By: Eric Guo The first thing that pops into the mind of most people when they hear the words “board game” is probably Monopoly. Monopoly is a classic board game, a game that almost everyone has played yet doesn’t know the rules …
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A Different Style of Entertainment By: Jocelyn Li In the 21st century, entertainment has become one of the most diverse and interconnectable factors in the world. From music to the movies, the entire world opens their eyes to different styles of entertainment. …
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Music and Literature By: Eric Guo “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” – Victor Hugo Music and literature are actually very similar to each other. Although they target different human senses (music …
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A few tips to make you feel comfortable on the airplane With the weather getting warmer, the annual travel season is approaching, increasing the number of flights all over the world. But if you fly for a long time you will feel …
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By: Jocelyn Li Goals and dreams are valuable; they push you to do certain tasks and they give you a clear view of what you want from both yourself and others. In the KQED-run program of This I Believe, two people with …
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Special Exhibition in Legion of Honor By: Jinsong Tu April 4th was the second day of spring break. We went to the San Francisco Legion of Honor on that day to visit a special exhibition of this museum—”Monet: The Early Years”. Claude …
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By: Theresa Tu The annual Qingming Festival just recently passed. Qingming, Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival are collectively known as China’s four major festivals. The Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese festival on the the first day of the …
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Scenery along the Cabrillo Highway By: Jinsong Tu California State Route 1 is also called as Cabrillo Highway. It is a beautiful coastal road and is well known in the National Geographic Magazine and in the world of car travel. From Dana …
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The demand of concert pianists in today’s world is not quite as large as it was a century or two ago. Today’s world is absorbed in and surrounded by pop music, with classical music only attaining a small, devout group of followers …
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By: Henry Guo If you’re a fan of chamber music, you must have heard of the Beaux Arts Trio, one of the most renowned trios in the world. But have you ever heard of the Jewish pianist Menahem Pressler? This 94-year old …
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