Immigrant celebrates Chinese New Year with unusual ‘family’ December 2, 2021 — by Selina Chen Hanging an up-side-down “福” (fú) on the door for good fortune, making dumplings and watching the Spring Festival Gala used to be the staples of every Chinese New Year for me. Although my immediate family — my parents, my brother and I — lived in Beijing while the rest of our relatives were scattered across […] read more » Hot pot: Not your traditional Christmas dinner December 2, 2021 — by Serena Li Note: I suggest listening to “火锅底料” (“Hot Pot Soup Base”), an upbeat Sichuanese rap song, as you read the story. The classic roast turkey with a side of cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes with mouthwatering gravy and apple pie are dishes that have never appeared on my family’s dining table during the holidays. Instead, we […] read more » Top 10 lyrics that make no sense December 2, 2021 — by Apurva Chakravarthy “There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti” from “Lose Yourself” by Eminem I understand the concept, but the execution here was as messy as mom’s spaghetti. “Don’t be scared, ’cause I’m your body type” from “Cool for the Summer” by Demi Lovato Thanks for the reassurance, but why would I be scared that […] read more » We love astrology! December 1, 2021 — by Shreya Rallabandi and Joann Zhang Astrology — specifically, a watered-down, easily digestible version of astrology — has taken over the minds of young, TikTok-active teens. Admittedly, the astrology fad has been a catalyst for some pretty annoying online and in-person interactions. But under all the compatibility analyses and facile, ignorant astro-dogma, astrology is, at its core, a real practice with […] read more » Hanukkah is the most wonderful time of the year December 1, 2021 — by Zachary Zinman The smell of delicious Latkes fills my house every year around December as mesmerizing, bright candles burn slowly on the dining room table. My family has nothing but smiles on our faces as we celebrate the beloved holiday of Hanukkah. There is no other feeling like waking up the morning of the first night of […] read more » ‘Clash Royale’: the pinnacle of mobile gaming December 1, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Arnav Swamy Much like the tides, the culture of today’s teenagers has ebbed and flowed. Games like “Fortnite” and trends like fidget spinners have had their time in the spotlight, but a quintessential staple to teenage entertainment is Finnish mobile game company, Supercell. The company has released five games globally, with arguably the most impactful being “Clash […] read more » ‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast
Hot pot: Not your traditional Christmas dinner December 2, 2021 — by Serena Li Note: I suggest listening to “火锅底料” (“Hot Pot Soup Base”), an upbeat Sichuanese rap song, as you read the story. The classic roast turkey with a side of cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes with mouthwatering gravy and apple pie are dishes that have never appeared on my family’s dining table during the holidays. Instead, we […] read more » Top 10 lyrics that make no sense December 2, 2021 — by Apurva Chakravarthy “There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti” from “Lose Yourself” by Eminem I understand the concept, but the execution here was as messy as mom’s spaghetti. “Don’t be scared, ’cause I’m your body type” from “Cool for the Summer” by Demi Lovato Thanks for the reassurance, but why would I be scared that […] read more » We love astrology! December 1, 2021 — by Shreya Rallabandi and Joann Zhang Astrology — specifically, a watered-down, easily digestible version of astrology — has taken over the minds of young, TikTok-active teens. Admittedly, the astrology fad has been a catalyst for some pretty annoying online and in-person interactions. But under all the compatibility analyses and facile, ignorant astro-dogma, astrology is, at its core, a real practice with […] read more » Hanukkah is the most wonderful time of the year December 1, 2021 — by Zachary Zinman The smell of delicious Latkes fills my house every year around December as mesmerizing, bright candles burn slowly on the dining room table. My family has nothing but smiles on our faces as we celebrate the beloved holiday of Hanukkah. There is no other feeling like waking up the morning of the first night of […] read more » ‘Clash Royale’: the pinnacle of mobile gaming December 1, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Arnav Swamy Much like the tides, the culture of today’s teenagers has ebbed and flowed. Games like “Fortnite” and trends like fidget spinners have had their time in the spotlight, but a quintessential staple to teenage entertainment is Finnish mobile game company, Supercell. The company has released five games globally, with arguably the most impactful being “Clash […] read more » ‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast
