Why I get decent sleep December 14, 2023 — by Parav Manney I feel happiest and think most clearly when I get 10 to 12 hours of sleep nightly, although I rarely do as I typically wake up before getting that amount. On average, I get between seven to nine and a half hours of sleep per night, which means I typically go to bed between 8-10 […] read more » If you’re pregnant (or not), avoid these truly odd food cravings December 14, 2023 — by William Norwood and Divya Vadlakonda Sadism is our kryptonite. We are sadists, and we are unashamed about it. Though no justification is required, that is why we chose to subject ourselves to these atrocities. What atrocities could rival the Mongol invasions and conquests and the French Wars of Religion? So glad you asked. The cravings of a pregnant woman. We […] read more » Top 10: Taylor Swift songs December 11, 2023 — by Michelle Wan 10. “Delicate” reputation (2017) Diving into Swift’s pop era, “Delicate” immediately charted on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart due to its attention-grasping tune and rhythmic dynamics. 9. “Exile ft. Bon Iver” folklore (2020) This song, probably one of the best collabs to take place in the past few years, blends Iver’s bass vocals flows alongside the […] read more » Yes, even succulents have personality types December 8, 2023 — by Amelia Chang In eighth grade, I was really into Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a personality test that categorizes a person into one of 16 personality types. I don’t really remember what drew me to MBTI, but I found the idea of “categorizing” my personality extremely fascinating. Each MBTI type is a combination of four different letters that […] read more » My mother lied to me: Hiccups do not make you one inch taller December 7, 2023 — by Saachi Jain Somehow, hiccups have a way of surfacing at the worst possible moments — say, during a test or in the middle of a presentation. Your speaking is interrupted by the shallow “hics,” often accompanied by a stomachache, exhaustion and an overall feeling of suffering. For me, hiccups have always been triggered when I laugh too […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » A letter to my younger self: It was never that deep, so don’t take life too seriously December 7, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Dear my sixth-grade self, I’m proud of you. After entering high school, you ended up getting through the first two years and are hanging on in your third. You managed to survive the thermodynamics unit in Chemistry Honors, figured out what the heck was going on in Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in English 11 Honors […] read more » Shared experiences and togetherness are the essence of Christmas December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan The sky spun as my ski snagged on a pine tree, sending me hurtling toward the powder drift below. I had aimed to do a left 360 over the tree, but as I caught my ski, the rotation went awry, and I struggled to reorient myself. Moments later, I found myself buried in snow, wincing […] read more » The Falcon’s guide to gift-giving during the holiday season December 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao It’s now December, Christmas is coming up and you might not know what to buy for your friends and family. Well, don’t worry, because The Falcon’s got your back. Sometimes ideas for gifts naturally come up in conversations, but for others, brainstorming takes a lot more effort. When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything. […] read more » The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
If you’re pregnant (or not), avoid these truly odd food cravings December 14, 2023 — by William Norwood and Divya Vadlakonda Sadism is our kryptonite. We are sadists, and we are unashamed about it. Though no justification is required, that is why we chose to subject ourselves to these atrocities. What atrocities could rival the Mongol invasions and conquests and the French Wars of Religion? So glad you asked. The cravings of a pregnant woman. We […] read more » Top 10: Taylor Swift songs December 11, 2023 — by Michelle Wan 10. “Delicate” reputation (2017) Diving into Swift’s pop era, “Delicate” immediately charted on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart due to its attention-grasping tune and rhythmic dynamics. 9. “Exile ft. Bon Iver” folklore (2020) This song, probably one of the best collabs to take place in the past few years, blends Iver’s bass vocals flows alongside the […] read more » Yes, even succulents have personality types December 8, 2023 — by Amelia Chang In eighth grade, I was really into Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a personality test that categorizes a person into one of 16 personality types. I don’t really remember what drew me to MBTI, but I found the idea of “categorizing” my personality extremely fascinating. Each MBTI type is a combination of four different letters that […] read more » My mother lied to me: Hiccups do not make you one inch taller December 7, 2023 — by Saachi Jain Somehow, hiccups have a way of surfacing at the worst possible moments — say, during a test or in the middle of a presentation. Your speaking is interrupted by the shallow “hics,” often accompanied by a stomachache, exhaustion and an overall feeling of suffering. For me, hiccups have always been triggered when I laugh too […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » A letter to my younger self: It was never that deep, so don’t take life too seriously December 7, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Dear my sixth-grade self, I’m proud of you. After entering high school, you ended up getting through the first two years and are hanging on in your third. You managed to survive the thermodynamics unit in Chemistry Honors, figured out what the heck was going on in Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in English 11 Honors […] read more » Shared experiences and togetherness are the essence of Christmas December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan The sky spun as my ski snagged on a pine tree, sending me hurtling toward the powder drift below. I had aimed to do a left 360 over the tree, but as I caught my ski, the rotation went awry, and I struggled to reorient myself. Moments later, I found myself buried in snow, wincing […] read more » The Falcon’s guide to gift-giving during the holiday season December 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao It’s now December, Christmas is coming up and you might not know what to buy for your friends and family. Well, don’t worry, because The Falcon’s got your back. Sometimes ideas for gifts naturally come up in conversations, but for others, brainstorming takes a lot more effort. When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything. […] read more » The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Top 10: Taylor Swift songs December 11, 2023 — by Michelle Wan 10. “Delicate” reputation (2017) Diving into Swift’s pop era, “Delicate” immediately charted on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart due to its attention-grasping tune and rhythmic dynamics. 