Mint chocolate chip has always been one of those ice cream flavors that is either loved or hated. People strangely seem to feel confident about hating such a delicacy. It is more than just a dessert, though. It is an idea about what we should think and value. It is undeniable proof that some of us have taste buds evolved a little above the average human. That group is also strong enough to survive the slander from people who simply can’t admit the truth. Mint chocolate chip i

Our interaction with the universe is intrinsically based on what we can understand about it. Since a lot of time has passed—enough for us to document a few thousand years of it—the expectation of society provided by the records of science has built up a number of assumptions about the possibilities and limits of our world and of humans. This has created a habit of shortsightedness that David Hume and William James attempted to broaden in two very different ways. From the pers

In the last article, we talked about worldbuilding. Now that you have built your world, you have to figure out what you want to tell with it. What do you want to talk about, comment on, criticize, or make your reader think about? The plot is what lets you tell the story you want to tell. It is the events of your world and the ultimate effect on it. Your plot should be divided into points, events, or actions that move it subtly. An example of a plot point is your characters ne

Ever in the mood for calm, bluesy, or slowly expressive music? If so, the next time you browse your music streaming service, I urge you to look for a jazz playlist. Yes, although jazz music is often seen as old or only played in fancy restaurants, there are many ways jazz music can be entertaining in your daily life! The very first song I’d recommend to someone is, “ Tenderly” by Chet Baker. The song starts off slow, then progressively syncopates into a flowy rhythm. Then, t

Invasive plants here in Hawai’i suck. Because Hawai’i’s unique ecosystem evolved without grazing mammals, native plants evolved to grow less quickly and less aggressively. Thus, native Hawaiian plants are already at a disadvantage to plants from other environments, which have evolved to be much more aggressive. This is not the fault of the plants themselves, yet the detrimental effect of invasive plant species on native ones is undeniable. Plants like Strawberry Guava and Mic

This is the first piece in what is hopefully a series of articles, in which over the course of the year I am going to try and teach you how to take your creative writing to the next level. This article will go over the foundation of your story, the world, and the people in it.  World building is the stone that builds the bridge. If done properly you can take your story to critical acclaim solely on your world and how it engrosses people into your vision. If done improperly yo

Fellow cat and ruler, The thoughts of the hooman servants can often be a mystery to even the meowst perceptive of cats, which is why I, Sir Flooficus, have created the meowst comprehensible of guides to the hooman mind! Continue reading and be in awe of the strange habits of the common hooman servant! First off, it is important to understand why the hoomans are so hard to understand. The answer is simple. As you’ve likely noticed, their ears are stiff, ungainly things, and th

With less than one week until many early college application deadlines, millions of high school students around the nation are in overdrive, finalizing essays, extracurricular descriptions, and perhaps even their college lists. Although all applicants are (hopefully) after the precious “Congratulations!” admission letter, they differ in the avenues they’ll pursue for such a goal. Early decision, early action , regular decision, and rolling admission plans give high schoolers

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Over break, it can be easy to lose practice with Spanish (or any other language you’re learning). What’s even worse is that when you...

As spring break is right around the corner, you may be thinking to yourself, “Wow, I want to have a fun spring break!” I'm a spring baby,...

Do you ever randomly decide, "I'm going to South Korea?" No? Well, I do, and this winter break, I jumped on my travel impulse. I spent...

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‘Tis the season of traveling, so here are a few travel tips I’ve picked up over time. If you have a tip or trick you’d like to recommend,...

Every school has them, and every state has them too. We all hate them, but they have to happen sometimes. It's finals month, the month at...

Over the course of this year, there have been some ups and downs in fashion and food trends. This list might be controversial to some,...