Category Archives: Anna Hanuska

By Anna Hanuska Walking around Purdue’s campus, you’ll see almost everyone wearing Purdue merch–whether that’s a sweatshirt, backpack, or even mask. Purdue students have a lot of pride in their school, creating a strong sense of community. That’s partly because the university is well established (152 years old!), but also because of the competitive athletics.Continue reading “College Focus: Purdue University”

By Anna Hanuska Are you a gluten-free person with a craving for fried chicken? Or even a regular person with a craving for fried chicken? Look no further than Starbird Chicken. With locations all over the Bay Area (including one in Campbell’s Pruneyard), Starbird offers all-natural, sustainably sourced fried chicken. The best part? The breadingContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Starbird Chicken”

By Anna Hanuska Every 3 minutes, someone is rushed to the emergency room for a food allergic reaction. The fear of a painful or even fatal reaction from any food interaction is the unfortunate reality for the 85 million Americans with food allergies or intolerances. An often under-recognized disability, life-threatening food allergies affect 32 millionContinue reading “Breakthrough in Food Allergy Advocacy: the FASTER Act”

By Anna Hanuska For almost three decades, the University of Southern California employed George Tyndall. As the university’s only full-time gynecologist, he saw tens of thousands of young women until his suspension in 2016, despite complaints beginning in the 1990s. In 2018, USC agreed to an over $200 million settlement for a federal class-action lawsuitContinue reading “USC Pays Over $1 Billion to Settle Lawsuits Against Gynecologist”

By Anna Hanuska Less than a century after causing the most famous genocide in recent history, antisemitism is on the rise around the world, notably in Europe. In France, 64% of Jews report suffering antisemitic verbal abuse, according to a 2019 study. The statistic for religious Jews is even higher. Clearly, the more visibly JewishContinue reading “Rising Antisemitism in Europe”

By Anna Hanuska In a free world of liberty and justice, one would expect the entertainment industry to reflect the best interests of the moneymaking capitalists: the United States of America. However, that is not the case. Instead, according to a study by PEN America, a free speech organization, Hollywood caters to China, an authoritarian,Continue reading “China’s Hold on Hollywood”

By Anna Hanuska Last fall, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required high school students to complete a one-semester ethnic studies course in order to graduate, disappointing many activists. His decision came mere weeks after signing a law requiring graduates of the California State University (CSU) system to complete an ethnic studiesContinue reading “Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement: A Good Idea?”

By Anna Hanuska A popular variation of the Oriental lily, Stargazer lilies have petals with deep magenta in the middle, fading to pale pink around the edges. They were one of the first varieties of lilies to face upward toward the sky, hence the name “Stargazer.” Before Stargazer lilies, most commercial lilies would bloom pointingContinue reading “Sensational Stargazer Lilies!”

By Anna Hanuska A selective school with advanced research, UT Austin is the flagship institution of the University of Texas system. It has a mere 40% acceptance rate, though it’s rumored to be even lower for out of state applicants. However, the programs offered make the school stand out. UT Austin is tied for theContinue reading “College Focus: UT Austin”

By Anna Hanuska When the Covid-19 pandemic began, contact sports were quickly banned, but should they stay that way? With the limits left to each individual state or county, some teams have found ways around the restrictions. When Santa Clara County banned  soccer games, many teams traveled out to Modesto to play games and scrimmages,Continue reading “Covid Sports Laws”