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The Chemistry of Caffeine

Travis Tribble June 1, 2019

A CHEMICAL BREAKDOWN OF YOUR FAVORITE STIMULANT Caffeine is the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the world, and a number of its users have no idea exactly how it works. The chemistry behind...

Energy Drinks: A Taste Test

June 1, 2019

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE NASTY A blind taste test of seven popular energy drinks was conducted by the Ebbtide staff for… science. The results were a mixed bag of opinions — though some options...

Music Speaks Louder Than Words

Music Speaks Louder Than Words

Nova Clark June 1, 2019

SCC PIANIST PURSUES HIS PASSION The path to success comes with many small victories. This has proved true for SCC pianist Yuly Kopkin, whose musical journey has been significantly different than...

Ebbtide Eats: Shake N Go

Ebbtide Eats: Shake ‘N Go

Nova Clark June 1, 2019

Just down the road of SCC is an old-fashioned American diner with lots of charm. Shake N Go’s menu evokes classic American dining. Photo credit: Nova Clark Situated in the chain of businesses...

Seasonal Suffering

TIPS TO TACKLE YOUR ALLERGIES Ah-Choo! Gross: now there’s snot all over your hands. Even worse: you sneeze three more times in a row simply because you’re outside. Welcome to spring — where...

The Grass Isnt Always Greener

The Grass Isn’t Always Greener

Jordan Ghita May 19, 2019

SUSTAINABILITY OR MARKETING SCHEME? The fashion industry is responsible for 10 percent of the global carbon footprint, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Furthermore, the EPA...

Green Sleeves

Green Sleeves

Nova Clark May 19, 2019

EXPERTS TALK ETHICAL FASHION In an increasingly environmentally-conscious world, what more can be done to help the planet? It just so happens that one of the answers can be found inside your own closet. Today,...

Double Exposure: ‘The Fugitive’ (1963-1967)

Nova Clark May 19, 2019

“Double Exposure” is a column dedicated to bringing attention to classic film and television of note. Have you ever felt the sting of being blamed for something you didn’t do? What about...

Ebbtide Eats: Taquería El Sabor

Ebbtide Eats: Taquería El Sabor

Juan Páez May 17, 2019

A COMFORTING MEXICAN EATERY In a world full of pseudo-Mexican restaurants (I’m looking at you Taco Time) serving cuisine named “mexifries,” taquería El Sabor constitutes an authentic and flavorful...

Music: The Greatest Escape

Music: The Greatest Escape

Travis Tribble May 6, 2019

SCC STUDENT FINDS THAT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Summer is coming and there will be an abundance of new bands to go see, including SCC student Em Heffernan's project Nessy. Em Heffernan singing in...

Dont Sleep On ZZ

Don’t Sleep On “ZZ”

Ed Strong May 6, 2019

POSITION CHANGE HELPS PLAYER TAKE CENTER STAGE Zane Zurbrugg has all of the tools that make baseball scouts salivate. He’s tall, with a quick, compact swing, a powerful arm and record-breaking speed. Three...

All For Nothing

Nova Clark April 22, 2019

WHERE TEXTBOOKS FALL SHORT With a new quarter in full swing, an old problem may be facing students — and it comes in the form of a textbook. The pattern is familiar: Instructors will list required...

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