Written by Grace Tramack
Remembering all of the great times with my college friends before they left—traveling to swim meets, going out to meals, cooking together and spending ridiculous amounts of time together—definitely makes me nostalgic, but it is easier to deal with than I originally...
Written by Helen Nguyen, News Editor
Helen’s tip: Always have an open mind.
The whole concept of a blind date is quirky in itself. It encompasses two people who have been set up by a mutual friend, trying to finesse the night into a good one. From my limited knowledge of blind dates—from friends...
Written by Carolyn Kuimelis
Upon walking into Sweet Tomatoes, I was instantly reminded of Fresh Choice– a childhood favorite of mine. Both are buffet-style restaurants that serve all-you-can-eat soup, pasta and salad for a relatively low price. With fond memories of Fresh Choice’s soup fresh in...
Written by Grace Ding
Before Gunn, I had never stayed at the same school for more than two years. I left the Bay Area when I was five, and lived in Shanghai for three years. I was later in Beijing for four years until coming to Palo Alto in eighth grade. Through these experiences, I had a lot of opportunities...
Written by Joanna Huang
Numerous hit movies and songs revolve around the thrills of dating and young love. If they are reflective of reality, then every high schooler could expect declarations of love, elaborate promposals and a relationship that lasts forever. Pop culture, however, can be deceiving....
Written by Shannon Yang
Drink hot chocolate and spiced apple cider to emulate a cold, snowy day.
Explore Christmas in the Park in San Jose.
Enjoy Great America’s WinterFest, where you can ride rollercoasters and listen to Christmas carols.
Take a chilly but manageable hike at...
Written by Helen Nguyen, News Editor
I woke up with a jolt. Senior year has taught me that when I sleep late, I wake up even later. “Shoot,” I thought, “I need to get going.” Chugging water, I wolfed down a bowl of oatmeal, then proceeded to rush into the bathroom. It was 7:45 a.m. and I needed...
Bridgette Gong
Are you someone who always craves food? Especially someone who always craves food but can’t drive yet? If so, Doordash just might be the perfect app for you. With Doordash, all your have to do is enter your card information and order food from a huge variety of food stores. Better...
Written by Evalyn Li
For the health nut:
Whether they’re in it for the smoothie or health, a gym membership can only make them stronger (literally). Perhaps this is the gift that truly keeps giving by also dragging the gift giver onto the path to fitness.
For the adventure seeker:
Feeling...
Written by Carolyn Kuimelis
10 a.m. Bake pumpkin muffins
1 p.m. Walk in Foothills Park
4 p.m. Ice Skate at Winter Lodge
7 p.m. Eat dinner at Peninsula Creamery
Who says pumpkin fun has to end after Oct. 31? Start your day off right by baking some festive pumpkin muffins. They’re a perfect...
Compiled by Jack Mallery
Do you like teaspoon?
No
Yes
Maybe, I've never really had it
I would rather go to a Bernie Sanders rally
What is your personality
Isolated
Warm/Friendly
Sarcastic and cynical
Basic
Do you like to watch movies?
Movies...
Written by Ariel Pan
9:30 a.m. Explore Sunnyvale Farmers’ Market
11 a.m. Bake Apple Pie
6 p.m. Eat dinner at Shabuway in downtown Mountain View
7:30 p.m. See “The Wizard of Oz” at the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts
Start of the day with a trip to Sunnyvale’s...