9. “Exile ft. Bon Iver” folklore (2020) This song, probably one of the best collabs to take place in the past few years, blends Iver’s bass vocals flows alongside the […] read more » Yes, even succulents have personality types December 8, 2023 — by Amelia Chang In eighth grade, I was really into Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a personality test that categorizes a person into one of 16 personality types. I don’t really remember what drew me to MBTI, but I found the idea of “categorizing” my personality extremely fascinating. Each MBTI type is a combination of four different letters that […] read more » My mother lied to me: Hiccups do not make you one inch taller December 7, 2023 — by Saachi Jain Somehow, hiccups have a way of surfacing at the worst possible moments — say, during a test or in the middle of a presentation. Your speaking is interrupted by the shallow “hics,” often accompanied by a stomachache, exhaustion and an overall feeling of suffering. For me, hiccups have always been triggered when I laugh too […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » A letter to my younger self: It was never that deep, so don’t take life too seriously December 7, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Dear my sixth-grade self, I’m proud of you. After entering high school, you ended up getting through the first two years and are hanging on in your third. You managed to survive the thermodynamics unit in Chemistry Honors, figured out what the heck was going on in Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in English 11 Honors […] read more » Shared experiences and togetherness are the essence of Christmas December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan The sky spun as my ski snagged on a pine tree, sending me hurtling toward the powder drift below. I had aimed to do a left 360 over the tree, but as I caught my ski, the rotation went awry, and I struggled to reorient myself. Moments later, I found myself buried in snow, wincing […] read more » The Falcon’s guide to gift-giving during the holiday season December 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao It’s now December, Christmas is coming up and you might not know what to buy for your friends and family. Well, don’t worry, because The Falcon’s got your back. Sometimes ideas for gifts naturally come up in conversations, but for others, brainstorming takes a lot more effort. When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything. […] read more » The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Yes, even succulents have personality types December 8, 2023 — by Amelia Chang In eighth grade, I was really into Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a personality test that categorizes a person into one of 16 personality types. I don’t really remember what drew me to MBTI, but I found the idea of “categorizing” my personality extremely fascinating. Each MBTI type is a combination of four different letters that […] read more » My mother lied to me: Hiccups do not make you one inch taller December 7, 2023 — by Saachi Jain Somehow, hiccups have a way of surfacing at the worst possible moments — say, during a test or in the middle of a presentation. Your speaking is interrupted by the shallow “hics,” often accompanied by a stomachache, exhaustion and an overall feeling of suffering. For me, hiccups have always been triggered when I laugh too […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » A letter to my younger self: It was never that deep, so don’t take life too seriously December 7, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Dear my sixth-grade self, I’m proud of you. After entering high school, you ended up getting through the first two years and are hanging on in your third. You managed to survive the thermodynamics unit in Chemistry Honors, figured out what the heck was going on in Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in English 11 Honors […] read more » Shared experiences and togetherness are the essence of Christmas December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan The sky spun as my ski snagged on a pine tree, sending me hurtling toward the powder drift below. I had aimed to do a left 360 over the tree, but as I caught my ski, the rotation went awry, and I struggled to reorient myself. Moments later, I found myself buried in snow, wincing […] read more » The Falcon’s guide to gift-giving during the holiday season December 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao It’s now December, Christmas is coming up and you might not know what to buy for your friends and family. Well, don’t worry, because The Falcon’s got your back. Sometimes ideas for gifts naturally come up in conversations, but for others, brainstorming takes a lot more effort. When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything. […] read more » The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
