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Landslides in Southern California

By Roger Kim Following landslides that killed at least 17 in Santa Barbara County, search and rescue efforts continue. After being devastated by wildfires, the area experienced flash floods, increasing the risk of mudslides, and destroying entire neighborhoods. According to the Associated …

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Joining Too Many Clubs: Is It Worth It

By Sid Samel Extracurriculars are one of the most important aspects of every student’s academic career. They are a way for students to pursue their own interests, often with fewer restrictions than normal classes with the added benefit of being surrounded by …

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Breaking the Tradition of Overworking

By: Megan Tjandrasuwita Japanese workers are notorious for working long hours. During the 1960s and 1970s, Japan enjoyed a period of economic growth and prosperity which was often attributed to its culture of hard work. However, following the economic bubble in late …

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Ivory Begone!

Submitted by: Aimi Wen Home to delicious food, the famous Great Wall, and strong cultural pride, China is now a key player in world power. However, its environmental actions—or lack thereof—has drawn worldwide criticism. Luckily, as China steps up on the world …

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Bay Area Earthquakes Rock People Awake

By Patrick Xu Last Thursday, January 4, Bay Area residents received a surprise of two earthquakes early in the morning. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale, struck near Berkeley at 2:39 AM, just south of the …

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The Salzburg Festival

By Henry Guo When someone mentions Salzburg, most people will think of the famous movie, The Sound of Music, which was shot in Salzburg. To classical music fans, they will think about genius composer Amadeus Mozart and maestro conductor Herbert Von Karajan, …

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