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Italian Ways Surpass the America Dream

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Art by Peau PorotesanoA year ago, I was studying abroad in Florence, Italy, which is most certainly the origin of liberal arts and arguably the origin of Western culture. From the David to the Duomo, Florence is built on history and so are her people. Traditions are a huge part of their livelihoods. That’s why Florentines still have a siesta in the middle of the day to … [Read more...] about Italian Ways Surpass the America Dream

Shout from the Rooftops

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Art by Christopher ChenI think there is a supreme misconception about being an extroverted individual. Yes, we may sometimes be too loud and crude when we talk too much, but we all didn’t start out that way. At least I know I didn’t. The extroverted gene crept up on me during my adolescence while I was too shy to ask a waiter for ketchup or introduce myself to … [Read more...] about Shout from the Rooftops

It’s Time to Get Over In-N-Out

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Art by Peau PorotesanoOpen Instagram? In-N-Out. Check Snapchat Stories? In-N-Out. In-N-Out is everywhere you look. Everyone loves it, and some are literally obsessed. However, as a native valley girl I often wonder why everyone thinks In-N-Out is so good. There are equally good, if not better, burger joints all over California. In-N-Out’s food does have a place in my … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Get Over In-N-Out

A Blessing in Disguise

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Art by Christopher ChenI have a confession to make: When I was a freshman, I hated NSO. Instead of feeling amped-up when over-caffeinated students surrounded my car on day one, screaming with the explosive inner joy that comes from drinking one too many Red Bulls and being a Wave, I felt suffocated. Instead of enjoying a packed Zuma beach on a sun-soaked Saturday, I found … [Read more...] about A Blessing in Disguise