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Back to Artwork Portrait Back to Sections Family Photo By Luiginna Frederique January 20, 2021 Photography Volume 1 Issue 4

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Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Lumpia Recipe By Elaine Ching Volume 2 Issue 7 June 13, 2022 Image provided by Rasa Malayasia Ingredients - 1/2-pound ground sirloin - 1 carrot (chopped small or grated) - Small can of water chestnuts-chopped into small pieces - Onion powder - One teaspoon crushed garlic  - Half teaspoon relish (optional) - Salt  - Pepper - Lumpia (Filipino eggroll) wraps Instructions - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground sirloin add carrots, water chestnuts onion powder, garlic, relish, salt and pepper. - Stir/mix well; Let sit for 15 mins. - Take one eggroll wrap, if you want smaller portions, cut wrap diagonally to make two triangles. - Place a teaspoon size of the mixture in the middle of wrap. Fold in sides of wrap. Roll wrap up, tapping the edge with a small bit of water. The water will seal the wrap--holding it together. - In medium size pot, add vegetable oil approximately halfway. Heat oil. - Place 3 -4 eggrolls in oil. Cook until lightly tan, approximately 3-4 mins. - Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate. Let cool for a minute. Cut eggroll in half.  Eggroll should be fully cooked on the inside. - Serve with sweet hot chili pepper sauce.  BACK TO TOP

Back to Artwork Beauty in Nature Back to Sections Fence By Quinn O'Connor February 10, 2022 Photography Volume 2 Issue 4

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Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections The Joy of the Holidays Ismaela Andre Volume 4 Issue 2 January 16, 2024 Tenth graders Mimi Galette, Maarij Rashid, and Tyler Malyah, and Mrs. Mansfield celebrate White Out Wednesday during Holiday Spirit Week. Image provided by Mrs. Mansfield. The holidays are filled with joy! Why are they so joyful you ask? Well, that is easy! Family, friends, and loved ones. Just calling a friend makes the holiday season joyful! The holidays overflow with an abundance of joy that comes from the heartwarming embrace of cherished traditions and the bonds that tie many people together. Staying with loved ones during this season creates a feeling of happiness that defines the holidays. Family gatherings during the holidays are full of laughter, stories, and home-cooked meals. Who does not love a home-cooked meal? It is a time when generations come together to create new shared memories. The joy of reuniting with family members, near or far, creates a sense of warmth that makes the season joyful. Friends play an essential role in the holiday cheer. A simple phone call or a heartfelt message can spark a flood of joy. The company and shared experiences with friends add an extra layer to the joy of the holidays. The holiday season also serves as a poignant reminder to express love and appreciation to our significant others. Whether it is through thoughtful gifts, romantic gestures, or just spending quality time together, the love shared between partners becomes a beacon of joy that brightens the season. The holidays provide an opportunity to strengthen the bonds that form the foundation of enduring relationships, creating a sense of unity and companionship. Beyond personal connections, the spirit of giving also brings joy during the holidays. Acts of kindness, charitable deeds, and community outreach contribute to the joy that defines the holiday season. Whether it is participating in volunteer activities, donating to charities, or spreading goodwill, helping others during the festive season creates a sense of fulfillment and joy. The vibe of the holidays is often set by vibrant decorations, twinkling lights, and memorable festive songs. These elements create an enchanting atmosphere that brings on a sense of childlike joy. From the glistening ornaments on the tree to the smell of freshly baked treats, every detail contributes to the overall festive experience. Sweet treats play a significant role in the holiday joy. The anticipation of a festive feast, the aroma of holiday spices, and the pleasure of sharing meals with loved ones are key components of happiness in this season, especially traditional recipes passed down through generations. They add a sentimental touch to the holiday season. The holidays are filled with joy produced by family, friends, loved ones, acts of kindness, festive traditions, and various other elements. It is a time when we create a joy that binds us all together to create the magic of the holidays. BACK TO TOP

