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Hong’s Gourmet Chinese Restaurant- 4/5 stars

Hong’s Gourmet Chinese Restaurant- 4/5 stars

by Kshithija Mulam April 3, 2014

Located next to the famed La Fondue, Hong’s Gourmet appears miniscule from its location partially hidden from the road . The restaurant makes up for its cramped appearance with friendly service and excellent...

Blueberries are a common superfood that many enjoy. A common way to consume this food is simply by itself, or in a healthy smoothie or fruit salad.

Popular superfoods on the rise

by Alexis Gauba April 2, 2014

Recently superfoods have been becoming popular amongst consumers. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, superfoods are foods considered especially nutritious or otherwise beneficial to health and...

Koi Mil Gaya is a tale of odd friendships and unexpected love in Bollywood style. (Filmkraft Productions)

The Perfect Remedy for Rainy Day Blues

by Ayushi Gautam, Aquila Opinion Editor April 2, 2014

As rain drops pitter and patter, people may begin to feel lazy, gloomy. Bollywood movies make rainy day blues disappear with over-the-top dance numbers and a plethora of romance. Here is a list of the...

Foster the People impresses with second studio album Supermodel

Foster the People impresses with second studio album Supermodel

by Sapna Suresh March 31, 2014

In Supermodel, the follow up to its debut album Torches, Foster the People provides a compilation of eclectic songs with heavy indie pop and psychedelic influences. The major single off the album, Coming...

Looking into the new SAT

Looking into the new SAT

by Nikhil Dilip March 28, 2014

The College  Board announced last Wednesday sweeping changes to the SAT effective in 2016, saying that the new test will focus more on assessing skills necessary for students in academic and professional...

Brooklyn Nine-Nine -- 4/5 stars

Brooklyn Nine-Nine — 4/5 stars

by Raveena Kapatkar March 25, 2014

“Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” a new comedy series that began in September of 2013 on Fox Network, follows the lives of six detectives in the 99th Precinct of the New York City Police Department in Brooklyn. In...

D.I.Y. Greeting Cards

D.I.Y. Greeting Cards

by Riya Godbole, Aquila Lifestyle Editor March 25, 2014

The next time you give someone a present, ditch the Hallmark card and try out one of these simple handmade cards instead. From the classic Simple Square to the adorable Itty Bitty Box, these crafty ideas...

Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu play the parts of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. "Elementary" has just been renewed for a third season.

“Elementary”: A unique take on the age-old tale of Sherlock Holmes

by Tara Parimi March 21, 2014

“Elementary”, starring Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes, is a contemporary twist on the age-old tale of “Sherlock Holmes” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes, a recovering drug addict,...

Dr. Scott Filler, Professor of Infectious Disease at Harbor UCLA

H1N1 Precautionary

by Meilan Steimle, Reporter March 19, 2014

The last major outbreak of H1N1, more commonly known as swine flu, was in 2009, but the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) confirm that H1N1 has returned. According to the CDC, flu outbreaks...

Coldplay reveals 4 songs from upcoming album at SXSW

Coldplay reveals 4 songs from upcoming album at SXSW

by Natasha Mayor March 18, 2014

Coldplay prefaced the release of Ghost Stories by performing four songs from its upcoming album at the 21st Annual South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSW). SXSW, which occurs in Austin, Texas,...

Phantogram “voices” its return

by Allison Sun, Aquila Features Editor & Webmaster March 15, 2014

With meshed layers of resonating synths and sensual vocals, the music of New-York based electronic band Phantogram crafts a multidimensional ambience that truly reflects its name, defined as two-dimensional...

Emerging female musicians to look out for this year

Emerging female musicians to look out for this year

by Juhi Gupta, Multimedia Editor March 14, 2014

In honor of March’s title as “Music in our Schools” month and “National Women’s History Month,” here are five not-to-be-missed tracks from new and upcoming female artists. Follow the Spotify...

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