On Dec. 4, 2016, the sky was a dim shade of gray, overcast and sullen. And it was… quiet. Almost too quiet. A silence reminiscent of the eve of a storm. And storm it did, barreling into a popular...

When was the last time a scientific breakthrough actually surprised you? Or better yet, when was the last time you even heard of one? These days, science feels stagnant. It's easy to feel that science...

“May the odds be ever in your favor,” said our beloved President Trump, boring laser beams into the souls of millions through their flatscreen TVs. Well, he didn’t actually, but he might as well...

Picture this. You’re a parent listening to your child tell you how their day at school went when you hear about the school’s latest project. A product fundraiser. Popcorn, candles, wrapping paper,...

The Bay Area has long been known as a true cultural melting pot, housing various people from all walks of life. Neighborhoods, both urban and suburban, are filled with neighbors from across the globe,...

Emerging from the flurry that was 2025, the catchphrase “2026 is the new 2016” has taken hold in the new year. The viral TikTok trend is a throwback to a time when things were apparently simpler —...

Each year, in an attempt to bridge the gap between color and culture, Pantone handpicks a color intended to encapsulate global events and moods for the approaching year, a choice that greatly influences...

Dear Reader, I have a problem with hoarding, to put it bluntly. Maybe it comes from my constant crafting, but I “simply” can’t throw away any handmade thing. It started in middle school, around...

“It’s all any of us wants, to find a nice person to hang out with till we drop dead.” Just like Lorelai Gilmore, we all yearn for something special, whether that be connection, clarity, romance,...

Dear Reader, As an underclassman, I used to hate being dateless on Valentine’s Day. To be fair, it’s bound to put a damper on the month — other than chocolate being 75% off, there's little...

Growing up, I often heard people acting scandalized when they heard I didn’t have my life figured out or know what I wanted to study in college. It made me feel like I was behind or even moving too slowly...