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Kimchi is a traditional Korean ferment that is a staple side dish in many Korean households. While there are countless variations on how kimchi is made (each region of Korea has its own version, and recipes vary from family to family), the common denominator amongst ingredients in most kimchi recipes is the inclusion of hot red peppers (either fresh or powdered), crushed … [Read more...] about Food for Thought: Kimchi

      “The more I spent time on mathematics, the more excited I became. I can see that without being excited mathematics can look pointless and cold. The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers.” - Maryam Mirzakani           Maryam Mirzakhani is the 1st woman to be awarded the Fields … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Maryam Mirzakhani

Carob (also known as locust bean and St. John’s bread) is a legume from the pea family and a good plant to know about if there is ever any sort of crisis that threatens the food supply. You have likely seen the large, flattened, dark brown pods produced by carob trees littering the streets, as carob is ubiquitous in Los Angeles. In particular, Pasadena and its surrounding … [Read more...] about Food for Thought: Carob

On November 22nd, 1963, America was hit by a tragedy. Our Commander-in-Chief, the beloved John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in Dallas by Lee Harvey Oswalt and the world would stand in disbelief as for only the would have to rise up and lead the country. This leader was Lyndon B. Johnson, and he had just under a year to assert himself as the right man for the job before he would … [Read more...] about Election Edification: Coming Off the Bench, 1964

As the nation continued reeling from the great depression, American citizens were getting antsy to exit their Hoovervilles and begin a new chapter under a new leader. With the depression continuing to plague Americans all around the country, it seemed time for change. And with the long reign of Republicans becoming stagnant and stale, Americans voted for a new voice to lead … [Read more...] about Election Edification: A New Voice