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
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
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
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
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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