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Cosmo girl

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The Insta Contest page 15

CONTENTS EDITORS’ LETTER FOOD

GLUTEN FREAK Here is a possible day of food for anyone with an allgery to gluten. Eat Up!

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SPICE KIT

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HOW TO: PACK A LUNCH

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New to North California Ave., Spice Kit is an Asian fusion restaurant that could bring spice to your life.

Tips for a delicious and nutritious lunch when you’re feeling stingy with your money.

STYLE

NEON SOLES

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OVERSEAS FASHION

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A look into the newest and brightest fashion of choice for Palo Alto High’s Atheletes.

The British have arrive in U.S.A. in the form cat walks and fashion.

COSMO GIRL

Paly alumnus Natalie Lin discusses her experience as an intern in the high fashion world.

COVER STORY INSTAGRAM CONTEST

With everyone a photographer or shall we say an “instagramer” nowadays, C mag now displays Paly’s finest “instagramers.”

CULTURE

DIY: MASON JAR CRAFTS Need ways to spice up the empty mason jars you find in your household?

Here are some ideas.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH Meet Shyon Lewis-Steck an ambitious edgy artist who loves to sketch animals and creatures

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Mason Jars are the new fad for do-it-yourself crafts that are all over sites like Tumblr and Pinterest.

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Maggie Zheng

The Campanile A&E Magazine March 18, 2013 Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto High School, CA 94303

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EDITORS’ LETTER Dear readers,

The sixth edition of C Magazine is complete, thanks to our dedicated staff members.

This edition includes the long-awaited results of our Instagram contest.

Despite having reached the end of the contest, we will continue updating our Instagram with snapshots of our staff and work. Follow us @cmagazine2012.

We would like to congratulate all those who entered the Instagram contest. We received a large quantity of photos, all of which were fantastic! However, after a long voting process with our staff, we have selected the winners, which are shown on page 16.

Along with the Instagram contest spread, some of our stories this issue include a list of cool things to do with mason jars, a review of California Avenue’s Spice Kit and a look at

STAFF LIST EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Perri Pond Rachel Wilson

some of the neon shoes found around campus.

Another cool feature looks at a Paly grad now holding a fashion internship at a major magazine.

We have continued to update our online presence, with our website (www.cmagazine13. wix.com/cmagazine), Twitter and Facebook.

One of the newest features on our website is the newsfeed, which displays a convenient summary of all of our various social networks in one easily-accessible place.

— Perri Pond and Rachel Wilson Editors-in-Chief

CREATIVE DIRECTORS Caroline Martignetti Rose Fitzgerald

STAFF WRITERS

Carmelle Bareket Shavit Kallee Bareket Shavit Nikki Freyermuth Bella Graves Madison Mignola Armete Mobin Caroline Moley Matt Morton Sophia Moss Pauline Na Samantha Newell Nolan Perla-Ward Julia Poppy Riya Varma Eric Wang Maggie Zheng

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Stanford Shopping Center · Palo Alto, CA

650.324.2007 Located between Macy’s & Bloomingdales

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Univer-

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Tuesday

Wednesday

“Bada Bing”

“Philly Cheese”

“Chicken Teriyaki”

Grilled Roast Beef, Provolone Cheese, Baby Greens, Tomato, Italian Dressing and Onions on Sourdough Bread.

(Did you see my Bada Bing ad? Classic.)

Grilled Roast Beef, Onions, Bell Peppers, Jack cheese and Mayo on a French Roll.

(OK, it’s kinda like the Bada Bing but maybe you missed us on Monday!)

Grilled Roast Beef, Provolone Cheese, Baby Greens, Tomato, Italian Dressing and Onions on Sourdough Bread.

(Pineapple is good on a sandwich. We’re silly like that.)

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Friday

Peninsula Creamery

“Muelly”

“Baby Boomer”

Grilled Pastrami, Swiss cheese, Mustard, Mayo and Onion on Light Rye. (One time I heard Andrew Dice Clay say Muelly on TV, then my Daddy turned it off)

Tuna Melt with Jalapenos.