Back to Artwork Art Guild Back to Sections Finish Line By Macayla McCaffery November 24, 2020 Digital Art Volume 1 Issue 2

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Bridges Cody Sung Volume 4 Issue 4 May 29, 2024 Image Provided by Elaine Ching Bridges exist for one main purpose: to connect the gap between two different spaces separated by an obstacle of lower elevation than the surrounding terrain – whether a body of water such as a river or valley. As they are sometimes essential for connecting two places, bridges have been around for a long time, the oldest one found being from 4000 years ago (The British Museum). As humanity progressed, however, there came a need for bridges that could cover wider distances and hold more weight. This is when bridges began to diversify into different types – the six main types being beam bridges, arch bridges, truss bridges, suspension bridges, cantilever bridges, and cable-stayed bridges (Britannica). The beam bridge is the most common bridge form and is relatively simple. A beam on top of the bridge carries vertical loads by bending. As it bends, it has horizontal compression on the top. Simultaneously, the bottom of the beam has horizontal tension. To prevent the bridge from collapsing due to the weight of what is on it, supports carry the loads from the beam by compression vertically to the foundation of the bridge (Britannica). The truss bridge is somewhat similar to the beam bridge in that it also operates by bending in a certain manner to carry loads. Truss bridges have a beam on the top and a beam on the bottom, with vertical and diagonal support beams between them. When the truss bridge bends from a load, it leads to compression at the top and tension at the bottom. Depending on the configuration of the support beams, they can either experience compression or tension (Britannica). The arch bridge is unique among the bridge types in that it mainly uses compression to carry loads. The foundation, in the shape of an arch, works to prevent both vertical and horizontal sliding since due to the arch shape, the load from the bridge usually exerts both vertical and horizontal force. Despite the more complex design, arch bridges usually require less material than beam bridges of the same span (Britannica). The suspension bridge carries loads by using curved cables that experience tension. Those cables are attached to towers that support the bridge – those towers undergo vertical compression to the ground. The vertical compression leads to the anchorages at the bottom, which resist the inward and vertical pull of the cables. With a suspension bridge, the deck is hung in the air, so ideally, it should be heavy and stiff, so it does not move excessively when carrying a load (Britannica). The cantilever bridge is usually made with three spans, of which the two outer ones are anchored at regular ground and extend out over the area to be crossed. The central span rests on the extensions from the outer spans. Just like supported beams, it carries vertical loads with compression at the top and tension at the bottom due to bending. The two outer spans carry their loads by tension in the upper chords of the spans and compression in the lower ones. Towers inside both spans carry those forces to the foundation by using compression and exterior towers carry the forces by tension to the far foundations (Britannica). The cable-stayed bridge uses nearly straight diagonal cables from the horizontal deck to the vertical towers that carry loads by using tension. The vertical towers transfer the forces from the cables to the foundations through vertical compression. The forces in the cables also work to put the deck into horizontal compression (Britannica). Most modern bridges today are made of steel and concrete (Britannica). However, sometimes this is not enough to avoid collapse. Bridges can collapse for a few reasons. There may be a structural defect or design flaw, as with the Minneapolis bridge collapse in 2007 due to a weak connection point. An unusually heavy load may have also contributed to the collapse, another potential factor in bridge failures (National Transportation Safety Board). Finally, the bridge may be hit with a force that is too great to handle, such as with the Baltimore bridge collapse recently when a cargo ship hit one of its support beams (CNN). Sources: The British Museum, https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/worlds-oldest-bridge-being-preserved-iraq Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/technology/bridge-engineering National Transportation Safety Board, https://www.dot.state.mn.us/i35wbridge/pdf/ntsb-report.pdf CNN, https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/baltimore-bridge-collapse-03-26-24-intl-hnk/ BACK TO TOP

Back to Artwork Black American Artists Back to Sections Le Jazz By Romare Bearden February 12, 2021 Volume 1 Issue 5 Medium: Graphite on Wove Paper, Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington