There seems to be hype with different food crazes in this era. Gluten-free, vegan, pescetarian, dairy-free, vegetarian — the options are endless. I follow a gluten-free diet since the beginning of high school purely because I am allergic. I like to say that I jumped on the bandwagon before it was chic. This past summer […]
Spring is universally known as the season of new beginnings, but in Japan, I feel it even more so than I did back in the States. The white-pink petals of cherry blossoms flutter in the wind, settle to the ground and sail in the streams. Beneath them, there are people sprawled on tarps, drinking and […]
The Netflix original series The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt combines the writing talents of quick-witted Tina Fey and an endearing performance by Ellie Kemper as the show’s eponymous protagonist. The combination of smart and hilarious writing, lovable characters, and a killer theme song have captured viewers’ hearts and taught them a few lessons, too. Kimmy, who, […]
Doctors are supposed to provide answers when you’re sick or injured. Yet research has found that many patients in fact do not understand their conditions and as a result, patients need to take a more proactive role in their own treatment to improve their health literacy. In the past year, 82.1 percent of adults in […]
Before a packed Ground Zero audience last night, four Asian diasporic artists spoke of identity, displacement, and finally, finding solace in creativity. The Visions & Voices event, which featured performances from Sam Chanse, D’Lo, Nicolas Wong and Chiwan Choi, tackled weighty topics from sexuality to immigrant identity, through mediums that we often don’t see from […]
Last Thursday, I was supposed to go to Lisbon. My two roommates and I had planned the getaway weeks ago, and I was beyond excited — I had been looking forward to it for weeks. The sun! The beach! The tapas! I even packed dresses and sandals. And then it all went wrong. When we […]
Hip-hop might not have been born in L.A., but it’s definitely taken up a permanent residence in this city. It’s no wonder that our parties are teeming with the newest hip-hop tracks and albums. When that song comes on, the crowds go crazy and everyone sings along to the lyrics — the dirtier, the better. […]
First Lady Michelle Obama came under fire two days ago after attending BET’s (Black Entertainment Television) “Black Girls Rock” special event. The criticism came not from what she wore on the red carpet or what she said from behind the podium, but from the very fact that she was present. It’s improper, critics say, for Michelle […]
If there’s anything college students love, it’s kicking back, watching Netflix and eating obscene amounts of food from the comfort of their dorms and apartments. Since August 2014, Uber, one of the most popular driving services in the area has been offering its clients a way to continue their lazy Sundays by introducing a new delivery dining […]
After living in Paris for two months, I think it’s safe to say I have absolutely everything I need. Well, everything except easy access to a good cup of coffee. Don’t get me wrong — there are plenty of cafés here in Paris. In fact, you can’t walk down a single street without spotting at […]