(No, don’t call me baby. My Daddy doesn’t even call me baby anymore.)

(650) 323-3175 900 High Street Palo Alto

FOOD

Kallee Bareket-Shavit

Gluten-Free Food for a Day

By Kallee Bareket-Shavit

As more teenagers are affected by allergies, many Palo Alto High School students struggle with finding a balance of healthy and nutritious meals that are both edible and delicious.

Being gluten intolerant, the search for edible and yummy gluten-free food is continuous.

Gluten is found in foods such as bread, pasta, or any other foods containing wheat. Celiac disease is an intense allergy to gluten where patients can suffer from severe stomach pain if any gluten particle is consumed.

BREAKFAST: FRAICHE On a mission to find tasty gluten-free food, the scavenger hunt began with breakfast at Fraiche in downtown Palo Alto.

The fresh taste of the Meyer lemon yogurt, and soft Beatles music playing in the background creates a quiet sense of peace as the sky brightens; confirming that Fraiche is a perfect place for breakfast.

Fraiche is designed comfortably, inviting a variety of customers. With a wide seating area, there is plenty of space to go with.

Following my gluten-free diet, I can choose between Meyer lemon, soy and original yogurt.

Upset that the chocolate was not one of my options, I decided to trust my ever-so-friendly host and ordered a small size of Meyer lemon yogurt.

The yogurt is full of flavor. At first I taste the sweetness of the yogurt, but the aftertaste reveals a tanginess from the lemon that I enjoy.

Toppings of fruit or candy are not necessary to enjoy this yogurt. The coolness of the yogurt gives it a sweet sorbet texture.

However, toppings can complete the meal with a sweet finish.

Fraiche can be enjoyed at any time in the day.

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Though some may say “glut-what?!” many restaurants and grocery stores in Palo Alto are beginning to offer gluten-free options. However, be aware that many kitchens may be contaminated by wheat or gluten, so those with Celiac disease still need to watch out.

Here are three Palo Alto restaurants that offer delicious gluten-free meals for each of the three main meals of each day, that my fellow gluten-intolerant peers or some adventurous soles are willing try!

LUNCH: LYFE KITCHEN LYFE Kitchen stands by their motto “Love Your Food Everyday”. This restaurant provides exceptional gluten-free options for lunch because of the healthy options like salads, flatbreads, soups and sandwiches.

When entering into this restaurant, one can only feel overwhelmed by the number of people inside. At peak times, the line is almost out the door and you will be lucky to find a table where it is quiet. After ordering at the cash register, it is up to the customer to find his or her own table, and after that­—guard it. On warmer days, customers should grab a table on the outside patio. It is a nice area to enjoy your delicious meal.

The Farmer’s Market Salad ($8.99) is topped with a wide variety of tasty fruits and vegetables. The salad is a combination of sweet, tangy and salty flavors that one would consider strange, however it is the exact opposite, it is delicious.

The Barbecue Chicken Flatbread, ($8.49) is a crunchy and crisp entrée topped with chicken, corn, onion, sauce and cheese.

Both the salad and the flatbread are extremely recommended. LYFE Kitchen offers delicious food, but it is still fresh and healthy.

Bella Graves

DINNER: CAMPO PIZZERIA Most pizza restaurants have only one specialty—pizza. Campo Pizzeria has more to offer to people who ordinarily would not be able to eat pizza due to gluten allergies.

No matter which type of customer Campo Pizzeria hopes to entice, the kindness of the staff and the taste of the food makes for a great experience.

Upon entering Campo Pizzeria, a sense of heat hits one’s face, then followed by the smell of pizza. A visual of red chairs, and dangling lights only immerse a customer more into the restaurant.

Fritto Misto ($12) Campo’s gluten-free spin on calamari, coats vegetables and prawns in rice flour instead of regular wheat flour. The calamari was... and safe for gluten-intolreant.

