Five tips for student backpackers


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This spring break, I spent my time a bit differently than I would in the United States, and embarked on the classic four-countries-in-ten-days excursion with nothing but a backpack and iPhone camera in tow. In just over a week, my traveling buddy and I managed to make our way to Germany, Austria, Hungary and the […]

Matoma brings tropical to L.A.


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              Tropical house has seen a wave of mainstream uptake in recent months through the success of producers like Thomas Jack and Kygo. For the past year, the Norwegian producer Matoma has been introducing his own flair to the tropical house craze, appealing to audiences through his dreamy revisits […]

Both Democrats and Republicans should fully invest in resolving the Hillary Clinton email controversy


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A week ago, The New York Times reported that Hillary Clinton, during the time that she served as secretary of state, corresponded exclusively through a personal email rather than through the government provided system. The extent of her usage of a personal account for government business is unheard of for her position, and should be […]

Fuel your midterm-ready brain with a breakfast tortilla


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Midterm season is killing us all. You have three midterms in one day and you will probably spend the weekend locked up 24/7 in the library. There’s barely any time for eating, let alone cooking. So here you will find the perfect breakfast dish tailored for college students on a low budget and low on […]

A Day to Remember: Getting My Stuff Stolen


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I recently read something by Alice Walker about never walking in the same river twice, and though I might have read it before, her words really struck me profoundly as I set foot in Santiago again for my second semester. I had a conversation with another student from the United States who is also studying in […]

The Southeastern Conference is March Madness’ real sleeper pick


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It’s now March, which means it is time to be seduced by bubble watches and seed projections. It is the month of Selection Sunday, upset-minded “little guys” and guaranteed mayhem. Ah, yes. The NCAA Tournament is right around the corner. The ACC features tournament favorites like Virginia and Duke, while the Big 12 offers plenty […]

Twelve songs for the soundtrack to your life


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In film and television, music tells us what we’re supposed to be feeling in those moments of all-consuming happiness or devastating heartache. In our own lives, music works in the same way. Whether it’s putting a melody to the low points or using lyrics to spell out our greatest triumphs, music tells the story of […]

Nine health apps to help you get fit


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As everyone knows, there is an app for practically anything and everything. But sometimes, this concept can be a little overwhelming, especially if you are trying to find the perfect health app. With over one million applications currently available on the Apple app store, it can be difficult to scope out new and exciting additions […]

The fan and the idol (in Japan)


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On Wednesday, more than 2,000 people milled outside the famous ZEPP Tokyo Livehouse. Sweaty hands clutched glowsticks; faces were flushed in anticipation. There was only an hour to go until the start of Rib.on.”e” — that is, the concert/release party for Rib’s new album, released hardly a month ago. Of course, Japanese parents don’t actually […]

Five regrettable but inevitable things you will do during midterm week


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This week, I’m finally taking a break from my usual life stories in lieu of a special occasion that takes place once a semester: midterm season. Despite spending the whole first half of the semester in classes, I have come to realize just days before the tests that I don’t in fact know very much. […]