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
When I was scrolling through Yelp for a new restaurant to try, the Noori Chicken franchise famous for Korean fried chicken and sauces caught my eye. For a restaurant that was only a few months old, its five-star rating was surprising, and since I had never tried Korean fried chickenContinue Reading
When the new year comes, it’s common to set a New Year’s resolution, but as anyone who’s ever set a resolution knows, it’s challenging to keep up. To hold myself accountable, I decided to write about my experiences. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions actually comes from the Babylonians.Continue Reading
We live in a digital world, and online communication has become one of the most important skills needed to be successful. Professional emails, notes, and messages encompass a huge part of the present and the future with constantly growing technologies. This is especially true for teenagers, who are on theContinue Reading
Recipe (3 servings) 1.5 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon milk powder (optional, recommended) 1⁄2 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoons sweetener (maple syrup, sugar, honey, etc) 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄8 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Instructions First, turn up the heat to a medium-low temperature and place a medium-sized pan on theContinue Reading
Cell phones. They are seen in almost everyone’s hands at almost every waking moment. Whether it is before we head to bed at night, wake up in the morning, or throughout the day it is an understatement that phones have taken over the lives of this generation. Though not presentContinue Reading
Food trucks have been around for a long time and have become known for convenient and inexpensive bites. In the modern world, food trucks can be an efficient option for people who can’t find the time for a sit-down meal. Here are a few options in Milpitas. 1. El TacoContinue Reading