Author: Vrinda Iyengar Christmas in the Park in San Jose is one of the most looked-forward to traditions in the city. It brings a wide variety of organizations together, from private schools to Climate Art San Jose, who decorate the part with their Christmas Trees. This event brings joy and festivity to the holiday season. See some pictures below! Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: San Jose Christmas in the Park
Author: Vrinda Iyengar Every Christmas, the Oakland Zoo puts on an extensive display of holiday lights and animal-shaped lanterns for their annual Glowfari Exhibit. The previous part focused on the lanterns, this one will focus on the Gondola ride that allows visitors to see all of Oakland at night! See some pictures below! Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Glowfari at the Oakland Zoo Pt. 2
Author: Vrinda Iyengar Every Christmas, the Oakland Zoo puts on an extensive display of holiday lights and animal-shaped lanterns for their annual Glowfari Exhibit. See some pictures below! Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Glowfari at the Oakland Zoo
Author/Photographer: Eshwar Cherkuri Napa Valley, slightly north of the Bay Area, is known for its vineyards and wine tasting experiences, especially among wine-enthusiasts. However, for those who do not drink alcohol, the nature of Napa Valley is an underrated attraction that is just as worth seeing. See some pictures below! Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Napa Valley
Author: Grace Li Spooky season is coming up, and you may be wondering: “What will I dress up as for Halloween?” Well, I’m here to give you some easy Halloween costume ideas that you can put together from items likely already in your closet. Saja Boys from K-Pop Demon Hunters (Soda Pop Outfits) Here are the items you need to dress up as each of … Continue reading Unique Halloween DIY costumes
Author: Vrinda Iyengar This past week, years of poor economic conditions for young people in Nepal culminated in an almost 4-day long protest, led mostly by the Gen-Z population of Nepal, taking the entire country by storm. The immediate cause of the protests was a “social media ban” imposed on September 4th, 2025, which banned Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin and 22 other social media platforms … Continue reading Nepal Appoints First Female Prime Minister After Days of Deadly Protests
Author: Grace Li This is the second part of the San Jose Downtown series. Check out our first part if you haven’t seen it! Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: San Jose Downtown pt.2
Author: Grace Li Downtown San Jose is a vibrant urban area, offering a diverse mix of tech, culture, history, and dining. It hosts San Jose State University and colorful murals around every corner, representing the rich art scene in San Jose. I recently visited Downtown San Jose, and have collected some photos documenting the area. Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: San Jose Downtown pt.1
Author: Eshwar Cherkuri Imagine a world where crops could withstand droughts, resist pests, and even provide enhanced nutrition. In today’s quest for sustainable agriculture, this vision isn’t far-fetched, thanks to the marvels of Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs. GMOs are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. This manipulation allows scientists to introduce desirable traits into plants, animals, and microorganisms that … Continue reading Opinion: We Should Welcome (Certain) GMOs
Author: Mia Yu “Technology is both a tool for helping humans and destroying them. This is the paradox of our times which we’re compelled to face.” This quote was written by Frank Herbert, an American author who wrote the renowned novel, Dune. In his book, The Maker of Dune, he mentions the blessing and curse that technology presents to society today. In recent times, this … Continue reading The Link Between Technology and Our Brains
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