Literate: [lit-er-it] able to read and write. Educated: [ej-oo-key-ted] having undergone education. Intelligent: [in-tel-i-juhnt] having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend. People often think that all these are the same thing a... More »
Our generation is marked by flourishment and developments of the hybridization of food and cooking. Not only has the quality become extremely important in our daily lives, but so have novelty and presentation. Elaborate meals can be found at every mall, restau... More »
If you rely on caffeine to wake you up and keep you going, you aren’t alone! Caffeine is used daily by millions of people to increase wakefulness, improve concentration, and alleviate fatigue. Caffeine is a stimulant found in various drinks, foods and other pr... More »
Every year on April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day is internationally recognized. The purpose of this celebratory day is to encourage the Member States of the United Nations to take more measures to raise awareness about people with autism. This year it was t... More »
“Although there is a barrier in language we still able to interact and have fun,” says sophomore Gabriel Kim on this year’s 2nd GIN Trip to the Girls’ Local School in Shaoguan, China. Shaoguan is a small city located up north in the Guangdong Province, borderi... More »
Protesters have stormed into H&M stores all across South Africa. They have been pushing over mannequins, tearing down clothes racks, and breaking changing rooms. This happened after one of the retail-giant’s ad was branded as racist. H&M became embroiled in a ... More »
While some meat-consumers stereotype the incentives of vegetarians, the truth is the decision to adapt to a meat-free aliment is a complex and personal dietetic preference. Around the world, people of all ages and from all cultural backgrounds can be vegetaria... More »
*Note to readers: This article was not meant to offend Taylor Swift fans, but to just explain the controversy behind her new music, and her history in relation to the lyrics. Nothing said is meant to reflect badly on her as an artist, or her music.* Just like ... More »
Amanda Cavalcante, Antonette Liao, and Maggie Ma collaborated to write this article. Whether it is moving to a new country, switching schools, or learning a new language, you are bound to face some challenges. Adjusting to a new environment isn’t alway easy. O... More »