Top 10 lyrics that make no sense December 2, 2021 — by Apurva Chakravarthy “There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti” from “Lose Yourself” by Eminem I understand the concept, but the execution here was as messy as mom’s spaghetti. “Don’t be scared, ’cause I’m your body type” from “Cool for the Summer” by Demi Lovato Thanks for the reassurance, but why would I be scared that […] read more » We love astrology! December 1, 2021 — by Shreya Rallabandi and Joann Zhang Astrology — specifically, a watered-down, easily digestible version of astrology — has taken over the minds of young, TikTok-active teens. Admittedly, the astrology fad has been a catalyst for some pretty annoying online and in-person interactions. But under all the compatibility analyses and facile, ignorant astro-dogma, astrology is, at its core, a real practice with […] read more » Hanukkah is the most wonderful time of the year December 1, 2021 — by Zachary Zinman The smell of delicious Latkes fills my house every year around December as mesmerizing, bright candles burn slowly on the dining room table. My family has nothing but smiles on our faces as we celebrate the beloved holiday of Hanukkah. There is no other feeling like waking up the morning of the first night of […] read more » ‘Clash Royale’: the pinnacle of mobile gaming December 1, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Arnav Swamy Much like the tides, the culture of today’s teenagers has ebbed and flowed. Games like “Fortnite” and trends like fidget spinners have had their time in the spotlight, but a quintessential staple to teenage entertainment is Finnish mobile game company, Supercell. The company has released five games globally, with arguably the most impactful being “Clash […] read more » ‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast
We love astrology! December 1, 2021 — by Shreya Rallabandi and Joann Zhang Astrology — specifically, a watered-down, easily digestible version of astrology — has taken over the minds of young, TikTok-active teens. Admittedly, the astrology fad has been a catalyst for some pretty annoying online and in-person interactions. But under all the compatibility analyses and facile, ignorant astro-dogma, astrology is, at its core, a real practice with […] read more » Hanukkah is the most wonderful time of the year December 1, 2021 — by Zachary Zinman The smell of delicious Latkes fills my house every year around December as mesmerizing, bright candles burn slowly on the dining room table. My family has nothing but smiles on our faces as we celebrate the beloved holiday of Hanukkah. There is no other feeling like waking up the morning of the first night of […] read more » ‘Clash Royale’: the pinnacle of mobile gaming December 1, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Arnav Swamy Much like the tides, the culture of today’s teenagers has ebbed and flowed. Games like “Fortnite” and trends like fidget spinners have had their time in the spotlight, but a quintessential staple to teenage entertainment is Finnish mobile game company, Supercell. The company has released five games globally, with arguably the most impactful being “Clash […] read more » ‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast
Hanukkah is the most wonderful time of the year December 1, 2021 — by Zachary Zinman The smell of delicious Latkes fills my house every year around December as mesmerizing, bright candles burn slowly on the dining room table. My family has nothing but smiles on our faces as we celebrate the beloved holiday of Hanukkah. There is no other feeling like waking up the morning of the first night of […] read more » ‘Clash Royale’: the pinnacle of mobile gaming December 1, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Arnav Swamy Much like the tides, the culture of today’s teenagers has ebbed and flowed. Games like “Fortnite” and trends like fidget spinners have had their time in the spotlight, but a quintessential staple to teenage entertainment is Finnish mobile game company, Supercell. The company has released five games globally, with arguably the most impactful being “Clash […] read more » ‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast
‘Clash Royale’: the pinnacle of mobile gaming December 1, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Arnav Swamy Much like the tides, the culture of today’s teenagers has ebbed and flowed. Games like “Fortnite” and trends like fidget spinners have had their time in the spotlight, but a quintessential staple to teenage entertainment is Finnish mobile game company, Supercell. The company has released five games globally, with arguably the most impactful being “Clash […] read more » ‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast
‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast
Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast
Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast
‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4445464748...60708090100...nextlast