Iconic. Timeless. Chic. All words that probably come to mind when the average millennial thinks “couture.” But when and where did couture first originate, and how did it evolve to reach such an elaborate and sophisticated status? These are questions that are commonly...
Reading in between the lines: Honing in on handwriting
Slowly ceasing, day by day, year by year. Once a privilege, now only found within a few. As learned in sophomore history classes, handwriting was first formed by ancient civilizations such as Rome, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China dating back to 3000 BCE. Early writings...
Can eternal terrariums help grow food in outer space?
Can eternal terrariums help grow food in outer space? Well, let's first establish what an eternal terrarium is. An eternal terrarium is a mini-terrarium for plants and small animals that is also a closed environment. It is usually made with a jar because jars are...
Unsung heroes of Rose Parade
While most people would be spending Jan. 1 with friends and family, a special group chooses to ring in the new year by collecting horse debris at the Rose Parade. They proudly call themselves the Pooper Scoopers, a name that derives from the task required of them....
Editorial: Scott Pruitt, EPA change policies for the worse
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the body that enforces and manages national regulations to protect the environment as well as the health of the American people. With the presidency of Donald Trump, Scott Pruitt was appointed as the Administrator of the...
Parents’ group writes holiday letters for LGBTQ youth
Perhaps the most heartwarming aspect of the holiday season is the love and cheer shared between families all around the world as they celebrate. For youth of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and queer (LGBTQ) community, though, acceptance can be difficult to...
Prospering in T-3
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding careers. The joy of seeing a struggling student finally understand the lesson and engage in class comes along with being a teacher. Along with the bursts of happiness in the career, patience and a willingness to learn with the...
A new taste for Apple
The newest update on Apple products was introduced to the public on Sept. 12. This update not only consists of internal and external changes on the famous iPhone design, but also an update in the highly praised operating system, iOS. iOS 11 reveals a whole new...
What determines an action as good or bad/evil?
That is one of the questions I have found myself wondering at times when not much in life made sense. What is good or bad? Why do such divisions tend to exist? And most importantly, who the hell gets to decide? After taking into consideration, the answers from not...
Immigration & literature: Sun Yung Shin’s perspective
Following my previous article, here is another author's perspective on how immigration affects literature. Sun Yung Shin is the author of "Unbearable Splendor," a collection of essays and poems that captures her thoughts on immigration. Q: How do you think "Unbearable...