PERSONAL

There comes a time every so often when I realize I know nothing. While I’m close to finishing the first quarter of my life, I still feel more connected to the unconscious feeling of a toddler rather than a mature adult. But as I’m pushed into the mind of a teenager without the reins that directed me as a kid, I find myself searching for security in what I love. 

PERSONAL

I think I was put on this world to sleep. Every night I lay upon my pillow and dream of worlds far-far-away. There’s something so innately beautiful about sleeping; breaking the shackles of the mortal being, transcending to something greater than yourself. It’s the closest man will get to the stars.

HISTORY

From secret alphabets shared between friends to ciphers, humanity has long been enthralled by the idea of a secret script, a code only known to a chosen few. In the rural Jiangyong County of China’s Hunan Province, a secret language was created by women, for women. 

BUSINESS

Everyday people wake up early in the morning and are in need of caffeine to keep themselves awake. Oftentimes, people will drive by the most iconic and famous coffee shop that can satisfy their needs. The famous grab and go breakfast and iconic drink shop is Starbucks. Starbuck was started in 1971 by the three college friends Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker. Before it was a coffee shop, it started out as a coffee bean retailer and roaster.

LITERARY ANALYSIS

Two powerful presidents, Obama and Kennedy, brought many “firsts” to American politics: Obama was the first African-American president, and Kennedy was the youngest president, age 43, to be elected into office. Their shared revolutionary characteristics carried over to their similar eloquence, both known for their empowering inaugural speeches.

HEALTHCARE

Much to the surprise of scientists and the public, PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been found in pads and tampons. Commonly known as “forever chemicals” for their environmentally harmful nature, these “ubiquitous and persistent manufacturing chemicals have been linked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to a range of health ills….

COMPUTER SCIENCE

But that feeling tends to fade with AI-generated art. I’ve tried tools like style transfer, where a drawing takes on the look of a Van Gogh or a Picasso. It’s technically impressive and sometimes fun, but it often feels more like applying a filter than engaging in a creative process.

POP CULTURE

Hair has always been more than just a personal style choice, it’s a statement. Whether bold or subtle, changing hair color has been a way for people to express themselves, challenge norms, and even signal identity. Today, although we view it as a form of self-expression and aesthetics, its significance runs much deeper.Since ancient times, hair has been a crucial part of our identities.

HEALTHCARE

With the influence of social media, specifically TikTok, oil pulling has become the newest “health” trend. Throughout the history of TikTok trends, from dangerous pranks to clique storytelling, following TikTok Trends has never been the wisest decision. 

Oil pulling is the act of swishing natural oils…

LITERARY ANALYSIS

The Book Thief is Markus Zusak’s novel exploring the Holocaust and its impact on both Jewish and non-Jewish Germans. Although the novel is focused on Liesel and her life hiding a Jewish German, Max, Zusak also zeros in on her journey to understanding the power literature and words can have.

LITERARY ANALYSIS

Having a goal in life provides something to pursue, a reason to keep improving and growing. Oedipus Rex by Sophocles is a Greek tragedy following Oedipus Rex and his pursuit of his future despite hardships. Sophocles’ message in Oedipus Rex tells us that despite past mistakes, looking towards the future, reflecting on the past, and persevering through momentary setbacks allow individuals to become better people.