Each bite of the Margherita gluten-free pizza ($17) is tuned to perfection with the right balance of flavors, the crunchiness of the crust and the freshiness of the tomatoes. This gluten free alternative is so convicingly close to the taste of regular pizza that a blindfolded taste tester might love the gluten-free option more!

Overall, Campo has warmth, great service and creativity.

Ratings Fraiche

200 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

LYFE Kitchen 167 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

Campo Pizzeria

185 University Ave, Palo Alto

Rachel Wilson

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ew to Palo Alto is a restaurant called Spice Kit, bringing a little more Asian culture to a diverse collection of restaurants. But if you only enjoy burgers, fries and milkshakes, this place is definitely not for you.

Spice Kit is an Asian street food restaurant created by two men who worked in fine-dining kitchens.

With their experience, the food served is maybe too exotic for people with a more casual taste in food. Indeed, students who stick with more classic American dishes may not feel comfortable eating the food served at Spice Kit. First of all, the menu contains a little bit of everything: a little Korean culture, some Chinese culture and even a tiny bit of Filipino culture. Unfortunately, it is confusing which direction the owners were going with “Asian fusion” since there are too many cultures mixed into their menu.

When first walking into Spice Kit, the bleak walls and the simplicity of the interior stands out. Then the very affordable prices across the menu strikes one’s eye.

Much like Chipotle, you can create your own meal. First, you choose which type of meal you would like: Banh Mi (Vietnam Sandwich), Ssam (Korean Wrap), a salad or a bowl.

Then you pick which type of meat: five spice chicken ($6.90), beef short ribs ($7.95), roasted pork ($7.75), or vegetarian ($6.75). Lastly, you pick your sides: steamed pork buns ($2.95 or two for $5), lotus chips ($1.50), or ginger-peanut slaw ($1.95.)

By Samantha Newell Order the Calamansi “Lime-Ade,” ($1.95) a Filipino thirst quencher. It is a great compliment to the Asian fusion cuisine—not too sweet with the perfect citrus taste.

As I ventured further and further into the meal, my good first impression soon faded away. The steamed pork buns were basically two pieces of pork stuffed into a sweet bun.

If I was lucky enough to taste any pork, it was most probably a piece of fat. The bun, on the other hand, was incredibly delicious.

As a whole, the pork buns were definitely not worth the money because they were so small.

After the pork bun let-down, I moved on to the Five Spice Chicken Bowl, which consisted of bean sprouts, chicken, rice, cucumbers, kimchi (pickled cabbage mixed in Asian spices) and their signature ssam sauce. I was happy with the large portion and got more food than expected.

The chicken was surprisingly delightful and the rice was intensely enjoyable until the most horrible aftertaste hit, infested my mouth with an odd taste.

Everyone knows that the aftertaste of food is the make-or-break moment for the restaurant serving it. With that said, I was already done with Spice Kit. Journeying on with the Five Spice Chicken Bowl, I began to pay more attention to how much I disliked the food. The bean sprouts tasted odd, the ssam sauce sitting at the bottom of my bowl was bitter, and

I found an unidentifiable piece of meat hidden under my rice.

Even though the employees working there were very kind and helpful, I just couldn’t stand the food any longer and finally decided to leave with an unsatisfied stomach, dumping my bowl into the trash with 3/4 of the food still inside.

At the end of the day, as much as I wish I could say that Spice Kit was delicious, I can’t and I don’t think I would recommend it to anybody else.

Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Phone number: (650)326-1698 Address: 340 California Avenue

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An example of a perfectly balanced lunch that includes sources of fiber, protein, salt, sugar, Vitamin C and antioxidants.

The Best Packed Lunch Text by Pauline Na

Unless it’s Monday, 11:35 A.M. signals every students’ favorite time of the day: lunch. While many students opt to walk over to Town and Country Village to purchase a lunch, others choose to stay on campus and delve into their homemade lunches. There are many different options for packed lunches, including hot, cold, homemade, store-bought, healthy and not so healthy. If you’re trying to save a couple extra bucks, the packed lunch is definitely something to look into. But what are the components of a “perfect packed lunch?”

