Many students, especially seniors, are participating in the trend of bringing a children’sbackpack to school instead of the typical backpack. This includes bags with vibrant colors, cartoon characters, and frivolous designs. According to “Why some high school seniors are going back to school with kindergarten backpacks?” by USA Today, theContinue Reading
Tired of the usual iced cola or fruit punch? Here are six different refreshing drinks from around the world for you to stay hydrated this summer! 1. Lassi Hailing from India, Lassi is a yogurt-based drink flavored with different spices and herbs such as cardamom and fresh mint. Popular flavorsContinue Reading
I’ve always enjoyed having more than I needed, dining out every day, and purchasing new clothes every week. But, as time passed, I understood that my way of life was not sustainable. I realized I was spending more money than I had, which made me feel constantly anxious about finances.Continue Reading
Rating: 4.5/5 When looking for a new takeout place for dinner, I stumbled upon a vegan Taiwanese restaurant called Loving Hut through Yelp, located in the Milpitas Square shopping center near the 99 Ranch Market. I was intrigued by the menu items, which provided alternatives to shrimp, beef, pork, andContinue Reading
As we bid spring farewell and welcome in a hot summer, getting the scoop on the best places for a cold, refreshing treat is essential. I visited several ice cream shops around Milpitas on a mission to find the perfect place for a bite on a scorching day. The firstContinue Reading
Rating: 2.5/5 stars I first noticed the restaurant while driving down South Main Street—a bright orange “Aha” in place of the familiar Red Chillies sign. It was both jarring and intriguing. Although Main Street is no stranger to restaurant businesses popping up, I decided to give Aha Indian Cuisine aContinue Reading
Stop me if this sounds familiar: your vision is blurring from browsing through dozens of clothing racks, you’re sweaty from trying on countless dresses, and your feet are sore just from pacing around the mall. Yet, you’re still empty handed and prom is only getting closer. If your experience isContinue Reading
How we treat our land dictates everything–from the air we breathe to the nutrients in our food. With the rise of mechanized agriculture, concrete jungles, and cookie-cutter suburbs, maintaining the natural balance of our soil seems virtually impossible, unless everyone had the ability to create greenery in their landscape. SeedContinue Reading
It’s no secret that mental health is a hot topic of discussion as teenagers across the country become more open about their struggles. As this age group continues to discuss mental health issues, it is imperative that students find healthy coping mechanisms to help them get through their high schoolContinue Reading
Milpitas is cluttered with fast food places perfect for quick bites at almost any time of day, and after any event. One food item seems to remain constant throughout the majority of these places: french fries, the ultimate side dish to any meal. They go well with burgers, tacos, sandwiches,Continue Reading
For those of us who can’t or don’t want to go to the gym, home exercise is a great alternative. There are a plethora of home workout videos or articles that you can follow. To work out at home, all you need is a spacious place to move around, aContinue Reading