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NEWS & CULTURE
A broad spectrum of equally valuable and applicable life advice
LOOKBACK
In this special column, we catch up with four former classmates and current good friends -- now scattered across the country, they’ve each charted wildly different artistic paths, shaped by everything from family expectations to financial realities to support systems. Whether you’re a budding artist yourself or simply curious about what lies ahead, we hope their journeys inspire you to imagine your own—on your own terms.
LOOKAHEAD
As freshly minted high school graduates on their way to college, Emily and Davina know they’ll miss their parents—though if we’re being honest, they’ll miss their parents’ cooking even more. These two dishes, taught with patience (and met with varying degrees of success), carry with them the taste of home and all the meaning that comes with it.
LOOKBACK
From personal essays to art portfolios, from rejections to acceptances across four countries and three different majors—we’re having an honest, funny, and sometimes chaotic conversation about the reality of applying to college without a STEM safety net.
LOOKBACK / LOOKAHEAD
Two + A Peas: A Conversation Series
High school students are not the only ones completing a year and forging a new path. In this 3-part interview series, we wanted to check in with some of the teachers who are starting new beginnings -- whether that's retirement or a career switch. Through these casual conversations, we hope to gain a better understanding of where our long-time mentors are coming from, and where they’re heading next.
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BEFORE AND NOW
Sometimes, to appreciate how far we've come, we need to revisit where we began. In this issue, our editors have reimagined their childhood creations. From whimsical illustrations to heartfelt stories, we’ve journeyed back to reconnect with our younger selves and celebrate the growth that shaped us.
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WHAT'S NEW IN TOWN?
Beyond its flashy celebrations, Chinese New Year is known for its delicious food – but what exactly is the meaning behind the dishes you’re gobbling down? Our editors quickly break down the significance of these dishes.
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WHAT'S NEW IN TOWN?
Check out our interview with New York Times bestselling author and playwright Neal Shusterman! Featuring: talks about morality, anti-dystopia, and advice for young writers.
PRIDE
Want to profess your undying love without actually saying it out loud? Here are 15 airtight ways to show your long-lasting devotion!
WHAT'S NEW IN TOWN?
Indecisive about where to eat? Browse through some recommended options in the Tianmu area, and be inspired to try something new, something delicious!
WHAT'S NEW IN TOWN?
On City Hall, the myth of meritocracy, and the ethics of crushing turts
WHAT'S NEW IN TOWN?
A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Grab your coziest blanket, and check out these spooky book recs perfect for the spooky season!
A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Never feed a wendigo or scam a murderous ghost, and only fish above a kraken if you know it's name.
A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
For all those who scoured the dark corners of the internet in middle school.
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