Photo via NCFCU I love holidays and celebrations. However, if I am at the cusp of burning out in school, a point on which I am usually bordering, my social battery is exceptionally low. This makes it extremely difficult to be positive during family gatherings. It’s a bit fascinating, really – I feel exhausted before I even step into the room! If you are someone who barely survives big family dinner parties and has to partake in calming breathing exercises before entering the

Funko This Is Fine Dog Pop! Vinyl Figure. Photo via Amazon In the real world  My world,  I’m always in the same position on my bed.  Against the waves,  Across the plains,  And my head resting against the cabinet,  Like it’s the only thing keeping me upright at 2:00 a.m.  Matter of fact, at my two- o’clock sits that Funko Pop.  “This Is Fine”,  Permanently calm  In a fire that never ends.  I don’t know if it’s supposed to be comforting  or mocking me.  I look at him,  And I c

The BEST Apple Pie Recipe. Photo via Natasha's Kitchen As the weather finally begins to cool, many of us turn to familiar comforts like warm  drinks, cozy weekends, and of course, seasonal desserts. Among these, nothing is more  emblematic of fall than a classic apple pie. For the past few years, I have been baking this recipe  for my family during the holidays, impressing them with a simple and effortless process. With  exact measurements, this pie can be easily replicated

Fried Apple Rings. Photo via Like Mother Like Daughter It's that time of year once again. The falling leaves drift by my window as I drink hot cocoa every evening, lighting candles just for the fun of it, and binge watching classic holiday movies. That’s my ideal vision of autumn. However, typically due to other priorities (school), I can’t partake in autumn to the fullest of my potential.  So I needed to figure out a way to maximize my seasonal vibes in a quick and easy wa

What better way to get in the mood for the holidays than decorating? I have always loved to decorate my room according to the seasons – orange blankets in the fall and fairy lights for winter. While scrolling on TikTok, as one does, I came across a video of old-fashioned Christmas decor, and it has taken over my FYP. So, to get in the Holiday spirit, I thought I’d share some of my favorite crafts I found to have your house looking like a cozy cottage from Little Women. Cardbo

Warning: this article will contain spoilers for the film! Proceed at your own risk. Photo via Rotten Tomatoes October has reached its untimely end. The leaves of those gentle, swaying forests which fill the rugged wounds of the earth with their soothing salve have long shed their former verdancy, filling the air with their life-giving fire: a well-paced dance of scarlet and gold. Whispers and excitement electrify the air: “All Hallow’s Eve is nigh!” And, oh, a movie comes ou

At the end of November, it is now approximately halfway through the season in the NFL. Soon, on January 8th, the playoffs will start, and there are 17 weeks in a season. In the NFL, there are two groups: the AFC (American Football Conference) and the NFC (National Football Conference), both with 16 teams, making 32 teams in total. At this time, all the teams are competing with each other to get a good ranking and earn a spot in the playoffs. To go to the playoffs, the team ne

Photo via Hadestown What’s the difference between a good storyteller and a great one? Where does the line blur from average to incredible, a legend born that cements itself in our very souls and tears down the walls we build. Walls, so strong that they separate ourselves from stories of love and hope and kindness – of humanity. We build so many walls. But “why do we build the walls?” Why do we “keep our heads low?” It's almost as if “we’ve been alone so long, we didn’t even

The following is a hypothetical letter from Miriam to her dormitory neighbor, Augustus. Augustus has been playing loud music without fail every night for the past two weeks, and Miriam is trying to convince them to abolish this wretched habit, for both her sake and theirs.  My Dear Augustus,  Although you may not recognize my name, I assure you that with one another, we are quite familiar. If you are still befuddled, however – confused, dismayed, and unnerved – fret no longer

Le 28 septembre 2025, une star du rock français, Louis Bertignac, membre du groupe Téléphone, a rendu visite au High School du Lycée Français de Los Angeles. Tous les élèves du High School, ainsi que les élèves de 5ème, se sont assis dans le gymnase pour l’écouter parler de sa vie et de sa carrière de musicien. Il faisait alors une tournée à travers le monde et s’est arrêté au Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz pour y donner un concert. Photo par Theatre Raymond Kabbaz Pour la présentati

