By: Jinsong Tu Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time for people to travel around. If you consider going somewhere tropical, but don’t want to get wet, you may wish to consider going to the beach for fishing. Fishing can help you …
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By: Amber Xu Eating has been a lifelong passion of mine. My heart skipped a beat every time someone asked, “How about chicken masala?” I would jump for joy every time my parents told me that we were getting personalized pizzas for …
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By: Wencen Zou Self-discipline. I’ve been interested in this topic because it does affect me, my friendships, and most importantly, my study. So how does self-discipline affect study? Student motivation and engagement play an important role in learning and in students achieving their …
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By: Megan Tjandrasuwita What is a better way to brighten someone’s day than an elegant bouquet of flowers? In fact, an exquisite arrangement of fresh flowers created by yourself will always bring a smile to your loved one’s face. However, many people …
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By: Megan Tjandrasuwita Originating in Southeast Asia, Indonesian and Vietnamese cuisines reflect their unique culture, long trading history, geography, and influences from other countries and regions such as China, India, the Middle East, Holland, and France. Each cuisine has its own distinct …
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By: Eric Guo “God is dead… and we have killed him!” The words of Nietzsche were true of nineteenth century Europe, but replace “God” with “Classical music” and you get a pretty accurate description of the state of classical music in …
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No, Really, What is Music? Attempting to define music brings us into complex, philosophical debates that present multiple conflicting ideas about the nature of music and what it really is. After all, philosophers have struggled over the centuries to really define music …
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By: Theresa Tu BART is the main transportation to cities in the San Francisco Bay Area. On March 25, 2017, the BART Warm Springs station, located near the south part of Fremont officially opened for use. The Warm Springs station is the …
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A Musician’s Dilemma In 2004, the New York Times published an article titled “The Juilliard Effect: Ten Years Later” that traced 44 musicians who graduated from the Juilliard School and compared their careers ten years after graduation. Needless to say, the results …
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Parts of the Orchestra By: Eric Guo Orchestras have been around for over 400 years, but they have changed drastically since then. From what began as a group of musicians of around 30 in size in the Baroque era of the 1600s …
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