The Daily Aztec

These boxes are much more than messy blobs disturbing the order of pristinely manufactured advertisements.

Races, obstacle courses and triathlons are choice hobbies for a few, rare, enviable, overachieving and energetic people in this world.

Could Google+ be different than all the other failed attempts by nameless social networks to usurp the Facebook crown?

The importance of compromise is introduced to many people early in life.

People spend countless hours scrutinizing and fussing about new freckles, bad hair days and the reflection of their backside in the mirror. They know every nook and cranny of their bodies’ exterior.

Many guys will extol the benefit of a good pickup line. It’s something they can pull out of their back pocket at parties in the hopes of impressing gullible girls.

From a humble storefront on Adams Avenue in the heart of Normal Heights comes The Incredible Cheesecake Company, a master of the art of one of the simplest forms of joy — dessert.

If asked to paint a mental image of St. Patrick, not much more would likely come to mind than some variation of a jolly, redheaded leprechaun dressed in green and adorned with shamrocks.

Springtime welcomes longer and sunnier days, afternoons by the beach, jean shorts, budding flowers and of course, spring break. For many students, spring break plans are hatched before Christmas.

Exploration has been the defining characteristic of human history. Boundaries have been pushed and new places discovered. The mountains and valleys have been conquered, but the big blue deep remains a mystery.

It’s Valentine’s Day. Stores are full of the classic yet conventional heart-shaped chocolate boxes, stuffed animals and flowers. Although these gifts may be the standard offerings, there are other, more meaningful ways to show affection. Investing in some ingenuity and originality will create a more genuine, memorable holiday.

Catalina Island is a destination where visitors choose the experience. The island offers countless activities that appeal to vacationers of all ages to create the perfect getaway.