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Frosty Treats for Spring Heat

-Rache’ll Brown Sweltering temperatures and lazy spring days bring forth a yearning in me like no other. An overwhelming desire to consume something icy and sweet ensues, and I’m at a loss of what to do. But one day when … Continue reading

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“Tweets,” “Tweetups,” and “Tweeps:” Confessions of a Skeptical Student Turned Online Science-Writer

-Sarah Keartes After a four year hiatus, returning to college was an exciting venture. I was ready to learn—my mind was porous and ready to sponge up the liquid gold which I knew my professors would spew from their educated … Continue reading

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On Trend: Dressing for Formal Occasions

-Rache’ll Brown Spring may be known for the beautiful weather and colorful flowers, but in my book it is also defined by another event: formal season. From sorority and fraternity formals, to  weddings, graduations, and more, May to September seems … Continue reading

On Trend: Spring Nails

-Rache’ll Brown Trends aren’t just limited to clothing and accessories. Hair, makeup, and nails matter too, and this spring some easy DIY nails trends are in. From fun designs, to hues that are bright, dark, or pale, there is something … Continue reading

What YouTube Teaches Me

-Rache’ll Brown I spend way too much of my time on YouTube when I should be studying, cleaning my apartment, or writing an essay. But what can I say? I’m a procrastinator, and YouTube is just so much more appealing … Continue reading

Visually Oriented: The Aesthetics and Aroma of Latte Design

-Emily Fraysse Driving toward the blur of the city lights on the Bay Bridge, I looked in my rear-view mirror to a sunrise that made Oakland and the Berkeley hills look like they were on fire. I never usually drive … Continue reading

Fighting Senioritis

-Casey Klekas As my college experience nears its end, I’ve come down with a bad case of senioritis. This ailment has caused my creative faculties to dry up at a time when I need them more than ever. I feel … Continue reading

DIY: Make a Mug

-Rache’ll Brown I grew up in a craft store. My mother was the manager of our local Craft Warehouse, and I used to spend every day after school painting, drawing, and creating random things from models my mother had made … Continue reading

On Trend: Smoldering Eyes

-Rache’ll Brown Nothing is worse than a girl in a beautiful outfit with terrible makeup. It’s like baking a cake without adding the frosting: just wrong. Without well-done hair and makeup, a look is nothing. A beautiful outfit is just … Continue reading

Five Ways to Celebrate YOU on Valentine’s Day

-Rache’ll Brown Valentine’s Day is here, and for those of us without a significant other, it can be a bit of a bummer. Everywhere you turn, couples are looking longingly into each others’ eyes and being adorable. The affection overload … Continue reading