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El Estoque
My facial expression tells all. Four days in New York have taught me that New York is no city for old women. Illustration by Angela Liu.

Grandma’s day out

Soumya Kurnool • April 11, 2012
Columnist goes to the Big Apple, eats two apples and comes back home
Wanted: a pair of purple ear plugs

Wanted: a pair of purple ear plugs

Soumya Kurnool • February 1, 2012
After getting my ears blasted, I think I will opt for a quieter form of fanaticism
Community connections prove essential in Pledge 2 Recycle

Community connections prove essential in Pledge 2 Recycle

Soumya Kurnool • January 19, 2012
In order for FBLA’s drive to work, a link to the community must first be forged
Assembly meant to educate misses the point

Assembly meant to educate misses the point

Soumya Kurnool • January 6, 2012
Salman Khan’s presentation lacked purpose, indulging instead in small talk
Cocoa Cram Week sets itself as a model for future study programs

Cocoa Cram Week sets itself as a model for future study programs

Soumya Kurnool • December 20, 2011
The event offers insight into what is essential and what can be improved for study programs
Silence is golden, but its absence is not punishable

Silence is golden, but its absence is not punishable

Soumya Kurnool • December 18, 2011
The library’s policy regarding student eviction must be reconsidered
Why F.L.U.B. flubbed

Why F.L.U.B. flubbed

Soumya Kurnool • December 16, 2011
Poor planning to blame for Freshman Link Ultimate Bonding Day’s failure
Although it may seem simple and streamlined, the reality is that the iPod Touch is no less complicated than a jumbled up Rubix Cube. Good luck figuring this one out. Photo Illustration by Angela Liu.

Out of touch with the iPod Touch

Soumya Kurnool • December 7, 2011
Centuries later, the supposedly user-friendly Apple gadget still befuddles me
Theatre: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ exceeds expectations

Theatre: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ exceeds expectations

Soumya Kurnool • November 12, 2011
Santa Clara University’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is the perfect humorous finale to a Saturday night
Photo by Stephanie Cabral/Yahoo!

Music: Clinton concert rocks the house

Soumya Kurnool • October 16, 2011
A concert hosted by the Clinton Foundation on October 15 hosted Lady Gaga, Usher, and other artists
English teacher Jessica Kaufman (top left) met actor James Franco (top right) at UCLA. English teacher Terry Anderson (bottom left) was in the middle of the paparazzi with actress Marcia Cross (bottom right). Photo illustrations (top and bottom left) by Soumya Kurnool. James Franco picture courtesy of David Shankbone. Marcia Cross picture courtesy of Flickr user Kirk S.

Fifteen minutes of Hollywood fame

Soumya Kurnool • October 14, 2011
Teachers share their encounters with celebrities
Illustration by Alexandria Poh

Wanted: Spirit and chicken wire

Soumya Kurnool • October 14, 2011

I have only been to quad decs once, back in the day when we built floats. I went to gawk at the floats for a mere five minutes, and then left. I have only been to a rally once, back in the day when ...

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