As October comes around, the big question never changes. It's always “What are you going to be this year?,” and we always wonder, “How many people will wear the same thing?” This year’s lineup of costumes feels like a mix of throwbacks, trends, and a few wildcards that will either be amazing or dubious. I’m predicting a creative range: insects like ladybugs and bumblebees might buzz their way back, and I’m not sure if the 2000s “animal” costumes with the fur hats and boots wi

September 2025 was full of exciting surprises for Lycée students, especially with the newly established “Spirit Night” that took place on September 24th and astonished both children and parents alike. This special day brought to light our spectacular two-time league champions: the girls’ volleyball team. If one word could describe this event, “spirit” would undoubtedly be the most appropriate, with most of the Lycée community uniting to witness the JV and Varsity volleyball t

Within the past month, researchers uncovered a new “energy switch” in drosophila (or fruit fly) cells that balances mitochondrial destruction. This new discovery has numerous implications for the medical industry, potentially unlocking treatments for various diseases originating from mitochondrial dysfunctions. These diseases range from Parkinson’s, Barth Syndrome, and even cancer, exemplifying the far-reaching outcomes of the medical breakthrough. Researchers from Universit

Alas the autumn leaves welcome me, With that ominous breeze, Pumpkins and candles, Multicolored leaves. When October comes around, I feel an electrifying resurrection, The weather, accompanied with a late dawn and early dusk. Always ignites a part of me. It’s a balancing opposition, Fall’s cozy crimson bronze and butterscotch hues Intertwine with my inner indigo and iris vines, I’m revitalized. October’s title, forever overshadowed by its darker twin. Haunting its narrative a

Éalu Soundtrack Cover. Photo via Spotify. Is there cheese in the great beyond? This is a thought imperative to the life of a mouse, though we may not regularly concern ourselves with the nuances of rodential emotions. In fact, we treat them as pests, regardless of their complex nature. To explore the thought process of a mouse is rare, and to devote an entire album to it is even rarer. Yet, singer-songwriter Will Wood, known for his emotional, zany, alternative, and folksy m

Cover source:  https://thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/ If you are not already familiar with the Great British Bake Off, let me introduce you to the finest television Britain has to offer. To sum it up, 12 home-bakers of all ages and from different backgrounds compete against each other, with one elimination each week. Every week tests a different type of skill, from pastry to meringue, through 3 distinct challenges: - Firstly, the signature bake is meant to showcase the baker

Halloween is one of America's most celebrated holidays. Following the first of October, spooky decorations start popping up all around the country like wildfire. But strangely, its origins are entirely unknown to many. Most holidays, like Christmas and Thanksgiving, have well-known histories, but Halloween is the opposite. Is it a mystery, or perhaps just an amalgamation of various mythologies? The latter is more likely. Around 2,000 years ago, a collection of Indo-European

The ride from Paris to Versailles is not a long one. It is filled with tourists and Frenchmen alike, filing onto the rattling metal box through the picturesque countryside, lost in their own world as the train moves on. A child sits on the upholstered seats – scratchy and weathered beneath her supple skin. She places her head upon her mother’s lap, eyes wide open, resting as she watches the inhabitants of the train play out their scenes. Soon, or is it immediately – who can t

Dodger Stadium. Photo provided by author. I’ve only ever been to a Dodgers game once. I know that sounds crazy, seeing as I’ve been a huge fan ever since I was ten, but it’s true! September 19, 2025, was the first time that I have ever ventured into Dodger stadium and watched the legendary team do what they do best: play ball. However, there was something that made the grand structure and pounding of tens of thousands of feet even more special. Clayton Kershaw, the longtime

Bonnie and Clyde: The Making of a Legend by Karen Blumenthal book cover [photo by Amazon.com] Almost everyone recognizes the names...