Phiten: Myth or Reality?
February 2, 2011 • Maryam Khademi
Filed under General, Sports
These sports bands may be the newest form of alchemy Phiten titanium bands and necklaces allegedly enhance athletic ability and promote healing. The company claims that the products, which start at $18, absorb sweat and relieve fatigue with no side effects. Phiten has attracted professional athletes internationally. “I... Read more »
Hipster University of Counter-Culture
February 2, 2011 • Divya Gowthaman
Filed under Humor, Top Stories
If personal statement prompts were Hipsters… 1. Explain the significance that your favorite Arcade Fire album had on your life. 2. If you could play any Michael Cera role what would it be and why? 3. Who has influenced you the most— George, John, Ringo, or Paul? 4. If you could go to any music festival... Read more »
Recipe: White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
February 6, 2011 • Albert Chin
Filed under Student Life
6 easy steps to making a delicious winter desert Materials: 19 oz. cream cheese, 8 oz. mascarpone cheese, three eggs, ½ tspn. peppermint extract, ¾ cup hard peppermint candies, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ tspn. salt, 2 cups graham crackers, ½ cup butter, and 8 oz. white baking chocolate. 1. Crust: Crush graham... Read more »
WikiLeaks Causes More Problems Than It Solves
February 6, 2011 • Albert Chin
Filed under Opinions
WikiLeaks release of government information causes damage to the nation Recently, a website called WikiLeaks has been releasing videos, information, and documents that are classified as confidential and top secret to the government. Besides blatantly ignoring... Read more »
Fat: Do Not Comment
February 6, 2011 • Shajee Syed-Quadri
Filed under Opinions
Some issues are just worth staying away from Fatness is just one of the touchy subjects that we Americans always seem to stay away from. It seems as though there is some unwritten code of law that states there are just some things that will make you looked down upon if your comment about... Read more »
Jitter Bug Legs and Toe Tapping Tendencies
February 6, 2011 • Eugene Wong
Filed under Features
A Nervous Habit that’s almost impossible to shake off Have you’ve ever noticed that many of your fellow classmates seem to be bobbing up and down with their rapid leg shaking? Their absent-minded shaking is actually a fairly common nervous habit that’s distracting to see, yet irresistible... Read more »
New Olympic Game: Hipster Hunting
February 6, 2011 • Alexandra Perlegos
Filed under Humor
The more violent the kill, the more points With the increase in the population of hipsters, the government is trying to find new ways to keep the streets safe. One idea that they thought of was making hipster hunting an official Olympic sport. Prestigious and useful. If you want to go for the gold you... Read more »
Got the Giggles?
February 6, 2011 • Shilpa Sharma
Filed under Features
Nervous laughter is no laughing matter What may start off as a soft chuckle or two can aggregate into a series of intense, uncontrollable laughing fits. I’m talking about nervous laughter, also known as inappropriate laughter syndrome, that has been affecting people all... Read more »
United We Grind
February 6, 2011 • Irving Hsu
Filed under Features
Teeth Grinding and other Oral Habits Have you ever wondered why your best friend in class can’t seem to stop biting her lower lip, or why you constantly grind your teeth together when you are worried? These behaviors are examples of oral habits. Oral habits are classified as motor... Read more »
Snap, Crack, Pop
February 6, 2011 • Maryam Khademi
Filed under Features
The breakdown on knuckle-cracking You would be shocked to know that some people crack their knuckles up to two hundred times daily. Why? According to Dr. Steven Beldner, people relieve stress by cracking joints, releasing gas trapped inside them and causing a popping sound. ... Read more »
