Written by Evalyn Li
The impact of fashion is tremendous. While it is an attractive industry in both a literal and figurative sense, the journey from material to product has echoing environmental and social consequences.
Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Just...
The Shop
785 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
The Shop is definitely higher-end for a thrift store, occasionally offering brand names such as J. Crew, Banana Republic and Ralph Lauren, with prices anywhere from $10 to $250. While these prices may seem expensive to a high schooler on a budget,...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
On the final episode of TV show “Daredevil” season 2, Karen Page writes a column for the “New York Bulletin.” In this column, she writes, “What is it, to be a hero? Look in the mirror and you’ll know.”
I’ve been reading comic books and watching comic-inspired...
Written by Lisa Hao
Watch updated versions of Shakespeare’s plays. They are usually set in a more recent time period with characters that are easier to relate to.
Watch some good renditions of Shakespeare. Go out to see Gunn’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” or (if you don’t have time) watch...
Written by Kaya van der Horst
1. Buy locally grown and raised foods.
Besides supporting local farm families, local food is fresher since it is not flown in from another continent.
2. Have a weekly Meatless Monday.
Beans, nuts and tofu serve as excellent protein substitutes, which...
Written by Stina Chang
Best Foods
Dino Chicken Nuggets: Pretending that your nuggets are from the Jurassic era until your mom says to stop playing with your food, but continuing to do so until the last piece is fully devoured.
Candy: when your mom lets you buy one of the chocolate bars...
Compiled by Amanda Lee
- The chance of being born on a Leap Day is one in 1,461.
- In Irish tradition, women propose to men on Leap Day.
- In Medieval Denmark, a man who refused a Leap Day proposal had to buy the woman 12 pairs of gloves.
- Only people born on Leap Day can join the...
Written by Yuki Klotz-Burwell
1. Watch movies and listen to songs that remind you of your childhood. Playing games such as Cranium Cadoo (the kids’ version), Heads Up and simple jigsaw puzzles makes you feel carefree. Watch Disney classics—“Aladdin,” “Lilo and Stitch” and “The Parent Trap”...
Written by Mikaela Wayne
While junior year is notorious for being the worst year of high school, in my experience, junior year has been more difficult in some ways and much easier in others. Throughout my year so far, I have discovered a lot about how my past two years in high school have affected...
Written by Deiana Hristov
Living in California means living in the number one producer of fruits and vegetables in the United States. With all of this fresh, tasty produce growing in our backyard, farm-to-table delivery service brings the food to you. For this service, members pay a certain amount per...
Written by Lena Ye
Sustainable eating: the phrase usually brings to mind images of Whole Foods, free-range chickens and vegetables. The words are often thrown around, but many people do not completely understand the idea. To eat sustainably is to choose foods that are grown or raised in a way that does...
Written by Sabrina Chen
It is only the first month of second semester of junior year, and I already have senioritis (or junioritis). This is a serious problem, as I have three semesters to go. In addition, I still have many items on my agenda that most seniors don’t necessarily have: SAT II subject...
