Friday, July 25, 2025

Deborah Hefter

The Los Angeles Pierce College swimming pool has been the home for Brahmas swimmers for more than three decades. The pool system runs day and night, seven days a week. However, keeping the pool running at its full potential requires a trained individual who can handle both pool and student issues. Deborah Hefter, a tan, fit, and always cheerful individual...

Review: Saigon Sandwiches

When most people think of Southeast Asian cuisine, they usually picture noodles or egg rolls. But Saigon Sandwiches in Canoga Park serves bánh mì, a Vietnamese sandwich that combines European and Asian ingredients.  There’s nothing eye-catching about the exterior of the restaurant. The place is part of a block of...

Review: Green Cottage Mediterranean Restaurant

From fresh salads to a romantic garden in the backyard, a Mediterranean restaurant located at Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills stands as a testimony of why green is truly a color of life. Green Cottage Mediterranean Restaurant, inspired by the scenic landscape of Europe and its sophisticated modern design,...

Willkommen Freunde!: Fun Facts and Tips when touring Germany!

As many of my dashing readers know, my siblings and I are the latest editions to a long line of proud Germans. With Krieger and Venable on my mothers side and Stover, Heinreich, and Backovic on my fathers side it is impossible for anyone not to know our Deutsch roots. However with that said, many people who aren’t “In...

Update for “Top Ten Places” List

First I would like to thank everyone for responding to my previous post with such fervor. I did not expect to receive so many messages in my gmail inbox; it was a great shock. Thank you for your enthusiasm!   Likewise I have been keeping tallies as promised and so far these are the top locations. TOKYO, JAPAN, BERLIN, GERMANY and LONDON, ENGLAND: tied with 12...

Rufio the Warrior

Jose Juan Vasquez, also known as Rufio, is 26-year-old former Marine who came back from war and found himself inspired by the freedom of motorcycle culture. Inspired by bikers, Rufio plans on creating a motorcycle museum. Video by Giuliana Orlandoni

From Flap to Fab

Sean Oliver has not always been the 6’4, 242 pounds muscle man he is today. The bodybuilder who has won titles such as Mr. Fitness, Mr. Los Angeles and Mr. California was once a 310 pound teenager. “I lost 140 pounds” Sean said. The Pierce College student, at the age of 16 began his journey in fitness. Oliver started working out...

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Even though interviewing others can be frightful, it can also be informative. So far I’ve learned that there are all kinds of people out there and just because someone looks different from most, doesn’t mean they are any different on the inside. I had the opportunity of interviewing a student from Pierce who happens to be a small person...

Authentic Thai cuisine at Buri Tara

Nestled away in one of the many Woodland Hills mini-malls is a gem for the foodie and casual diners alike. Buri Tara, a quaint Thai restaurant located on Ventura Boulevard, provides a cozy eating environment with Asian style decor and tiny bouquets of flowers are at every table. Buri Tara has a wide variety of Asian cuisine, from teriyaki chicken to...