Author: theshield2021
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How to Have the Perfect Morning Routine
1–2 minutesBy Sinchana Holla Having a peaceful morning routine establishes a foundation for a splendid day. Here is the ultimate guide to having a spectacular day: Step 1: Wake up at 5 am. Step 2: Do your morning stretches. Step 3: Pull out your gratitude journal and write 13 things that you are grateful for. Step…
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Bay Area Sports and the Indian-American Experience
2–3 minutesBy Anjali Nayak Sitting criss cross on the couch, my brother and I stared enraptured at the TV screen, hanging onto every pitch of the World Series. Thankfully our home team—the San Francisco Giants—finished their dominant season with a Game 5 win. From 2010-2016, Bay Area sports were at their best: Stephen Curry led the…
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Mad-Lib
1–2 minutesBy Owen Andersen & Marina Halbert Over ________ vacation, my family traveled to ______. While we were traveling across the country, we saw a bunch of ________ things. In ________, we saw _____ jumping in a ________, apparently a common sight at __________. In a _______________, ________ ___________ to _________, I looked out the window…
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What’s Your Holiday Name?
1–2 minutesBy Adam Sarsfield First Initial of your name a. Saint b. Snow c. Peppermint d. Rudolph e. Candy f. Jack g. Festive h. Partridge i. Frosty j. Pine k. Bell l. Drummer m. Ginger n. Marsh o. Mc p. Sugar q. Slim r. Pixie s. Stolking t. Glitter u. Carrot v. Angle w. Cookie x.…
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Halloween Is Not Scary Today
3–4 minutesBy Nupur Kudapkar As a longtime horror fan who gets scared easily, I had high expectations for the classic horror movie, Halloween. Although it has certain elements that prove genius for the time, I see why people think it is so scary. The film proved terrifying for a plethora of reasons such as the classic…
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Second Season of Silly Sailors
1–2 minutesBy Emi Gruender Who doesn’t enjoy a good pirate show? Our Flag Means Death, directed by David Jenkins, breaks viewer demand records at HBO Max as an exceptional comedy and drama starring Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet, a wealthy landowner in search of adventure. Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Con O’Neil, and many more talented actors…
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What to Watch with a Parent Who Has an Unhealthy Addiction to War Documentaries
4–5 minutesBy Marina Halbert We’ve all been there before. You walk out to the TV room, hoping to put on some Gilmore Girls or The Office. Unfortunately, your parent has once again commandeered the television with their Civil War documentary that has seven 1.5 hour episodes, all chronicling Valley Forge. What a yawn, right? Luckily, I…