By: Michelle Hua As summer vacation starts, more people start camping and traveling. However, some vacation spots where people travel to are home to many insects and arachnids. While they are mostly seen as just a small annoyance, they could also potentially …
Read More »Guide to Weight Lifting
By: Derek Dong If you don’t know what you’re doing, weightlifting can definitely seem like a frustratingly difficult endeavor to embark on. But with the proper knowledge and a lot of practice, it can undoubtedly be very fun and rewarding — a …
Read More »Third Degree Essay
By: Sofia Rodriguez Baquero Sunlight streamed through the dusty windows above, reflecting off the shiny stone floor. Up the crooked cement stairs, there was a group of women cooking over a hot fire. Children were running around the hems of their long …
Read More »Sleep!
By: Eileen Guo Our everyday lives and busy schedules greatly impact our sleeping schedules. Since sleep is extremely important for your physical and mental health, it’s important to get enough sleep each night. Despite this, most people have trouble falling asleep at …
Read More »Mogao Cave
By: Brian(Ruibo) Wu Located southeast of the Dunhuang oasis, the Mogao caves, also known as the Thousand-Buddha Caves, are the world’s largest, most richly endowed, and longest-used treasure house of Buddhist art. They are located at a strategic point along the Silk …
Read More »Hello, my name is Sofia, and I like to eat
By: Sofia Rodriguez Baquero Hello, my name is Sofia and I like to eat. I’ve been on quite a few foodie adventures, and would like to share some of them with you. Not only are they all restaurants in the Bay Area, …
Read More »Cooking for Survival
By: Christina Hua Before the Neolithic Revolution, men and women took equal parts in hunting and gathering in order to feed themselves and their families. However, after the Neolithic Revolution, women have been placed in the house to care for children and …
Read More »The Importance of a Neat Desk
By: Michelle Hua If you look at your desk right now, there is a good chance that it’ll be messy. Many people have papers, books, and other random objects piled on their tables. Usually, people have messy desks because they have too …
Read More »How to make Ceramics
By: Michelle Hua Making ceramics might seem easy. After all, it’s just molding a piece of clay and baking it. However, it is more difficult than it looks. There are a few important details to help you successfully create a ceramic piece. …
Read More »How to Quickly Prepare Your Lunches
By: Michelle Hua Most people are in a rush in the mornings: you have less than an hour to get dressed and eat breakfast. With this time limit, packing lunches may seem like a hassle. However, there is a simple solution to …
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