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Jennifer Lawrence wears a Dior dress at the 2015 Met Gala. he dress was black from the waist down but had a flowered top, with a cutout between the two sections.

Best looks at the 2015 Met Gala

by Megan Cardosi, Reporter May 6, 2015

Many celebrities hit the red carpet on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Gala. From Dior to Calvin Klein, almost every designer had a dress to show. A recurring theme for dresses was...

Album Review: "EXODUS" by EXO

Album Review: “EXODUS” by EXO

by Gloria Guo, Reporter May 1, 2015

K-pop boy band EXO released its second album titled “EXODUS” on March 30. After its release, “EXODUS” claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s World Albums chart. EXO has set a record for the...

Melina Nakos has already directed one film and is on course to take her achievements to the next level. Filmmaking allows her to make an impact on society.

Did you know: Melina Nakos’s filmmaking journey

by Sharanya Balaji, Aquila Asst. Multimedia Editor April 11, 2015

Under Melina Nakos’s seemingly soft and feminine look lies a hardworking, extremely passionate filmmaker that strives for nothing less than perfection. The summer after her freshman year, Melina had...

Cellist Nana Ouyang performs in the Bay Area for the first time

by Justin Su, Reporter March 25, 2015

Eight thousand miles from home. Fourteen years old. Two family members. One cello. Carrying her large, red instrument case on her back, Nana Ouyang, a teenage cellist prodigy, walks through the halls of...

To Pimp a Butterfly Review – 5/5 stars

by Varun Baldwa March 23, 2015

Renowned hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar released his new album "To Pimp a Butterfly" through Interscope Records on March 16. The album was released a week early due to an error by the distributor. The...

Gluten-free zone

Gluten-free zone

by Maya Kumar, Reporter March 17, 2015

The new Gluten-Free Zone, located in Manzanita, was recently introduced into the mix of lunch options for students. The lunch menu already included many gluten-free items, such as salad, granola and...

3 spring smoothies and shakes

3 spring smoothies and shakes

by Catherine Huang, Reporter March 17, 2015

Now that healthy smoothies and blended drinks and juices are becoming popular, it’s becoming common for people to buy their own blenders and make their own smoothies. That way, it’s easier to know...

In a Nutshell: Earl Grey Macarons

by Priscilla Pan and Jessica Chang March 16, 2015

Ingredients 3 egg whites ¼ cup white sugar 1¾ cups powdered sugar 1 cup almond flour ¼ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional but recommended; helps stabilize egg whites...

If you wish to celebrate Pi day with a Pi-themed pie, look no further. The following recipe attempts to reduce the amount of butter and sugar found in traditional pies.

A healthier Pi pie

by Julia Huang, Reporter March 9, 2015

Pie is a delicious staple dessert that is suitable for numerous occasions. If in need of a healthy yet fulfilling pie perfect for Pi day, look no further. Ingredients: 1 cup of light brown sugar ¼...

The Hunt is an app that enables users to peruse fashion from their iPhones. The primary purpose of The Hunt is to locate clothing seen in pictures online.

Fashion Apps for iPhones

by Melina Nakos, Reporter March 6, 2015

1. Polyvore Although Polyvore did not start as an app for smartphones, its convenience for shopping and putting together potential outfits has spread to more platforms than just a computer. This fashion...

Upcoming concerts

Upcoming concerts

by Sahana Srinivasan, Reporter March 4, 2015

Throughout the next two months, several artists will stop by the Bay Area and perform as part of their respective tours. Walk The Moon will play at the Masonic Theater in San Francisco on March 13,...

Where can you buy THE DRESS?

Where can you buy THE DRESS?

by Maya Jeyendran and Ayushi Gautam February 28, 2015

The internet is exploding over this very important question: is #TheDress white and gold or blue and black? Caitlin McNeill originally posted a picture of this color-confusing dress on her tumblr account....

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