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Tips and Tricks for New Thrifters

By Lillian Paterson | Aug. 12, 2022, 11:53 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

A beginners guide to thrifting


Ramadan reflections: Blazers’ thoughts on the holiest month of the Islamic Calendar

By Maya Britto | March 31, 2022, 11:07 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

The holy month of Ramadan begins tomorrow evening.


How to navigate internship season successfully

By Maya Britto | Jan. 24, 2022, 7:36 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

A student guide to applying for internships as a high schooler


Celebrating Thanksgiving the “right” way? I’ll pass.

By Maya Britto | Dec. 6, 2021, 9:38 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

America’s failure to evaluate century-old holiday traditions in the context of the present has damaging effects for all of us


Halloween this year will be tricky, but there will be plenty of treats to find

By Rina Haimson | Oct. 30, 2020, 6:45 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Despite the pandemic cancelling most in-person gatherings, there are still many ways to celebrate


The evolution of face mask culture

By Katalina Li | Sept. 1, 2020, 9:41 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Masks have become an integral part of life in the U.S. - will it stay that way after COVID-19 is gone?


SCO Yummy: Lunar New Year specials

By Yuri Kim | Feb. 11, 2020, 5:31 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Step aside Ratatouille, dishes from the Lunar Year of the Rat are coming through


How to finally create a "new you" in the new year

By Shifra Dayak | Jan. 21, 2020, 8:07 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

SCO's guide to building good habits in 2020


The deeper reason for this holiday season

By Yuri Kim | Dec. 27, 2019, 3:47 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

A list of volunteer opportunities to brighten up the winter holidays


2020 vision for the Class of 2023

By Rajit Mukhopadhyay | Oct. 15, 2019, 2:05 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

The seniors' suggestions and guidelines for navigating high school


Summer 2019 beach safety guide

By Boaz Yoo | Sept. 3, 2019, 5:42 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Silver Chips Online is here to guide you through your summer beach experience.


Audition season means promotion or pension for student musicians

By Vivian Li | Aug. 18, 2019, 7:38 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Something's keeping student musicians at home, and it's not the sweltering summer heat


A trendy solution to staying organized

By Yuri Kim | July 27, 2019, 4:23 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

How students can create a personalized and more productive planner by bullet journaling


Recognizing important black females in STEM

By Reethi Padmanabhan | March 21, 2019, 2:22 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Remarkable women in history and their accomplishments


Influential African-Americans: Present Day

By Mahnaz Habib | March 6, 2019, 5:40 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Mae C. Jemison, the astronaut


A rundown on February's music releases

By Emmy Song | March 6, 2019, 5:31 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Artists from all genres released new music this month


Influential African-Americans: the 70s and 80s

By Nene Narh-Mensah | Feb. 26, 2019, 2:11 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

August Wilson, American playwright


Influential African Americans: the 50s

By Mahnaz Habib | Feb. 21, 2019, 2:22 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks, the poet


Influential African-Americans: the 20s and 30s

By Nene Narh-Mensah | Feb. 18, 2019, 2:45 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Bessie Smith, the Empress of Blues


Acing your college interview

By Nene Narh-Mensah, Sneha Ojha | Dec. 5, 2018, 8 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Silver Chips Online's guide on how to ace your college interview


A guide to November's new music releases

By Emmy Song | Nov. 25, 2018, 9:37 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

From Ariana Grande to Takeoff, November is a month with music to remember


I am the only girl on the wrestling team

By Sophia Lucarelli | Oct. 19, 2018, 8:05 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

The trials and triumphs of a girl on an all-boys team


Celebrate good times, come on!

By Nene Narh-Mensah | Feb. 22, 2018, 1:45 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

How to celebrate Black History Month


Lessons learned from a giant

By Nobline Yoo | Jan. 26, 2018, 12:58 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

How a trip to Facebook taught me about schooling and its connection with the real world


Volunteer to beat the cold

By Neva Taylor | Feb. 1, 2017, 1:08 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Even though the holidays are over, it's important to carry on with those feelings of family, of love and of giving back. It's time to help someone else, whether it be through monetary donations or hard work, by planting a new tree or handing someone a bowl of hot food.

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