The Best Snacks

1. Greek yogurt (Chobani, Fage, Oikos, etc.)—For those who lose track of how much they’re eating while snacking, greek yogurt is a perfect option because you can eat as much as you want without having to worry about saturated fats and cholesterol which can put your heart at risk.

2. String cheese—Because it’s perfectly portioned so you won’t be tempted to eat more than is good for you, plus it is fun to eat.

3. Smoothies—When you make them yourself you have complete control of what you are putting into your body.

4. Nutrition bars—Look for bars that contain nuts or other sources of fiber and are made out of ingredients that you can actually pronounce. If you can’t say it, it’s probably not good to be putting it into your body.

5. Fresh fruit (grapefruit, mango, etc.)—They are an excellent alternative to anything containing artificial sugars.

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The “perfect packed lunch” should be balanced, with not too many carbs, not too many sugars and not too many salts.

It should be neither too heavy or too light. Obviously, the “perfect packed lunch” varies from person to person, depending on their own personal likes and dislikes. Maybe you’re not even searching for the “perfect packed lunch” but rather the best snacks to munch on throughout the day to keep up your energy. Here are some ideas which you can try out to get to your own personal perfect balance of food.

Tips for a Balanced Meal

1. Replace fruit cups with fresh fruit.

2. Replace potato chips with potato wedges for the same satisfaction but more health benefits.

3. If you don’t like vegetables, eat them with some sort of dip such as hummus or ranch dressing.

4. Make sure to portion the food to ensure you’re not eating too much of one item.

Alternatives to a Sandwich

1. Hummus with pita and a variety of vegetables.

2. Pasta because it is so versatile and you can customize it however you like.

3. Leftovers! Just pack up last night’s dinner into a zip lock and you are good to go.

4. Homemade salads because they are easy to customize.

5. Wraps (tortilla, lettuce) because they have significantly less carbs than a sandwich while not losing their flavor.

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Text and Photos by Bella Graves

Junior Sam Niethammer sports neon orange and black Nike running shoes while conditioning on the track for Palo Alto High School’s golf team.

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here’s a feeling of invincibility that all athletes experience when they step onto the track, court or field with the newest and brightest pair of kicks. In 2013, the neon shoes look is almost guaranteed to be seen on anyone working up a sweat. But what is it about this magical luminescent fad on our feet that amps athletes up with that extra superhuman boost, making feet feel faster and hops seem higher?

To get some perspective on why neon is so enticing to our beloved athletes, we asked Palo Alto High School’s finest on why they choose neon.

“I wear neon because when I’m working out and I look down at my feet, I’m like, what? I’m a baller, and then I just get really pumped up,” said varsity volleyball player, Junior Lauren Kerr.

While neon may be invading women’s athletic fashion, it also provides entirely different bonuses for the gentlemen.

Varsity athlete in football, lacrosse and wrestling, junior Tully Mccalister, sports neon for another reason.

“I wear neon because it is similar to the male peacock effect, the bright colors attract the opposite sex and the ladies swoon,” Mccalister said.

But not everyone is on board with the neon look, Nor Cal Rower, junior Becca Althoff takes an obstinate stand against neon. Her opinion is that serious athletes do not fraternize with the likes of neon.

“People that wear neon shoes are the type of people who walk the dish with matching neon sports bras, and call it exercise,” said Althoff.

But Althoff’s controversial opinion could be influenced by the fact that rowers do not get to wear shoes—they wear boat socks.

Perhaps Nike or one of their other leading athletic brand competitors, will step up and help these deprived athletes and introduce neon socks.

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By Riya Varma

Check out Imogen’s blog!

Several aspects of American culture has been shaped through the influence of many different countries; especially through European trends. The American Rock ‘n Roll scene today was shaped through British grunge and underground music. American literature and art has British roots, as do our fashion trends. Much of what people wear today is extremely influenced by outfits that appear effortlessly thrown on and strutted through the streets of London.

Americans are exposed to British fashion through many sources in the media. Popular British TV series such as Skins, and musicians made famous through X Factor- UK such as Cher Lloyd are two of many influential sources of British fashion influences. Both Lloyd and clothes worn in Skins share a laid-back grunge style, which varies from worn-out tees to high-waisted pants, and many times a flannel shirt is thrown in to tie the outfit together.

There are also thousands of very popular fashion blogs created by British citizens which Americans go crazy for. A very well-known blog started by a 17 year-old student Imogen DeSouza called “Une Maison De La Mode” (http://unemaisondelamode.blogspot.com), has over 400,000 page views. Though there are UK fashion blogs with page view numbers outranking DeSouza’s, her blog attracts the attention of many Americans, and sums up what many adolescents wear in London.

Because a vast majority of the fashion-oriented American population are attracted to British trends, many major clothing lines like Urban Outfitters began designing and selling various merchandise that have hints of London street wear in them.

British fashion often features grunge and Rock n’ Roll styles, contrasted with preppy and formal, which is no surprise given the country’s history of Rock n’ Roll and their history of a regal form of government Nevertheless, we Americans love it all.

Junior Karina Dutra is one of many Palo Alto High School students that rocks the British trends.

“I love London street fashion,” said Dutra. “Some fashion blogs are really cool, and fun to go through. My favorite London [inspired] clothes I have are my red flannel, my combat boots and high waisted shorts.”

Why we love flannels: Though flannels originated from the Sates, they only came back in fashion after they were all the rage in Britain. They’re the perfect piece to tie an outfit together in a casual, rugged way.

Why we love pleated skirts: This popular UK trend made its way all the way to the states. This style makes legs longer, especially when paired with tights and boots

Photos by Imogen DeSouza

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COSMO GIRL

Paly alum Natalie Lin takes New York by storm

By Caroline Moley

Lin’s article appeared in the November 2012 issue of Nylon Magazine.

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any high school students at Palo Alto High School dream of taking part in the fashion journalism world.

However, to work in such a tough business, one must have a passion for fashion as well as a will to work. This is exactly what Natalie Lin possesses. Lin, a Paly alumnus from 2010 is now a junior at New York University (NYU) and former intern at Nylon, a fashion and lifestyle magazine.

Lin first fell in love with fashion during her sophomore year at Paly and has since been infatuated with fashion culture.

“I realized my interest in fashion when I went to Paris to study French for a month during the summer of my sophomore year [at Paly],” Lin said. “Before my trip I didn’t care what I wore, but on my trip I saw how the French people were all effortlessly well dressed, they made plain t-shirts and jeans look so good.”

After high school Lin went on to attend NYU. During her [1st semester junior] year at NYU, one of her friends made her aware of an internship available at Nylon Magazine.

“One of my good friends from NYU is friends with the [then] Features Editorial Assistant for Nylon, Caitlin Smith,” Lin said. “My friend heard from [Caitlin Smith] that Nylon was looking for interns to help out in the Editorial Department.”

Lin applied, interviewed and got the internship at Nylon and was able to see what it is like to work for a real fashion magazine.

“I was an editorial intern,” Lin said.

“I fact-checked articles, as well as transcribed interviews and put together profile packets about various artists for the writers.”

Lin also got the chance to write for Nylon magazine. She wrote an article about the Brandy Pham jewelry line that

came out in the November 2012 issue of Nylon Magazine.

As an intern, Lin had the good fortune to assist with a collaboration show with B Collection at Nordstrom. She was asked

by Nylon to model Miss Me jeans. Her picture appears in this years March issue of Nylon.

Working as an intern at Nylon also gave Lin an interesting perspective on fashion, culture and the arts world while getting to be there during all the action.

