Student Spotlight Series: Bhashalaya Literary Magazine

Author: Vrinda Iyengar For this interview, I had the pleasure of hearing from the current Editor-in-Chief of and one of the founding members of the Bhashalaya Literary Magazine, a South-Asia-based independent literary magazine focused on exploring culture and identity through literature. Read about this magazine from it’s leader themself below! Q: Please introduce yourself and describe your magazine. I am the EIC and one of … Continue reading Student Spotlight Series: Bhashalaya Literary Magazine

Student Spotlight Series: Angela Tuazon

Author: Vrinda Iyengar As misinformation, especially health-related misinformation continues to spread and veers a growing number of people towards making un- and incorrectly-informed decisions about their health, the importance proper, accessible health education grows increasingly apparent. In this article, we interviewed Angela Tuazon, a young student and founder of Better Health and Science, an organization focused on “creating a smarter, healthier community.” Read about Angela … Continue reading Student Spotlight Series: Angela Tuazon

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

Jane Street Accused of Market Manipulation by India Following Years of Arbitrage

N. Sava, Staff Writer📍 Silicon Valley, USA When does clever financial trading turn into criminal market manipulation? This question is at the forefront of the ongoing conflict between India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) and Jane Street Capital, a proprietary quantitative trading firm. The heart of the dispute centers around Jane Street’s participation in the Indian stock market from January 1, 2023 to March 31, … Continue reading Jane Street Accused of Market Manipulation by India Following Years of Arbitrage

Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla Closes after 32 Years

We Love You, Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla G. Li, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA On Sunday, July 27th, Iguanas Home of the Burritozilla had its final day of service. This ends 32 years of dedicated work in our community, touching the hearts of countless, including mine, living in the San Francisco Bay Area.  The closing was announced a few weeks prior in a post on … Continue reading Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla Closes after 32 Years

Interview with Musician Tiffany Barry

Authors: G. Li & V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Grace and Vrinda: Hi!  Ms. Barry: How are you both?  Grace and Vrinda: I’m good.  Ms. Barry: That’s nice to meet you. I’m Tiffany. And, well, I’m just curious. Like, how did you, how did you find my information?  Vrinda: We found you from a book you wrote called, Songs of the Sun, so we wanted to, talk to … Continue reading Interview with Musician Tiffany Barry

Interview with Artist Lynn Jaye

Authors: G. Li, V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Jae-Lynn’s piece, Evening Glow Q: Which qualities about a certain location or subject make you want to paint it? I love the California landscape!  Coming from Europe, I used to paint Provence and Tuscany, two of the most beautiful places I knew, but then I began to appreciate what California has to offer. I am entranced by the … Continue reading Interview with Artist Lynn Jaye

Exclusive: Interview with Ayelet Gal-On, Part Two

Author: G. Li, V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief 📍Los Altos, CA Please view part one of this interview before reading this article. Cycle of Life, painted by Ayelet Gal-On Grace: So I think you mentioned, looking back at your art and thinking, like, “oh, it looks good”. So, on your website, I saw that you mentioned that having shoulder surgery altered your style. So, if you … Continue reading Exclusive: Interview with Ayelet Gal-On, Part Two

Exclusive: Interview with Ayelet Gal-On, Part One

Author: G. Li, V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief 📍Los Altos, CA Ayelet Gal-On is an artist based in the Bay Area, in California. She has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions, winning awards such as the prestigious “Best of Show” at the San Ramon Wind and Art Festival. Her passion for art stems from her teenage years, and she has continued with it ever since. … Continue reading Exclusive: Interview with Ayelet Gal-On, Part One