Category: Silicon Valley, USA Chapter

Interview/Opinion, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Interview with an SSP ’25 admit– How to get into a top Summer Program

Author: Vrinda Iyengar As this school year settles in, high school students in the Bay area, namely high school juniors are beginning to decide on which summer programs they will and won’t be applying to. To take some pressure off of our readers, we sat down with a student who was admitted to the Summer Science Program for the Bacterial Genomics track this past summer … Continue reading Interview with an SSP ’25 admit– How to get into a top Summer Program

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Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, The Bay Area in Photos, writing

The Bay Area in Photos- Legion of Honor

Author/Photographer: Vrinda Iyengar From Rodin’s sculptures to Monet’s paintings, the Legion of Honor, located in our very own San Francisco is a great spot for art lovers, history enthusiasts and everyone else! The 22 pictures in this article represent a very small insight into the amazing art that can be viewed when visiting this museum. Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos- Legion of Honor

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Interview/Opinion, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, Top Articles, writing

Public History in the Bay Area, w/ Nicole Meldahl

Author: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter Public history in the Bay Area is a rich field, supplemented by a wide variety of museums, historical societies, parks, and archives that tell the story of our location through exhibits, educational programs, and preservation efforts. We are joined by Nicole Meldahl, the Executive Director of the Western Neighborhoods Project and the host of the Outside Lands Podcast, to … Continue reading Public History in the Bay Area, w/ Nicole Meldahl

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Silicon Valley Pride 50th Anniversary

Author: V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter This Labor Day weekend, San Jose’s Caesar Chavez Park was transformed into a hub of celebration and inclusion as Silicon Valley Pride marked its 50th anniversary.  The celebrations extend over two days. On Saturday evening, the night festival took place, which had Snow tha Product, Mexican-American Grammy-award nominated rapper and singer, and San Jose Native, as a headliner. Then, … Continue reading Silicon Valley Pride 50th Anniversary

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Silicon Valley History, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

A Brief History of Protest Music in the Bay Area

Author: V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter The history of the Bay Area has always had strong ties to protest movements. Most well-known of these include the 1960s free-speech and anti-war protests, the Black Power movement of the Civil Rights Era, AIDS activism in the 1980s, and more. One of the most effective and widespread mediums for protest, not only in the Bay Area, but all … Continue reading A Brief History of Protest Music in the Bay Area

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Science and Technology, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

UCSF x UCD Cancer Study in Cats Yields Promising Results

Author: V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter A collaborative study between scientists at the University of California, San Francisco and the University of California, Davis, saw the completion of its first clinical trial, and the results are promising.  This study tests the efficacy of a new drug targeting one of the most aggressive cancers in cats : squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). According to a study conducted … Continue reading UCSF x UCD Cancer Study in Cats Yields Promising Results

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Interview/Opinion, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

The Road Less Taken: Transferring from a Community College

Authors: V. Iyengar, G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter In our area, which is so obsessed with rankings and prestige, attending a community college after high school before transferring to a traditional four-year university is often an option that doesn’t receive much consideration. So, to gain some insights into this route, we interviewed a student who graduated from high school early and currently attends Las Positas … Continue reading The Road Less Taken: Transferring from a Community College

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Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, The Bay Area in Photos

The Bay Area in Photos: Downtown Campbell

Author/Photographer: V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter According to its Instagram (@downtowncampbellca), Downtown Campbell is a “small downtown that’s big in character,” a phrase which couldn’t be more true. Downtown Campbell is rich in flavorful restaurants and vibrant meeting spots, as well as historical landmarks. Some of these landmarks include the Campbell Water Tower, which represents the city’s agricultural history as a major fruit producer; the … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Downtown Campbell

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For Students, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Self Care Tips to Deal with Stress

Author: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter With the start of school for many in the U.S., students may be starting to feel stress due to coursework, social life, or extenuating scenarios. Regardless of what is plaguing your mind, we’re here to provide you five simple tips to deal with stress this September.  Hopefully these tips helped! Keep marching, Stormtrooper. Continue reading Self Care Tips to Deal with Stress

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Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Rosanna Pansino Deserves an Apology

Author: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter Three years ago, a controversy arose after Rosanna Pansino spoke out against Mr. Beast following the Hide and Seek video he posted on December 18, 2021. Although a bit of old news now, I would like to compile my thoughts on this situation and how unfairly Rosanna Pansino was treated.  In this video, Mr. Beast had 10 YouTubers play … Continue reading Rosanna Pansino Deserves an Apology

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