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Megan T

Megan is a senior at The Harker School. She is interested in applied mathematics, computer algorithms, artificial intelligence, cognitive vision science, and economics. Outside of school, she is a tutor and mentor at the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP), a regular volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB), classical pianist, and an avid figure skater. In her free time, she enjoys exploring hiking trails in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, reading science fiction books, WIRED and The New Yorker magazines.

A History of Crew and Why You Should Row

By Brian Wu (吴睿博) Crew, also known as rowing, is a traditional sport that first appeared in ancient Egypt. It is based on the use of oars to move forward through water. There are some different classes in athletic crew competition, ranging …

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Preface of the Orchid Pavilion

By Brian Wu (吴睿博) Wang Xizhi (303-361), a well known calligrapher in Jin Dynasty of China and regarded as the Sage of Calligraphy, wrote the Preface of the Orchid Pavilion (or Lanting Xu as referred to by the Chinese). This work was …

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The Impact of Instagram on Lifestyle

By: Megan Tjandrasuwita Where do you go to find recipes for healthy food, fashion tips, home furniture, or exotic vacation spots to enhance your lifestyle? Well, if you are a social media buzz, it is likely that you would look for the …

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Paris in the Summer

By Ethan Hu Paris, France is a one of the most popular tourist destinations, with people from all over the world visiting during the summer. From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Paris offers many different types of attractions for tourists. Strolling …

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The Great Firewall of China

By Ethan Hu China is famous for its Great Wall. However, many foreigners are unaware that China also has an expansive wall over the internet, blocking many sites such as Google, YouTube, and Gmail. This firewall which many refer to as the …

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Michelin Star

By Ethan Hu A Michelin Star is a prestigious award that gives a restaurant prestige, class, and expectancy. While all restaurants strive to achieve one of these stars, few accomplish this feat, and even fewer take home multiple stars. The Michelin stars …

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Laid-back Lifestyle Makes the Happiest City

By: HanJie Zou Chengdu is known as China’s happiest city because of its residents, who are reputedly the happiest in the country. It is believed that the secret lies in their leisurely and slow-paced lifestyle. It goes without saying that their unique ways …

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