“It was interesting experiencing fashion in a different light—like in a magazine, as opposed to actually working with the brand—and since Nylon is a fashion and lifestyle magazine, I was able to find out news about what musicians, restaurants and various artists would be featured in an issue before it actually came out,” Lin said.

Though her internship at Nylon is over, Lin still finds herself inspired everyday just by walking around the streets of New York City. “[Living] in [New York City] influences how I dress even more, encouraging me to wear whatever I want since many people here wear very eclectic [styles] and make it work,” Lin said.

Lin was able to pave her way into the fashion journalism world, but it is not an easy road to travel.

“If you want to be in the fashion and journalism world, I would say be mindful [of] where you want to go,” Lin said. “If you are interested in fashion or journalism, you should consider going to school in a place that really encompasses all the options in those particular fields.”

In addition to the great knowledge she gathered from her internship, one of the most valuable lessons Lin gained from her experience was the realization that one should find out what they love and pursue it even if it takes time to find out what that something is.

“I’ve learned that internships are pretty important to have during college, because they allow you to edit out your interests before you have to commit to one,” Lin said.

Lin is still adding more to her extensive Fashion Journalism resume; who knows, maybe someday this Paly alum will be the Editor-in-Chief of a huge fashion magazine, but until that day Natalie Lin will keep pursuing her passion: fashion.

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Seymour said. “The benefit is the ability to share the memories and the beautiful moments with everyone not just your followers.”

An easy way to access Instagram online

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Take a look through your Instagram newsfeed and most likely you’ll come across some type of collage. Maybe it is a quadrant of someone’s cat, or two photos stacked together of an ice cream cone. Though there are numerous iPhone and Android collage apps available, one of the most prominently-used options is PicStitch. A free and popular well-developed app, PicStitch allows users to craft collages with adjustable frames accommodating up to 9 images per collage.

Photography captures moments, though an Instagram photo has this way of capturing special moments and brings them alive. And if that is not enough, a website called Printstagram specializes in printing Instagram pictures in a variety of methods. From mini books to stickers to Polaroid look-a-likes, Printstagram is a fun way to print your photos.

Editing apps like Snapseed or Camera+, among others, allow users to apply a variety of filters and adjust the brightness and contrast of photos. There are also apps that allow users to crop their photos and put them on a white background prior to uploading to Instagram.

Overall, with the popularity of Instagram, the number of compatible apps available on the app store has skyrocketed and mobile photography has become increasingly popular. Apps are now available to edit photos in practically any way imaginable.

Online Web Profile Most recently, Instagram launched their online presence. Each user now has a web profile, where they can view their profile, and an online newsfeed of all the photos of the people you follow. The only difference from the online web profile from the app is that the pictures are better.

“I don’t use [the online profile] as much as [the] Instagram [app] because I’m on my phone more often,” Tierney said.

The ultimate photo editing app

printstagram Create books and posters with your instagrams

picstitch A free option for compiling collages

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ameras used to require one hand to press the shutter and the other to hold a heavy oldfashioned flash. Modern photography could not be more different—you just tap the camera icon on your phone.

Recently, the use of smartphones has dramatically increased, and one the most beloved features of our Apple and Android products is the camera. With a click or a flip of a screen, one can instantly access a relatively high-quality camera.

This increased accessibility has allowed every smartphone-wielding individual the opportunity to be a photographer.

For those who have been living under a rock for the past three years, Instagram is an immensely popular iPhone and Android app inspired by the Polaroid cameras of the late 1900s. According to PC World magazine, in January 2013, Instagram reached 90 million users.

Instagram builds off the growing population of everyday photographers, including many Palo Alto High School students, to form an extensive photosharing social media network.

Users can share their photos with one another, as well as save them onto their phone.

“I use Instagram because it’s a way to express myself and keep memories,” Paly junior Jacki Seymour said.

The newsfeed, a list of 2x2 photos from the people you follow pops up upon opening Instagram. Like Twitter, this gives one the opportunity to see snapshots of friends’ lives.

