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Whether through panic-buying or an
uptick in lipstick sales, the American
shopping cart can reveal much about
the state of our economy during
economic hardship. Photos used with permission under Creative Commons license.

Tracking consumer and marketing changes over the recessions

Isabella Chiu and Claire Guo May 19, 2025

A disarrayed mess of morning shopping and a rush of shopping carts leave previously stocked shelves vacant of toilet paper. Such panic-buying and other familiar consumer trends — like rising demand for...

Catholicism, one of the largest branches of Christianity, remains one of the most influential religions in the U.S. today. It has impacted on schools, healthcare, policies and national traditions.

Catholicism intersects with American culture

Jenny Suh and Rohan Kakhandiki May 19, 2025

 On April 25, the passing of Pope Francis marked a major shift in the Catholic world. The Church’s transition to new leadership — the first Pope born in the United States — has created the opportunity...

Aside from the hefty expense of a seat, space tourism also comes with another astronomical price tag: environmental sustainability.

The environmental price of reaching for the stars

Stuti Jain and Taek Kim April 28, 2025

Since the mid-1900s, space travel has advanced rapidly, with space tourism evolving into an industry of its own. As space tourism breaks new barriers, it has become apparent that major limitations exist:...

San José and
the larger San Francisco
Bay Area are home
to a variety of native
species such as the
California poppy, owl’s
clover and lupine.

The Bay Area’s complex web of native and invasive wildlife

Angelina Feng and Crystal Zhu April 28, 2025

On the streets of San José, the Eastern gray squirrel is an ordinary sight. Complete with its bushy tail and cinnamon-tinged fur, it is a common visitor to backyards and porches. Yet this common creature...

The three branches of government within the Constitution  — the judicial, executive and legislative — were crafted to avoid a crisis in the system of checks and balances that prevents one branch from overpowering another.

The possibility of a constitutional crisis in our perfect union

Alex Cotterel and Brian Lee April 28, 2025

“Are we in a constitutional crisis?” NPR’s Nina Totenberg asked, mirroring the sentiment of many. Interview after interview, Democratic congresspersons answered similarly, mentioning that we are...

World War II (1939-1945)

World War II (1939-1945)

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan March 24, 2025

During World War II, classical music faced varying degrees of censorship, or lack thereof. For the most part, widespread recording technologies and commercial radio made it easy to promote classical music,...

In the fast pace of modern popular culture where trends seem to disappear before they even start, it is easy to forget their origin and cultural significance.

Subcultures enrich mainstream

Angelina Feng and Charlotte Bolay March 24, 2025

In the fast pace of modern popular culture where trends seem to disappear before they even start, it is easy to forget their origin and cultural significance. Trends often blossom from smaller or marginalized...

The Great Recession (late 2007 to mid-2009)

The Great Recession (late 2007 to mid-2009)

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan March 24, 2025

For a significant portion of the late 2000s and early 2010s, the commercial charts were dominated by a unique strain of modern pop music retroactively coined “recession pop.” Characterized by uptempo...

Throughout history, music has continuously served as a reflection and response to tumultuous times.

Turmoil, strife and the music through it all

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan March 24, 2025

From Ludwig van Beethoven’s 1813 triumphant “Wellington's Victory” to the uplifting “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga in 2008, music has continuously served as a reflection and response to tumultuous...

From the vibrant textiles of Mexico to the intricately embroidered saris of India, different forms of traditional clothing have all been woven into the diverse fabric of culture.

Tradition makes its way into modern fashion

David Zhu and Kieran Hau March 24, 2025

From the vibrant textiles of Mexico to the intricately embroidered saris of India, different forms of traditional clothing have all been woven into the diverse fabric of culture. However, traditional forms...

Nestled in the heart of West San José, Orchard Farms Shopping Center has evolved from a fruit orchard into a bustling plaza after decades of change and development. Featuring a Safeway, boutique shops, multiple restaurants and cafes, the shopping center now serves as a retail hub for its community, especially for Lynbrook and Miller Middle School students who flock there after school to hangout, shop or dine.

Decades of memories at local Orchard Farms Shopping Center

Taek Kim and Meadow Shen March 24, 2025

Nestled in the heart of West San José, Orchard Farms Shopping Center has evolved from a fruit orchard into a bustling plaza after decades of change and development. Featuring a Safeway, boutique shops,...