, upon seeing the announcement of “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” no words could describe how beyond ecstatic we were. While the first film in […] read more » Getting fit in the best fits February 4, 2022 — by Jason Cheng When I enter the gym, I’m locked in. I’m constantly pushing myself to become stronger both mentally and physically, and I’m completely focused on getting my reps in — well, sort of. That is, you need to look good in the process, too. Sure, benching 225 pounds is impressive, but being fitted up in the […] read more » Record-breaking snow storm derails students’ Tahoe plans February 4, 2022 — by Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas It’s hard to remember now because of our bone-dry January, but in December, black ice covered the roads in and out of the Lake Tahoe area, barely visible under the inches of fresh powder. The evergreen trees stuck out against the white, with their leaves buried under mounds of snow. In fact, the devastating winter […] read more » The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV February 3, 2022 — by Sina Salehi While a lot of people are focused on finding a date for 2/14, I’m planning my day with my teal, industry blue Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV, with Maxxis DHR IIs on both wheels. Here’s how my Valentine’s Day would play out: I wake up and right next to me, is the cold carbon (CC […] read more » College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could February 1, 2022 — by Selina Chen and Benjamin Li Recently, we mustered the courage to ask our private college counselor [name redacted] to write honestly on our behalf to some of our top schools. We have since each received a candid “letter of recommendation” she would write if she were to be our reference for colleges. While we neither endorse nor denounce her, we […] read more » What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Fantastic masks and where to find them February 7, 2022 — by Nilay Mishra A face of our current reality is that masks are now a staple of clothing, but each type comes with distinct downsides. The perfect mask that blocks out all invading foreign particles, fits snugly like a glove, is affordable, fashionable and comfortable is not on the market. When one focuses on a specific characteristic they […] read more » ‘Icks’ to get you over that not-so-special someone February 6, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira and Kavita Sundaram On the rare occasion when you find yourself catching feelings for a 5 foot 7 inch tall imbecile with a wispy beard and a questionable shower schedule due to the severely limited number of decent blokes at this school, here is a list of red flags that will immediately eradicate your concerning, intrusive thoughts. Trust […] read more » The ‘Harry Potter 20-Year Reunion’: A creative take on the nostalgia genre February 4, 2022 — by Kavita Sundaram and Derek Hsu No one could out-Potter this Hufflepuff-Ravenclaw duo. As the most invested Harry Potter fans in existence, we have consumed every piece of Harry Potter media humanly possible. So, naturally, upon seeing the announcement of “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” no words could describe how beyond ecstatic we were. While the first film in […] read more » Getting fit in the best fits February 4, 2022 — by Jason Cheng When I enter the gym, I’m locked in. I’m constantly pushing myself to become stronger both mentally and physically, and I’m completely focused on getting my reps in — well, sort of. That is, you need to look good in the process, too. Sure, benching 225 pounds is impressive, but being fitted up in the […] read more » Record-breaking snow storm derails students’ Tahoe plans February 4, 2022 — by Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas It’s hard to remember now because of our bone-dry January, but in December, black ice covered the roads in and out of the Lake Tahoe area, barely visible under the inches of fresh powder. The evergreen trees stuck out against the white, with their leaves buried under mounds of snow. In fact, the devastating winter […] read more » The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV February 3, 2022 — by Sina Salehi While a lot of people are focused on finding a date for 2/14, I’m planning my day with my teal, industry blue Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV, with Maxxis DHR IIs on both wheels. Here’s how my Valentine’s Day would play out: I wake up and right next to me, is the cold carbon (CC […] read more » College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could February 1, 2022 — by Selina Chen and Benjamin Li Recently, we mustered the courage to ask our private college counselor [name redacted] to write honestly on our behalf to some of our top schools. We have since each received a candid “letter of recommendation” she would write if she were to be our reference for colleges. While we neither endorse nor denounce her, we […] read more » What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
‘Icks’ to get you over that not-so-special someone February 6, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira and Kavita Sundaram On the rare occasion when you find yourself catching feelings for a 5 foot 7 inch tall imbecile with a wispy beard and a questionable shower schedule due to the severely limited number of decent blokes at this school, here is a list of red flags that will immediately eradicate your concerning, intrusive thoughts. Trust […] read more » The ‘Harry Potter 20-Year Reunion’: A creative take on the nostalgia genre February 4, 2022 — by Kavita Sundaram and Derek Hsu No one could out-Potter this Hufflepuff-Ravenclaw duo. As the most invested Harry Potter fans in existence, we have consumed every piece of Harry Potter media humanly possible. So, naturally, upon seeing the announcement of “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” no words could describe how beyond ecstatic we were. While the first film in […] read more » Getting fit in the best fits February 4, 2022 — by Jason Cheng When I enter the gym, I’m locked in. I’m constantly pushing myself to become stronger both mentally and physically, and I’m completely focused on getting my reps in — well, sort of. That is, you need to look good in the process, too. Sure, benching 225 pounds is impressive, but being fitted up in the […] read more » Record-breaking snow storm derails students’ Tahoe plans February 4, 2022 — by Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas It’s hard to remember now because of our bone-dry January, but in December, black ice covered the roads in and out of the Lake Tahoe area, barely visible under the inches of fresh powder. The evergreen trees stuck out against the white, with their leaves buried under mounds of snow. In fact, the devastating winter […] read more » The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV February 3, 2022 — by Sina Salehi While a lot of people are focused on finding a date for 2/14, I’m planning my day with my teal, industry blue Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV, with Maxxis DHR IIs on both wheels. Here’s how my Valentine’s Day would play out: I wake up and right next to me, is the cold carbon (CC […] read more » College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could February 1, 2022 — by Selina Chen and Benjamin Li Recently, we mustered the courage to ask our private college counselor [name redacted] to write honestly on our behalf to some of our top schools. We have since each received a candid “letter of recommendation” she would write if she were to be our reference for colleges. While we neither endorse nor denounce her, we […] read more » What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
The ‘Harry Potter 20-Year Reunion’: A creative take on the nostalgia genre February 4, 2022 — by Kavita Sundaram and Derek Hsu No one could out-Potter this Hufflepuff-Ravenclaw duo. As the most invested Harry Potter fans in existence, we have consumed every piece of Harry Potter media humanly possible. So, naturally, upon seeing the announcement of “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” no words could describe how beyond ecstatic we were. While the first film in […] read more » Getting fit in the best fits February 4, 2022 — by Jason Cheng When I enter the gym, I’m locked in. I’m constantly pushing myself to become stronger both mentally and physically, and I’m completely focused on getting my reps in — well, sort of. That is, you need to look good in the process, too. Sure, benching 225 pounds is impressive, but being fitted up in the […] read more » Record-breaking snow storm derails students’ Tahoe plans February 4, 2022 — by Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas It’s hard to remember now because of our bone-dry January, but in December, black ice covered the roads in and out of the Lake Tahoe area, barely visible under the inches of fresh powder. The evergreen trees stuck out against the white, with their leaves buried under mounds of snow. In fact, the devastating winter […] read more » The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV February 3, 2022 — by Sina Salehi While a lot of people are focused on finding a date for 2/14, I’m planning my day with my teal, industry blue Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV, with Maxxis DHR IIs on both wheels. Here’s how my Valentine’s Day would play out: I wake up and right next to me, is the cold carbon (CC […] read more » College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could February 1, 2022 — by Selina Chen and Benjamin Li Recently, we mustered the courage to ask our private college counselor [name redacted] to write honestly on our behalf to some of our top schools. We have since each received a candid “letter of recommendation” she would write if she were to be our reference for colleges. While we neither endorse nor denounce her, we […] read more » What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Getting fit in the best fits February 4, 2022 — by Jason Cheng When I enter the gym, I’m locked in. I’m constantly pushing myself to become stronger both mentally and physically, and I’m completely focused on getting my reps in — well, sort of. That is, you need to look good in the process, too. Sure, benching 225 pounds is impressive, but being fitted up in the […] read more » Record-breaking snow storm derails students’ Tahoe plans February 4, 2022 — by Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas It’s hard to remember now because of our bone-dry January, but in December, black ice covered the roads in and out of the Lake Tahoe area, barely visible under the inches of fresh powder. The evergreen trees stuck out against the white, with their leaves buried under mounds of snow. In fact, the devastating winter […] read more » The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV February 3, 2022 — by Sina Salehi While a lot of people are focused on finding a date for 2/14, I’m planning my day with my teal, industry blue Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV, with Maxxis DHR IIs on both wheels. Here’s how my Valentine’s Day would play out: I wake up and right next to me, is the cold carbon (CC […] read more » College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could February 1, 2022 — by Selina Chen and Benjamin Li Recently, we mustered the courage to ask our private college counselor [name redacted] to write honestly on our behalf to some of our top schools. We have since each received a candid “letter of recommendation” she would write if she were to be our reference for colleges. While we neither endorse nor denounce her, we […] read more » What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
Record-breaking snow storm derails students’ Tahoe plans February 4, 2022 — by Kavya Patel and Sarah Thomas It’s hard to remember now because of our bone-dry January, but in December, black ice covered the roads in and out of the Lake Tahoe area, barely visible under the inches of fresh powder. The evergreen trees stuck out against the white, with their leaves buried under mounds of snow. In fact, the devastating winter […] read more » The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV February 3, 2022 — by Sina Salehi While a lot of people are focused on finding a date for 2/14, I’m planning my day with my teal, industry blue Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV, with Maxxis DHR IIs on both wheels. Here’s how my Valentine’s Day would play out: I wake up and right next to me, is the cold carbon (CC […] read more » College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could February 1, 2022 — by Selina Chen and Benjamin Li Recently, we mustered the courage to ask our private college counselor [name redacted] to write honestly on our behalf to some of our top schools. We have since each received a candid “letter of recommendation” she would write if she were to be our reference for colleges. While we neither endorse nor denounce her, we […] read more » What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
The only Valentine I want is a Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV February 3, 2022 — by Sina Salehi While a lot of people are focused on finding a date for 2/14, I’m planning my day with my teal, industry blue Santa Cruz 5010cc XO1 RSV, with Maxxis DHR IIs on both wheels. Here’s how my Valentine’s Day would play out: I wake up and right next to me, is the cold carbon (CC […] read more » College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could February 1, 2022 — by Selina Chen and Benjamin Li Recently, we mustered the courage to ask our private college counselor [name redacted] to write honestly on our behalf to some of our top schools. We have since each received a candid “letter of recommendation” she would write if she were to be our reference for colleges. While we neither endorse nor denounce her, we […] read more » What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
College (Counselor) Confidential: What she would say if she could February 1, 2022 — by Selina Chen and Benjamin Li Recently, we mustered the courage to ask our private college counselor [name redacted] to write honestly on our behalf to some of our top schools. We have since each received a candid “letter of recommendation” she would write if she were to be our reference for colleges. While we neither endorse nor denounce her, we […] read more » What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast
What not to do on a first date February 1, 2022 — by Jason Cheng andAnjali Nuggehalli It doesn’t matter if you have nerves of steel when performing for a crowd of thousands or don’t even flinch skydiving out of an airplane: First dates are terrifying. While the awkward icebreaker phase is inevitable, there are certain things you should never do on a first date to make the evening as smooth as […] read more » firstprevious...102030...4041424344...5060708090...nextlast