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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.
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.
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.
Generously filled pages of aspirations and desires occupy my spare notebooks as well as my mind. 
Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Never content

November 13, 2014
Whether I’m happy or sad, I often find it difficult to be fully content with anything.
A high school friendship can have many ups and downs, but I am certain that the adventures shared are worth every second.  Photo Credit: Jorge Carrera

(Un)predictable friendships

November 7, 2014
“Count your blessings” has been a notable quotation so far during my senior year.
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 7, 2014
This week, our four voices explore the reaches of space, the alternative sides of music and art expressions, as well as revisit a common childhood favorite.
Taylor Swifts album, Red, constitutes as my favorite album ever released by the artist.  Photo Credit: Matthew Nedelcu

Taylor Swift is my hero

November 4, 2014
As someone who experienced bullying, Taylor Swift's music has helped me overcome my demons.
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

October 31, 2014
For the first time, Nikki, Jasmine, Anjelka and Althea team up to bring you their weekly favorites.
When debates start to get heated, many of us choose the position of neutrality rather than picking a side to avoid getting involved.

Neutrality: The easy (and oppressive) way out

Summer Thomad
October 29, 2014
While neutrality may seem like the easiest and best option, it can lead to greater dangers.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Honesty

October 26, 2014
In this week's Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea debate if honesty really is the best policy.
I was not aware that my beverage of choice (pictured above) was actually a non-GMO product, and though I am not necessarily strict on regarding a diet of no GMOs, it does make me feel better to drink it.  Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Genetically modified… WHAT?

October 23, 2014
A stern customer's request resulted in extensive research regarding GMO's.

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