Written by Jennifer Gao
Although I occasionally get flamed for being a Hydro Flask bandwagoner and for buying such a stupidly expensive bottle, the benefits of owning one far outweigh its shortcomings. The moment I took a swig out of my teammate’s orange Hydro Flask during the start of...
1.) Are you an indoors or outdoors person?
A) I always appreciate the beautiful aesthetic of nature
B) I dabble in both fields
C) Sunlight physically pains me
D) The cocoon of my bed is all the solace I require
2.) What do you find most rewarding?
A)...
Recently, it was announced that The Cheesecake Factory in downtown Palo Alto will be closing down on Saturday, May 26. The restaurant has been serving customers at this location for over a decade, and throughout that time it has been by far one of my favorite restaurants.
Whenever my family or friends...
It’s the weekend before prom. You’re sitting, staring at Student Activities Director Lisa Hall’s post on Schoology that lists ticket prices. For whatever reason, over $100 per person is just too steep for you. You hang your head in your hands, racking your brain to think of where you...
“This cold night will turn us all to fools and mad-men.” A line spoken in the third act of the play perfectly echoed the feelings of the shivering theatergoers gathered around the steps of the N Building to watch theatre’s spring production of Shakespeare’s “King Lear.”
Up to...
Lumene ($25)
As the fanciest lotion on this list, Lumene Glow Reveal came with some lo y expectations, but I’m happy to say that the moisturizer has delivered on all fronts. Rather than com- ing out of a squeeze tube, this lotion is contained in a little high-quality plastic jar. e second...
By Chelsie Park
From a very young age, one of the phrases that I heard the most from my parents was, “Are your hands for decoration?” In their eyes, I did not possess any fine motor skills whatsoever. I struggled to learn how to use chopsticks, struggled to sew in home economics in middle school,...
Written by Megan Li
California Avenue Farmers' Market:
Open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this farmers’ market is the perfect place to spend at least a solid hour reveling in the quaint charm of the stalls and the buzz of happy, environmentally-conscious consumers. Other...
written by Emma Chiao
My dad was a skilled painter from a young age, and the walls of our house prove that fact. My first encounter with the art form was when I was in second grade, and my dad attempted to teach me how to paint. We took our time in the backyard, breathing in the fresh air and letting...
Jamisen Ma
During dinner one night, my eight-year-old brother proudly announced that he did 67 juggles in school that day. A bold thought flashed across my mind: I decided I would beat my brother in soccer juggling in three weeks even though I had never juggled before. If my brother did it, it can’t...
Given a fourteen day time frame to learn the ukulele, I set out two weeks ago to develop a method for hurried ukulelists to perfect their skills. The key part of this accelerated process is, believe it or not, not learning to play the ukulele; instead, I only had to master the mindset of the ukulele....
Written by Megan Li and Yael Livneh
The Statement Accessory:
Large earrings, big necklaces and unique sunglasses (coupled with pure optical lens) draw attention and can elevate any outfit. Last year saw a rise in the popularity of retro glasses like clear aviators, and they’re...
