Articles by Chelsea Perera

Credit: White House After Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, the presidential candidates took the opportunity to exercise the presidential tradition of addressing the masses, ensuring victims of a secure future, and offering humanitarian aide. The aftermath of the superstorm proves to be a prime opportunity for candidates to emphasize a more genial, non-policy focused persona. Governor Romney has the ability to play up his connection to the "everyman" and not the billionaire. It is a f...

The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park is the coolest place to go on Halloween weekend. Welcome to families, singles, and die-hard Halloween aficionados, the Balboa Park Halloween special is endless fun. And for seventeen dollars, it’s a bargain for professional scares. The event begins with, of course, a line but unlike corporate funded Halloween events in the likes of Knotts Scary Farm and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios , the Haunted Trail makes an effort to keep its patrons entertain...

With campaign funding reaching all time highs, one might wonder who is contributing millions to aide, and often attack, presidential candidates. PACs and SuperPACs make donations from individuals seem minuscule in comparison. Upon inspection of the PACs that fund the Republican and Democratic campaigns, both contributing groups (who is spending) and total contributions (how much they are spending) seem reasonable, if not predictable. President Obama’s largest contributions come mostly from unio...

Apart from the early morning and rush hour traffic that is pretty much universal, San Diego is recognized as huge yet easily navigable. Combined with the never-ending list of new restaurants, bars, and cafes, one may or may not be in constant negotiations with their waistline (and gas tank). The following article documents a journey to 4 eating establishments, all of which are uniquely San Diegan and equally delicious, all in less than an hour. Grilled potato and cheddar panini at Bread and Cie ...

Scott Brown, the incumbent candidate for the Massachusetts senate seat, has often referred to himself as an “independent voice,” possibly hoping to gain votes from the stronghold of voters who identify as “independent voters” in his home state. However, in his latest debate against opponent Elizabeth Warren on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Brown, a Republican, shocked many by naming the ultra conservative, ever controversial Antonin Scalia as his “model” Supreme Court Justice. This recent association ...

one of many scenic views within Mission Trails Park San Diego, vast and varying in terrain, is the perfect city to hike away your worries. San Diegans are very active, and although hiking is not for everyone, it is considered a major pastime to some. The following list entails some of the five "best" San Diego hiking trails and natural parks: 1) Cowles Mountain- located in the neighborhood of San Carlos (about twenty minutes east of Mission Valley), Cowles Mountain is perfect for a weekend wor...

Credit: Eastcountymagazine.org In a recent poll, San Diego’s Republican candidate for mayor, Carl Demaio, trails amongst local voters. Pension reform serves as the highlight issue of Carl Demaio's mayoral campaign. He promotes his run for office with the modest slogan “Clean Up City Hall.” The current city council member and Georgetown graduate worked for the Congressional Council as Director of Planning before starting a career as a successful businessman. His businesses, both training instit...