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College Life

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Why I like Valentine’s Day

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You can call it Stockholm syndrome or simply my love of cheap chocolate, but I’ve always enjoyed Valentine’s Day, whether or not I was in a relationship 
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College Life

Thursday, February 10, 2022
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A no-BS guide to Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means more sappy love notes and kisses. Here is a no-BS guide to Valentine’s Day that you can refer to.
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Travel

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

How to entertain yourself during your next long flight

As an international student, I’ve had my fair share of long flights. Although they may not be the most pleasurable, they’ve gotten easier over time.
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College Life

Monday, December 6, 2021
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Quiz: What should you get yourself for Christmas?

Everyone is subtly dropping hints on what presents they want. But you might be forgetting the most important person in your life: yourself!
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Earth to Berkeley, Thanksgiving 2021

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Small changes to make your Thanksgiving festivities eco-friendly

If the environment is one of the things you are thankful for this holiday season, these simple changes can make your Thanksgiving traditions sustainable.
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College Life, Thanksgiving 2021

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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The best conversation starters for Thanksgiving dinner

Ah, Thanksgiving dinner: the most awkward meal of the year. Being from a family of Mexican immigrants, we tend to stray from the conventional Thanksgiving foods and traditions. While some of you may have rolls sitting at your table, I have tortillas. However, we sometimes still have the uncomfortably awkward
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Thanksgiving 2021, Travel

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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How to plan the perfect day trip during Thanksgiving break

As a natural-born planner, I’ll never turn down an offer to create a detailed itinerary, so I thought I’d share my approach to planning the perfect day-trip.
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College Life

Friday, March 19, 2021
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Celebrating Passover in college (and during a pandemic)

Though Passover can be a lot of fun, as a college student, it also can be stressful. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to celebrate Passover!
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College Life

Thursday, February 25, 2021
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An Ox-some Lunar New Year: How I made the most out of my zodiac year

What I had in mind may not have been the way my family celebrated, but what we did was enough for me. Lunar New Year celebrates togetherness.
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Retrospective Issue 2020

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Midnight rises, blue and beautiful

Young, old, tall, short, here, there, friends, family and strangers — we have experienced this year collectively, together, feet planted on the same planet.
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