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Ender's Game -- 3.5/5 stars

Ender’s Game — 3.5/5 stars

by Raveena Kapatkar February 18, 2014

“Ender’s Game”, the movie based off of Orson Scott Card’s renowned novel, does not live up to expectations, as the movie feels rushed and misrepresents the novel. This film is directed by Gavin...

In a Nutshell: Chocolate Mousse

by Jessica Chang and Priscilla Pan February 17, 2014

Even though Valentine’s Day is over, we wanted to share this recipe with you. It’s luxurious, rich, decadent, and chocolate-y. What’s not to love? Impress yourself.   Recipe (Inspired by Laura...

In a Nutshell: Vanilla Macarons

In a Nutshell: Vanilla Macarons

by Jessica Chang and Priscilla Pan February 13, 2014

  Ahh macarons. (Not macaroons, mind you. Those are mounds made of shredded coconut.) Have you ever drooled over them in a bakery window? (psht… we don’t know what you’re talking about). Those...

In a Nutshell: Pesto chicken pasta

In a Nutshell: Pesto chicken pasta

by Fred Chang and Priscilla Pan February 6, 2014

As Valentine’s Day creeps ever the closer, your dinner repertoire might call for an appetizing and really simple pasta dish to impress. Of course, this dish works as a quick dinner any day as well. Do...

In a Nutshell: Eggs Benedict

In a Nutshell: Eggs Benedict

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang February 4, 2014

With Valentine’s Day approaching, we thought we’d share with you possibly one of the most impressive yet relatively quick breakfast recipes we could think of. Pair these eggs with almost anything,...

Down to Basics: Hollandaise Sauce

Down to Basics: Hollandaise Sauce

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang February 4, 2014

One of the five mother sauces of classical French cuisine, hollandaise is a must-have when it comes to solid (nearly foolproof) recipes. It’s perfect on a hearty eggs benedict or even some vegetables....

That Awkward Moment review -- 2.5/5 stars

That Awkward Moment review — 2.5/5 stars

by Samar Malik February 3, 2014

Released on Saturday, the guy-centric romantic comedy “That Awkward Moment” starring Zac Efron, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan is a film that in and of itself feels like one long, awkward moment. The...

Pooja Chirala (12) uses her locker throughout the day to lighten the weight of her backpack by exchanging books and binders.

The Benefits of having Good Posture

by Samar Malik and Shannon Su February 3, 2014

The next time someone says “sit up straight,” it may be worthwhile to heed the lecture. Beyond the evident change in physical appearance when proper posture is maintained, there are numerous health...

One idea for a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift for a girl is cosmetics and sunglasses.

Valentine’s Day gift guide for him and her

by Sabrina Sidhu January 31, 2014

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it may be difficult to find the perfect gift for a significant other. So before frantically rushing to Powell’s Sweet Shoppe in Santana Row and picking up...

Shown above is the star of "The Carrie Diaries," Annasophia Robb. She and Austin Butler star alongside one another in this show.

“The Carrie Diaries”: Remake of 80’s show Sex and the City- 4/5

by Tara Parimi January 29, 2014

“The Carrie Diaries”, starring AnnaSophia Robb as Carrie Bradshaw, is a remake of the hit show “Sex and the City” on the CW network, and follows the numerous escapades of Carrie Bradshaw, a teenage...

Two students check out their smartphone apps together. Snapchat is the top must-have app.

10 must-have smartphone apps

by Natasha Mayor January 28, 2014

With the ever-expanding range of applications available to smartphone users, picking the right ones to download can be difficult. In hopes of helping you decide how to make the best use of your money and...

CBS’s “Intelligence” ratings plummet after pilot- 3/5 stars

CBS’s “Intelligence” ratings plummet after pilot- 3/5 stars

by Megy Appalaraju January 27, 2014

CBS’s new sci-fi drama, “Intelligence” confuses audiences with an ambiguous premise and average acting, but makes up for its flaws with its fast-paced storylines and well-known star cast, making...

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