If a picture is a thousand words then a friendship is invaluable, and I have gained more than any person deserves.

We could all learn a little something from our former selves who never hesitated to bring home projects declaring our love for our mothers and demanding it be attached to the fridge.

Kristian Hammond, cofounder of Narrative Science, predicted that 90 percent of news stories would be written by computers in 15 years.

Last-minute cramming doesn't have to be as big of a drain on the environment as it is on your brain.

I have a problem with people who like to splurge - if you call $1 splurging - on a social justice fad just because everyone else is doing it.

Kristian Hammond, cofounder of Narrative Science, predicted that 90 percent of news stories would be written by computers in 15 years.

There are plenty of places in the history of hip hop where we could say things took a turn for the worst.

There are plenty of places in the history of hip hop where we could say things took a turn for the worst.

Here at Santa Clara I feel like the emphasis to look skinny and perfect is even more intense.

Here at Santa Clara I feel like the emphasis to look skinny and perfect is even more intense.

Instagrammers: are you so self-absorbed as to think that anyone actually cares about pictures you've taken?

Instagrammers: are you so self-absorbed as to think that anyone actually cares about pictures you've taken?

Here at Santa Clara, it seems that the administration strategizes to enact rules and regulations so that the students are too discouraged to take a stand on anything.

I admire the organization's heavy use of social media to drum up public support, as well as its persistence in capturing the attention and action of the Obama administration and Congress to commit to arrest Kony. However, I strongly question Invisible Children's work, approach and strategy.

In honor of Earth Day on Sunday, don't forget to make your parties sustainable this weekend.

Instagrammers: are you so self-absorbed as to think that anyone actually cares about pictures you've taken?

Instagrammers: are you so self-absorbed as to think that anyone actually cares about pictures you've taken?

I still have trouble figuring out which bar is which or why I go there.