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In a world where erasing memories is as easy as the click of a mouse, how many of our experiences would we compromise? Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Are you better off?

December 10, 2014
Unpleasant memories and bad experiences undoubtedly leave a mark on our lives; however, it is up to us to see them as lessons, rather than regrets.
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

December 7, 2014
This week, live through the experiences of love, justice, adventure and nostalgia.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Watching gameplay versus playing the game

December 6, 2014
In this week's Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea debate if watching a video is better than playing a game.
Columnist Summer Thomad re-organizes cans donated by students to contribute to the less-fortunate for the holiday season. Donating non-perishable food items is a great way to show kindness to the less fortunate or those in need. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Dear Reader…

December 4, 2014
Kindess can go a long way and should not be limited to the month of December.
Cheyenne Folias and a friend cosplay Margaret Moonlight and Dr. Naomi, characters from No More Heroes 2 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. "My favorite part about cosplaying is actually making my costume and seeing it all together as the final product for the first time," Folias said. Photo Credit: Gary Thompson

Not-So Fake Geek Girls

Summer Thomad
December 3, 2014
The stereotype of geek culture being male-dominated has every right of being diminished.
During my years of obsessive marveling, I mastered the art of palm-drawings to the point where I wanted them to permanently linger on my skin. Photo Credit: Matthew Nedelcu

Crazy (horoscope) lady

November 30, 2014
Making a daily ritual out of horoscope reading is a dangerous activity.
The positives to look at provide me the annual joy I have when planning for the festive holidays. There is no worry of having a frown when debating over what flavor of pie to indulge in. Photo credit: Josh Dalton

Finding appreciation in the rough

November 26, 2014
Holidays are meant to appreciate what you have.
With a simple glance at my bedroom walls, it is plain to see the extent of my love for various mediums. Photo Credit: Amne Thomad

Healthy Fanaticism

November 23, 2014
Being a fan can be a fun experience, as long as it does not keep you from seeing the bigger picture.
After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

November 22, 2014
This week, our four voices deal with heartbreak through song, prepare to fight the Capitol once again, play our favorite games in a whole new light, and relax to mellow tunes of love.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Optimism

November 21, 2014
In this week's Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea debate if it’s better to have a positive outlook or accept reality.
Although some do not enjoy reading, I consider myself to develop a passion, and therefore a talent for reading. Photo Credit: Jen Chiang

Hard work, talent: a pow-wow

November 21, 2014
Some are math people, while others are English people, but despite that, an individual can still excel.
The use of technology to aid homework is a beneficial resource. Photo Credit: Matthew Nedelcu

Death of the poster board

Alex Nedelcu
November 13, 2014
The 'Bring your own Device' revolution is benefitting scholastic advancement.
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