Here at Rising Star Magazine, technology is usually separated from the lifestyle column. However, one new development in the tech world today will have such a large impact on our lives: autonomous cars. Once fully autonomous cars are introduced to the world, …
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By: Jocelyn Li In a world that emphasizes technological innovation and STEM education, one begins to wonder: why do the humanities matter? The role that the arts and culture play in today’s world seems to be diminishing, turning even more people …
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By: Jinsong Tu Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, which took place on February 11 this year, is the largest Chinese New Year celebration outside of Asia. The Chinese New Year …
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By: Henry Guo Just recently, renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma was awarded his 18th Grammy award last week at the 59th Grammy Award ceremony. It was awarded to his new music album named “Sing Me Home” done in collaboration with the Silk Road …
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By: Amber Xu We think that life on Earth is it. Our everyday problems become all encompassing. Maybe once in a while we sing along to David Bowie’s song and wonder if there is really life on Mars. But always, in the …
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By: Amber Xu Hell hath no fury like one million women scorned. Women’s March. A march that happened in Washington D.C., Paris, London, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Sydney, Berlin, Nairobi, many other cities around the world, and even Antarctica! …
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By: Jinsong Tu Lunar New Year is finally here and it has received more attention than ever before Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is China’s most important holiday, beginning on the first day of the Lunar Calendar and …
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If you have been following the news lately, you might know that Trump and the Republicans want to dismantle Obamacare. It’s a hallmark of Obama’s administration, and it’s something that Democrats are desperately trying to save. But what really is Obamacare, and …
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By: Timothy Lee In The Road, a post-apocalyptic fiction novel by Cormac McCarthy, a father and his son travel through a dark world over a duration of several months scavenging for resources necessary for their survival. McCarthy effectively explores the theme of …
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By: Jocelyn Li Walking down the streets of any large city, you’re bound to see numerous homeless people sprawled across the sidewalks, and as hopeless as their lives seem, sometimes even the slightest donation can make a difference in their lives. Though …
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