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Every tub of cookie dough contains 100% natural ingredients with no preservatives for the best taste.

The Cookie Dough Cafe

by Jenna Sadhu, Reporter February 28, 2015

We all have a horrible habit of sneaking a bit of cookie dough when we know it’s unhealthy for us. Even though companies have warnings on their products saying, “do not consume raw cookie dough”...

The best dressed at the 2015 Academy Awards

The best dressed at the 2015 Academy Awards

by Sanjana Avula, Reporter February 24, 2015

Many different styles of fashion were showcased by celebrities at the 87th Oscars, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Some highlights of the evening included ensembles from Emma Stone,...

Stationery to inspire studying

Stationery to inspire studying

by Kavya Ramakrishnan, Winged Post Copy Editor February 5, 2015

It may be the last day before break, but it’s never too early to think about studying. If you’re in need of some studying inspiration for these last few days of school before break, get encouraged...

5 ways to avoid distractions while studying

5 ways to avoid distractions while studying

by Maya Kumar, Reporter February 5, 2015

As the school year progresses, the urge to scroll through Facebook or play games on your phone can waste your time and replace your motivation to study. Here are a few apps to help combat distractions. StayFocusd StayFocusd...

Healthy Valentine's Day candies

Healthy Valentine’s Day candies

by Lauren Russell, Reporter January 31, 2015

Every year as Valentine’s day nears, candy companies begin advertising sweet chocolates and candies to give as gifts. Instead of eating a bunch of sugary snacks, here’s a list of 8 festive alternatives...

4 breakfasts in 5 minutes or less

4 breakfasts in 5 minutes or less

by Melina Nakos, Reporter January 29, 2015

Sometimes, mornings seem to become too hectic for breakfast, but the benefits that breakfast offers you are too important to pass up. A healthy breakfast in the morning can help maintain a healthy weight,...

New Year, New Me: students share their fitness and health resolutions for the coming year

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Copy Editor January 29, 2015

Arriving back at home from school, you are presented with two options. You can either hunker down in front of the T.V., watching a re-run of Grey’s Anatomy and gorging on a box of fudge brownies, or...

Fashion in Silicon Valley: Between two worlds

Fashion in Silicon Valley: Between two worlds

January 28, 2015

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY | Create infographics Paris, Milan, New York and… Silicon Valley? Silicon Valley has never been on anyone’s list of best dressed cities — how could it when tech company...

What (not) to get your significant other for Valentine's Day

What (not) to get your significant other for Valentine’s Day

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor January 28, 2015

Valentine’s Day is one of the few days of the year that you are socially mandated to buy your significant other a gift, preferably an expensive and/or romantic one. But thinking of a thoughtful present...

Tips for post-holiday blues

Tips for post-holiday blues

by Sahana Srinivasan, Reporter January 28, 2015

Even the best of us can fall into a slump right after the holiday season, a period where even the thought of homework is too unappealing to bear and the thought of actually doing it sends you spiraling....

Movies About Silicon Valley

by Ayushi Gautam, Aquila Social Media Editor January 26, 2015

The Silicon Valley has been the subject of many movies in Hollywood. Here is a list of the five most popular movies about the Silicon Valley. 1."The Social Network" Nominated for awards at the...

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