By: Will Peihong Wu Last summer, I went to Carnegie Mellon University to attend a music camp. I entered the camp as a composition major, and the six weeks of college freshman’s life like camp changed my relationship with music profoundly. Before …
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Katherine Han I grew up in a financially stable town. Most of the families living there are middle-class: not extremely rich, but have enough money to live a comfortable life. Since, most of these families walked the line between an upper-class and …
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By: Michelle Hua Many people prioritize work over play, but end up procrastinating and feeling guilty when they have time to relax. However, there is a scheduling technique that helps reduce both the mentioned effects: The Unschedule. The Unschedule was made …
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By Jenny Wang In the United States, Prom is always viewed as one of the most important events for students to attend in their high school experience. Prom is often highlighted in films and TV series, becoming a very big deal in …
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By Wencen Zou I think most people know that high tech companies such as Apple choose to make their products in China because of the cheap labor costs there. However, on March 27th, Donald Trump proposed a sixty billion dollar tariff against …
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By Aimi Wen Growing indoor plants can be tough. I have heard my own share of stories about plants dying, especially fruit and vegetable plants. Hopefully, the tips below prove to be helpful. Set-up: An important part of potting is the …
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By Michelle Hua Dia de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday, also known as the Day of the Dead. This holiday is celebrated from October 31st to November 2nd. It is said that during these days, spirits cross over from the land …
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by Eileen Guo Life can become extremely overwhelming at the frantic pace it operates at. You may not even have any time for yourself anymore. Instead of beating yourself down, here’s a list of things that you can do to pick …
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by Kevin Bryan Thanksgiving is a holiday that most people enjoy celebrating at home with family and friends. The first foods we often think of are a sumptuous oven-roasted turkey and the most beautifully seasoned mashed potatoes. Some may even think …
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by Michelle Hua Being productive and getting the most work done in a given time can be challenging for many reasons. However, there are a few ways to help improve your productivity and finish your task quickly. Setting a timer …
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