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Sophomores Stellan Lindh and Vera Sorotokin taste strawberries after eating miracle berries. The fruits turn acidity in foods into sweetness by binding to sweet receptors in the mouth.
Club Corner: Cooking Club turns sour into sweet with miracle berries
by Jonathan Szeto and Charlie Wang

Cooking Club members sampled miracle berries on Friday in English teacher Christopher Hurshman’s room.  The small, red fruits native to West Africa cause acidity to taste sweet for five to 10 minutes....

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A little-known but widely-consumed carcinogen is alcohol. The substance is
used by approximately 60% of Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Unmasking alcohol’s hidden risks
by Charlize Wang and Lily Shi

The cancer risks of smoking are widely publicized—all cigarette packs contain warning labels detailing specific associated illnesses, and anti-smoking ads have become more common with the rise of e-cigarettes....

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Relive Winter Ball with Aquila
Relive Winter Ball with Aquila
by Lily Peng, Chelsea Xie, and Charlie Wang

Winter Ball, themed “Yule Ball,” welcomed students to a night of Harry Potter-inspired dance and celebration on Jan. 25. Watch the video...

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