My mother lied to me: Hiccups do not make you one inch taller December 7, 2023 — by Saachi Jain Somehow, hiccups have a way of surfacing at the worst possible moments — say, during a test or in the middle of a presentation. Your speaking is interrupted by the shallow “hics,” often accompanied by a stomachache, exhaustion and an overall feeling of suffering. For me, hiccups have always been triggered when I laugh too […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » A letter to my younger self: It was never that deep, so don’t take life too seriously December 7, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Dear my sixth-grade self, I’m proud of you. After entering high school, you ended up getting through the first two years and are hanging on in your third. You managed to survive the thermodynamics unit in Chemistry Honors, figured out what the heck was going on in Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in English 11 Honors […] read more » Shared experiences and togetherness are the essence of Christmas December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan The sky spun as my ski snagged on a pine tree, sending me hurtling toward the powder drift below. I had aimed to do a left 360 over the tree, but as I caught my ski, the rotation went awry, and I struggled to reorient myself. Moments later, I found myself buried in snow, wincing […] read more » The Falcon’s guide to gift-giving during the holiday season December 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao It’s now December, Christmas is coming up and you might not know what to buy for your friends and family. Well, don’t worry, because The Falcon’s got your back. Sometimes ideas for gifts naturally come up in conversations, but for others, brainstorming takes a lot more effort. When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything. […] read more » The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » A letter to my younger self: It was never that deep, so don’t take life too seriously December 7, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Dear my sixth-grade self, I’m proud of you. After entering high school, you ended up getting through the first two years and are hanging on in your third. You managed to survive the thermodynamics unit in Chemistry Honors, figured out what the heck was going on in Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in English 11 Honors […] read more » Shared experiences and togetherness are the essence of Christmas December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan The sky spun as my ski snagged on a pine tree, sending me hurtling toward the powder drift below. I had aimed to do a left 360 over the tree, but as I caught my ski, the rotation went awry, and I struggled to reorient myself. Moments later, I found myself buried in snow, wincing […] read more » The Falcon’s guide to gift-giving during the holiday season December 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao It’s now December, Christmas is coming up and you might not know what to buy for your friends and family. Well, don’t worry, because The Falcon’s got your back. Sometimes ideas for gifts naturally come up in conversations, but for others, brainstorming takes a lot more effort. When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything. […] read more » The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
A letter to my younger self: It was never that deep, so don’t take life too seriously December 7, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Dear my sixth-grade self, I’m proud of you. After entering high school, you ended up getting through the first two years and are hanging on in your third. You managed to survive the thermodynamics unit in Chemistry Honors, figured out what the heck was going on in Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in English 11 Honors […] read more » Shared experiences and togetherness are the essence of Christmas December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan The sky spun as my ski snagged on a pine tree, sending me hurtling toward the powder drift below. I had aimed to do a left 360 over the tree, but as I caught my ski, the rotation went awry, and I struggled to reorient myself. Moments later, I found myself buried in snow, wincing […] read more » The Falcon’s guide to gift-giving during the holiday season December 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao It’s now December, Christmas is coming up and you might not know what to buy for your friends and family. Well, don’t worry, because The Falcon’s got your back. Sometimes ideas for gifts naturally come up in conversations, but for others, brainstorming takes a lot more effort. When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything. […] read more » The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
Shared experiences and togetherness are the essence of Christmas December 5, 2023 — by Richard Fan The sky spun as my ski snagged on a pine tree, sending me hurtling toward the powder drift below. I had aimed to do a left 360 over the tree, but as I caught my ski, the rotation went awry, and I struggled to reorient myself. Moments later, I found myself buried in snow, wincing […] read more » The Falcon’s guide to gift-giving during the holiday season December 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao It’s now December, Christmas is coming up and you might not know what to buy for your friends and family. Well, don’t worry, because The Falcon’s got your back. Sometimes ideas for gifts naturally come up in conversations, but for others, brainstorming takes a lot more effort. When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything. […] read more » The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
The Falcon’s guide to gift-giving during the holiday season December 5, 2023 — by Shirina Cao It’s now December, Christmas is coming up and you might not know what to buy for your friends and family. Well, don’t worry, because The Falcon’s got your back. Sometimes ideas for gifts naturally come up in conversations, but for others, brainstorming takes a lot more effort. When it comes to gift-giving, context is everything. […] read more » The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast
The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Christmas Special: a charming and profound take on all things Christmas December 3, 2023 — by Anthony Luo When I finished the final episode of “Bojack Horseman” last year (the series had six seasons and ran from 2014-2020), I found myself drowning in the show’s unwaveringly personal depictions of substance abuse and mental health. In desperate need of something to cheer me up after this especially gloomy binge-watching session, I turned to the […] read more » firstprevious...678910...2030405060...nextlast