Anyone who has ever watched “The Office” knows about Jim Halpert’s hilarious tendency to prank his unamused co-worker, Dwight Schrute. The most famous of the myriad of pranks throughout the show is when Jim puts Dwight’s possessions in a giant bowl of jello. This is a fantastic prank, as the...
Written by Sabrina Chen
A few years ago, it was April 1, and I was bored as usual. More specically, I was at an “Asian” party––a place where around 100 kids run around wildly while the parents drink wine. Because I was civilized and classy, and therefore didn’t want to run around wildly...
Written by Shannon Yang
Tucked within a San Jose plaza, CreaTEAve Cafe, also known as Hello Desserts, is an affordable option for Pearl Milk Tea (PMT) enthusiasts. Its specialty is the customizable, self-serve nature.
When I walked in, there was no line and the employees were friendly. CreaTEAve Cafe...
Written by Carolyn Kuimelis
I’ve always been the curly-haired exception in my family. When I was younger, my relatives oohed and ahhed at my curls, and my grandma would tell me how jealous she was of my hair. I, however, found my unruly locks to be more of a curse than a blessing. My mom had pin-straight...
Question: My family doesn’t respect the sport that I do. They expect me to quit to catch up on my schoolwork, but I really don’t want to quit the thing I love. What should I do?
It is very difficult when you feel your parents don’t value the same things you do. You might try to talk with your...
Written by Tim Sun
The hype surrounding rolled ice cream has burgeoned, and Snapchat stories of it have caused much salivation. But is rolled ice cream truly superior, or is this just another fleeting fad?
Icicles is located in a small downtown area in San Jose. The store is located right off of the...
Written by Jenna Marvet
California Mochi in Mountain View is a small shop that offers three categories of mochi: classic, ice cream and fresh fruit-filled. When I visited after school, the shop was quiet and tidy. It resembles an ice cream store, with one freezer display for the ice cream...
Written by Laurel Comiter
When we were younger, there was always an excuse to add another Webkinz to the collection whether it was a birthday, holiday, or even just saving up allowance money. Created in 2005, Webkinz seemed like any other stuffed animal, yet it was so much more. Attached to every...
Written by Anyi Cheng
When I was a kid, I was told to stay away from juice. I knew that if I drank too much juice, my teeth would fall apart and I would suffer extreme organ damage—at least, that’s how my teachers and parents made it sound. But then juice cleanses came along. As part of a new...
written by Emma Chiao
Dohatsuten Japanese Tapas and Ramen is located in a small lot at 799 San Antonio Road. Although it is much smaller than a typical restaurant, the interior design and lighting create a comfortable, familiar vibe.
The first step was choosing a broth between salt, soy, miso,...
Written by Megan Li
Find some one-on-one time: The easiest way to become closer with someone is to hold deeper conversations when it’s just the two of you. Jump at opportunities to do so, but don't constantly attempt to create them.
Search for compatibility: Remove any rose-tinted...
Written by Janet Wang
In the days before my blind date, I felt my anxiety kicking in. My only knowledge of blind dates had come from various bloggers depicting their horrible experiences of having a date with awful manners or one that ended up ditching and running away. I frantically texted...
