By the time someone completes a few years of college, there’s a good chance that they feel ready to add a furry (or scaley) friend into their home and life. It is my belief that the only pet suitable for a (responsible) college student is a cat. Here’s why: Convenience The more convenient you want …
As a true cholandes, “cholo” being a colloquial word for Peruvian creoles and holandes meaning Dutchie in Spanish, I’m mad about the Peruvian kitchen. Peruvians live and die for food; where your typical American likes to discuss how their favorite baseball/football/basketball team is performing, a true Peruvian would start any conversations with friends, family or …
You’re probably thinking something along the lines of, “doesn’t that defeat the purpose of being a student?” To a degree, it does, but that’s why you have four years of undergrad. Personally, I used my first 2-3 years of higher education to have fun every weekend, stay up late and sleep instead of attending a …
As of the day I am writing this piece (11/27/17 AKA Cyber Monday), Christmas season is officially in full-swing. I know that not everyone celebrates Christmas, but there are a few other holidays in this general time period that also involve gift-giving. Therefore, no matter who you are, holiday shopping is likely on your mind …
An interesting term is becoming increasingly popular among young people in Asian countries, especially China, which is called Buddha life. Don’t be scared! The word doesn’t mean that more and more young people are willing to become a monk or nun. In fact, it is a new lifestyle among the generation after 90’s. Literally, Buddha life …
If there’s one place that has become my safe haven throughout all the craziness of my first full semester of grad school, it’s most definitely Picasso’s Pastries and Café. This well-kept secret on the corner of Westcott & Dell is a cozy little pastry shop that feels like a whole different world when your goal …
It’s that time again, the onset of winter combined with the dread of final exams, making this the perfect time to scope out the best cafés to get a cup of coffee in Syracuse. This time, I focus on independently-owned coffee shops. 1.Café Kubal Café Kubal is well-known in the Syracuse area, with shops in both the downtown and …
Undeniably, it is exciting to receive a package in the mail. Even when you paid for it, know it’s coming, and have a scheduled arrival time, it is still more fun to get something in the mail than actually going to the store. This natural human truth might not be psychologically understood yet (or maybe …
I love an iced macchiato here and there just as much as the next girl. However, I am an avid tea drinker and normally have about 2-3 cups per day. I always start and end my day with a cup of tea. There are many great health benefits of drinking tea, mental and physical. Depending …