They are simultaneously found on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, within a certain culinary guidebook, and millions of miles away from Earth. These captivating objects have ensnared humanity's focus for thousands...

Created and based in Taiwan, Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea is a popular choice for boba enjoyers across multiple continents. Yifang has taken the world by storm with its wellness-centered fruit teas, or so it...

With many established locations throughout the Bay Area, Teaspoon has cemented itself as a boba mogul. One would think that more locations equal desire for the drinks sold at the establishment, as well...

Another day, another boba shop opens. TP Tea, in San Mateo, Calif. is still in a soft opening stage but is already making waves on the boba scene. With a convenient 4th avenue location, TP Tea has been...

In downtown San Mateo alone, one can find over 15 different boba shops within walking distance. However, the quality of tea, ambiance, and options can differ drastically from place to place. To a new boba...

When the American troops first arrived, Farouq Samim was optimistic about the future of Afghanistan. An overwhelming sense of hope was present at the American’s first arrival. Since 1996, the Taliban...

Enticing flavors don’t always equal quality. The recent release of seasonal drinks from the popular boba chain Boba Guys, displayed this reality. Boba Guys typically releases seasonal drinks twice a...

 Weed. Pot. Marijuana. These names refer to the simultaneously legal and illegal Schedule I controlled substance known as cannabis. The status of cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance...

Sticky, grimy floors. Fluorescent lighting. Overpriced, unhealthy food. Chain stores and restaurants.  This phenomenon known as the mall has been a staple in towns across the world since the 1950s....

Jesse Vasquez spent eight months working his way up from a staff writer to editor-in-chief. He oversaw around 12 journalists who published articles online and in a physical publication. The publication...

Race to your seats because this week's episode of TypeLife is here! On this episode of TypeLife, host Maya Campbell is joined by junior and fellow personality type connoisseur Zara Ainge. This week,...

Her body was covered in stab wounds.  Fourteen, to be exact. As she lay there, at the end of a dirt road, her final breath went unheard and unseen.  Her name was Katina Locklear, and you’ve likely...

Learning about personality types has never been easier with the podcast TypeLife! Come and listen with your one and only host, Maya Campbell, and learn about yourself and your thinking processes. This...

What Happened: The situation concerning COVID-19 in India is one of the worst in the world. Case numbers are skyrocketing, and it doesn't seem like it is getting better anytime soon.  What are the...

What Happened?  The House, led by Democrats, narrowly passed a $1.9 trillion relief bill that did not raise the minimum wage. A margin of 219-212 passed it, with two Democrats joining Republicans in...

Power and success always go hand in hand. To achieve success, we often hear about working hard and being kind. However, the most influential people do not get there by ordinary means.  Jeff Bezos,...

What Happened? Members of a subreddit called R/wallstreetbets have purchased heavily shorted stocks such as GameStop (GME) in a coordinated "short-squeeze" and have lost hedge fund managers millions,...

Authorities identify woman killed by police in U.S. Capitol rioting Ashli Babbit, a war veteran and supporter of QAnon, was shot and killed at the capitol last Wednesday. Why was she killed?  Babbit...

Income disparity is leaving Californians in the dust. As housing prices rise, the economically disadvantaged are falling into homelessness and poverty. The Bay Area is one of the most economically diverse...

The Redwood City Parks and Recreation Department has begun tackling the issue of people not following guidelines and people holding unsanctioned soccer games at the parks. While these two instances...

The farmers' market reopens for the community to enjoy local produce, flowers, and more.