“I use Instagram as a way of showing people what I’m doing, as well as seeing what they’re doing,” sophomore Zoe Tierney said. “Some people get really creative, and it’s fun to see that side of your friends.”

Like all social networks, privacy is an important aspect. While Instagram’s privacy policy has drawn flak in recent months, they do allow one to moderate one’s followers, an option many at Paly take advantage of. However, there are also benefits to leaving one’s profile public.

“I left my account open because I don’t mind others appreciating my photos,”

“But it’s actually a much better way to view the photos and I prefer the formatting online” Another online platform is Statigram, a website that allows Instagram users to see their newsfeed, comments, and photos. However, it also calculates statistics

“I use Instagram as a way of showing people what I’m doing, as well as seeing what they’re doing.”

Zoe Tierney

sophomore like users’ first followers, most-liked followers and most popular pictures.

Though the demand for an online presence was there, it is limited and nothing to write home about.

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DIY: Mason Jars Text and photos by Maggie Zheng

Tinted Menagerie These adorable jars are the perfect storage for... anything! The glass is tinted to resemble stained glass and the somewhat matching lids with the animal sculpture on top makes them contemporary and mod pieces of art. Although the jars can be used for anything, one suggestion is to store sanitary items such as q-tips, cotton balls or cotton pads. Imagine how colorful your bathroom counter could be!

Supplies: -Mason Jar -Mod Podge -Food Coloring -Acrylic Paint/Spray Paint -Paintbrush -Plastic Animal Figurines -Super glue/Hot glue gun

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Steps:

1. Pour a good amount of mod podge into jar and add food coloring. Mix until desired color is achieved.

2. Tilt jar with closed lid in various directions until colored mod podge covers the entire interior of the jar (If the consistency is too thick, add a bit of water to make mod podge more smooth.)

3. Put jar upside down on a surface covered by newspaper & let it dry overnight

4. While you wait for the jar to dry, you can super glue/hot glue the animal figurine onto the lid.

5. Whip up a desired color of acrylic paint or spray paint & Paint a generous coat onto animal figurine and lid.

6. When the jar is dried & tinted the next morning, screw lid back on and voila!

Everlasting Glow

Glow jars are frequently seen on Tumblr. Now, the ones seen on Tumblr are usually made from glow sticks, giving them their vibrant array of colors.

However, the downside to making temporary glow jars with glow sticks from the dollar store is their life cycle. Those glow jars last for approximately an hour max. This glow jar, however, will last forever because the glow-inthe-dark paint soaks up the abundant supply of UV light here in good ol’ California and emits an endless glow at night.

Supplies:

Steps:

-Mason jar -Glow-in-the-dark paint -Paintbrush

1. Splatter globs of the glow-in-the-dark paint on the inside of the jar and let it drip down, creating cascades of different colored paint.

2. Place jar in a place that gets a lot of sunshine, and let it soak up all the UV light for as long as possible.

3. Turn off the lights and voila!

Terrariums

As much as we love terrariums, they can be very pricey, sometimes costing up to hundreds of dollars. What makes terrariums so magical is their ability to somehow create a small and condensed world into a small glass container. Looking into terrariums is on par with observing nature in miniscule form. Although these terrariums are not the easiest to make, in the end it’ll all be worth it. They are relatively easy to make if you are crafty enough to step up to the challenge. Oh, have I mentioned they make a great mother’s day present?.

Supplies:

Steps:

- Mason Jar - Moss - Soil - Spoon - Very small figurines - Succulent plants []

1. If your moss is store-bought, spoon it out of the container or pot so it is easier to plant for the next step.

2. Pack some soil into the jar and layer the moss on top.

3. Arrange different types of moss in desired manner.

4. Plant in succulent plants & set up small figurines.

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Salutes the Class of 2013!

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Every individual has a role to play.

Every individual makes a difference.� ~Jane Goodall

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