Authentic cuisine is overrated: a brief history of Chinese American food (and why there’s no shame in loving it)
Elizabeth Lee dishes on how authentic food is a misnomer and embracing the immigrant experience.
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U-Mail: Lululemon lied. Yoga sucks.
Suryaansh Dongre reflects on his experiences taking a yoga class.
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U-Mail: New beginnings, old sonnets, same college town
Min Seo Riu reflects on the rain, sonnets, and starting again.
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Meaning in meter: the importance of poetry and why it’s here to stay
Haley Joseph reflects on the importance of poetry and how it connects us.
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Love and attention: on my unremarkable hometown and remarkable mom
Emily Yoon reflects on her hometown and the intricacies of mother-daughter relationships.
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Watching basketball for the first time: leather spheres and polished maple
Yiu-On Li reflects on watching basketball for the first time and understands what it means to be a true sports fan.
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4/20 Ask AJ: Bluntly Said
AJ answers all your questions about weed, marijuana, Mary Jane, the good kush, the green, etc.
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Nail polish and pillow fights: What girlhood taught me about love
Kira Logan explores the unique value of female friendship through intimate moments and insightful conversations.
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My freshman experience: Spring quarter and a year’s worth of takeaways
Amitha Bhat's three-part retrospective continues as she recounts her revitalizing spring quarter.
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Kardashian Kontradictions and the business of self-commodification
Riley Burke delves into the self-commodification of the Kardashians and the accompanying effects.
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U-Mail: In the small things
Kayura Narayanan finds that love is everywhere in Isla Vista, if you know where to look.
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Labyrinth: Grades Search
Aries
March 21 - April 19
Choked by their cap tassel during a graduation photoshoot
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
Accidentally daps the Chancellor up as they receive their diploma
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Decided to skip commencement to go day drink on Del Playa
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Ugly crying so hard they drown out "Pomp and Circumstance"
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Posing on stage like there's a model scout in the audience (there was)
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Can't make it up the steps due to the sheer amount of cords, stoles, and leis
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Couldn't decide on a grad dress so they showed up in pajamas under their gown
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Showed up to commencement high and suffering from horrendous munchies
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Somehow juggling the 15 ceremonies required for their triple major
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
Graduated with a 5 year plan, chronic anxiety, and a great internship
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Reading Kafka in the audience in hopes of an honorary English degree
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
had their graduation photos taken in the lagoon to be different
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