It’s never too early: Four graduation restaurants in L.A.


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Many of you seniors probably think graduation is far, far away, but as you probably know by now, second semester flies by. Soon enough, your family members will be stressing over finding the best dinner spot on graduation night. Nothing’s better than a delicious meal to celebrate your journey into the real world! Whether you […]

My Bloody Valentine’s Loveless soars to new heights


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Loveless is My Bloody Valentine’s magnum opus. It is a seminal work that many would say defined the sub-genre Shoegaze. It’s a work so ambitious that it supposedly bankrupted Creation Records. Not to mention, it’s also really weird. Upon first listen, Loveless delivers more questions than answers. Questions like, “Why can I hardly hear a word of […]

Four nearby smoothie spots to satisfy your craving


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It’s a beautiful 85 degrees out in Los Angeles, and you want nothing more than to quench your thirst with a delicious smoothie. Whether you’re feeling a quick smoothie between classes or you’re up for a short trip off campus, here are the best smoothie spots to satisfy your cravings. Nekter Nestled away in the […]

A Trip Gone South, But Only in the Best Way: Adventures in Cape Town


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“If all I knew about Africa were from popular images I too would think that Africa was a place of beautiful landscapes, beautiful animals, and incomprehensible people, fighting senseless wars.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie In my weeks leading up to my departure, I would be lying if I said I didn’t notice the flick of […]

First thoughts while backpacking through Europe


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Every blog said to pack lightly. Every travel website recommended the max amount of weight should be 15 pounds. Everyone told us to avoid bringing too many clothes. But it’s winter, and we thought it was smart to have many layers. And it’s Europe, where people are always dressed so nicely, and we were going […]

Ask Tiffany: Keeping a beau in limbo


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I met this amazing guy while studying abroad last year, but there was no expectation for anything serious because I’d have to go back to America. I recently saw him again during a family trip to Europe, and our feelings are still there, stronger than ever! We have an undeniable connection, but I have had bad experiences with […]

Love U: If you don’t mind me asking — Dating, post-cancer


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From break ups to make ups and everything in between, “Love U” captures the nuances of college students’ relationships. “Love U” runs in DeeTs on Mondays. I was talking to Dan on Tinder. A witty back and forth. I’m good at that. We were joking about a Greek myth. “So,” he writes. “Can I ask […]

Spring selections to chill out to between midterms


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If you couldn’t tell by the SoCal weather refusing to make up its mind about being hot or cold, rainy or sunny, rest assured, spring is right around the corner. Though spring is just a few weeks away, midterm season chooses to rear its ugly head to stay as an unwelcomed guest. This is winter’s […]

Two ways to spice up your everyday pasta


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When it comes to college life, pasta is definitely staple food. Here are some tricks to make that easy-to-cook pasta taste even better. Make a homemade veggie sauce. Ingredients: Pasta (whichever kind you like) Vegetable oil Veggies (whichever ones you have) Tomato paste/tomato sauce Pepper Salt Parmesan cheese Process: Take out whatever veggies you have […]

Freedom in College


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In some ways, college is the last time that students are given absolute freedom to explore their interests. However, far too often, we are blinded by the moment, running along like racehorses with tunnel vision just trying to make it to graduation, forgetting that college is as much about the journey as it is about […]