The Bay Area in Photos: Ume Tea, Palo Alto

Author: Evelyn Tang I love Ume Tea. This is in no way an overexaggeration, because they have both the best drinks and snacks of all the boba tea stores I’ve been to. But don’t trust just my word, look through these, albeit somewhat blurry, photos, and decide yourself – you’ll realize, like I have, that Ume Tea IS indeed the best. Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Ume Tea, Palo Alto

Oregon State University

Author: Douglas Bettinerg Oregon State University is home to a dynamic community of 38,460 students, and is ranked the #1 college town on the West Coast. With 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 11 experimental stations, and nearly 200 degree programs, Oregon State University strives to support all students on campus, the “dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers”. From my visit to Oregon State University, I deeply felt … Continue reading Oregon State University

Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Seattle

Author: August Ember Last summer I had the chance to go to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle, before it permanently closed down a few months ago. For those who were unable to go to this location, I would like to share my experience. The roastery was an immersive experience for coffee-lovers, just nine blocks from the original Starbucks Pike Place store. From pneumatic tubes … Continue reading Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Seattle

Student Spotlight Series: Neurodiversity and Psychiatry Association, NY

Author: Grace Li In this installation of the Student Spotlight Series, I had the opportunity to interview a founding member of the New York chapter of the Neurodiversity and Psychiatry Association (NPA). NPA is a youth-led organization dedicated to spreading mental health and neurodiversity awareness! Learn more about them below: Q1: Please introduce NPA and your mission.NPA is a youth led non profit dedicated to … Continue reading Student Spotlight Series: Neurodiversity and Psychiatry Association, NY

Albion College

Author: G. Li Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1835, the college welcomes an undergraduate class of around 1,500 students, and the Brits are their mascot. I had the pleasure of staying at Albion College this summer, and their Science Complex was definitely my favorite spot! Shoutout to my amazing Albion College professors, Dr. Olapade and … Continue reading Albion College

Dubai Chocolate Origins

Author: L. Mohamed, Dubai Chapter The mega viral chocolatey sensation: dubai chocolate. How did this confectionary feat originate?  Photo Credit: NYT Cooking Dubai chocolate was invented as a pregnancy craving in 2021 by Sarah Hamouda, a British-Egyptian engineer living in Dubai. This chocolate combined chocolate, pistachio, tahini, and knafeh, to revolutionize the chocolatier landscape.  With this delicious idea, Hamouda worked with Nouel Catis Omamalin, a … Continue reading Dubai Chocolate Origins