Aries March 21-April 19 Aries, “ram” in Latin, is the first of the zodiac signs. People with Aries signs are typically courageous, competitive and energetic. Aries share a sign with actor Jim Parsons.   Taurus April 20-May 20 Taurus, the bull, is  a more noticeable constellation....

Human records of watching eclipses date back thousands of years — many cultures had myths and legends to explain the astronomical phenomenon. It was a sight to behold: the sun being replaced by a dark circle, the sky darkening, animals freaking out and the temperature dropping. Today, many study eclipses...

Scrolling through their Instagram feed on any given day, one is bound to encounter a post justifying their own rebellious, impulsive nature with their being an Aries or their two-faced tendencies with their Gemini sign. This casual, meme-driven astrology inundating social media platforms has morphed...

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When English teacher Terence Kitada was younger, he witnessed his sister, an avid video game enthusiast, struggle to find acceptance in gaming communities dominated by her male peers. “(When my sister went) off to college and she was like, ‘Want to play Mario Kart?’ all the boys were surprised,”...

Debates over free speech, inclusion and academic integrity have wracked university campuses over the past few months. This turbulence provides a space to examine the complex interplay between secondary and higher education: Stanford University, one of the institutions embroiled in these conflicts, has...

The past six months have seen a spate of presidential resignations at universities across the U.S. On Aug. 31, Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne stepped down; on Dec. 9, University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill resigned; and on Jan. 2, Harvard University President Claudine...

Each November, the U.S. celebrates the diverse cultures and traditions of Native American communities during Native American Heritage Month. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity,” according to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s website. The federal government...

It’s that time of year again: Filling my tote bag with seasonal fruits from the local Palo Alto Farmers Market, on California Avenue, to conjure up all the classic fall flavors. Whipping up the Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp, my kitchen filled with the sweet and comforting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg....

Many people have envisioned themselves as professional chefs, tossing their wok above a wildly burning fire. Yet some are still fighting with hot oil while trying to cook a sunny-side-up egg. Fall is the perfect time to try out new recipes that one has saved on Instagram but never been looked back on....