Perspective: How Poetry Saved Me
Eman Magzoub, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
I suppressed my creativity for most of my life because I forced myself to believe I wasn’t creative. When I went through a traumatic experience that ignited years of depression, I was distraught, and did not know how to express my emotions. A good friend of mine advised me to write down my feeling...
Perspective: What Vinyl Taught Me About Album Listening
Alix Schoback, Contributor
March 19, 2018
Renewed interest in vinyl records seems to be the most recent iteration of “old school” technology reentering the mainstream. Urban Outfitters carry suitcase-style Crosley record players in pastel colors; slews of records new and old — from Tyler The Creator’s “Flower Boy” to Dr. Dre’s “The Chr...
In Wake of Israeli – Palestinian conflict, Foothill students side with Peace
Devaki Dikshit, Staff Writer
February 9, 2018
On December 6th, 2017, Trump shocked nations worldwide in a statement formally declaring Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. “This is nothing, more or less, than a recognition of reality,” he went on, justifying the abrupt decision. “It is the right thing to do. It’s something that has to be done...
Diwali and New Beginnings
Devaki Dikshit, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
The Diwali celebrations are officially over. The candles have gone out, the fireworks have gone off, and the dances and music have finally quieted, making way for the release of our bated breath and our new year. No celebration unites the South Asian community quite like Diwali: a festival of lights c...
“I don’t care, I’m not American.”
Stephen So, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
It's been two weeks since the largest mass shooting in modern US history. Why did the conversation stop?
Owlcast Episode 9: Grant Baum
Sean MacPherson, Owlcast Producer
May 17, 2017
Join us as we sit down with Grant Baum -- a first-year Foothill student and Palo Alto native. After high school, Grant embarked on a 4-month gap year in South America. In this episode, Grant shares his experiences and lessons learned from his time abroad. From sleeping under dried llama intestines...
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