During recent weeks, the Coronavirus disease has prevented people from participating in everyday activities, such as going to school or work. Throughout these dangerous times, people are staying home for longer periods, which can cause them to feel trapped and uncomfortable. Therefore, people are thinking of new ideas to keep themselves busy and productive. Many…
Author: Rachel Lee
The MOCA Museum; Modern Art at its Best
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), which was founded in 1979, is the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. The MOCA Museum houses the most compelling collections of modern art in the world, containing about 7000 objects and diverse historical exhibitions. MOCA showcases the most significant and challenging…
The Many Benefits for Students at the Los Angeles Central Library
Many students do not visit the library on a daily basis. They cannot make any spare time because of the overwhelming amount of assignments and tests. However, the library can be a beneficial place for students in a variety of ways. Going to the library allows students to use different resources and have an efficient…
The Karsh Center Big Give Event Strives to Help Those in Need
There are many people in need of basic necessities, who would greatly appreciate the help of kind-hearted community members. There are countless ways to help others: one of which includes volunteering at a food pantry. The Leanse Ratner Food Pantry is open on Sundays for people to receive groceries and other products that can be…
A Field Trip to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
On October 8, I went on a field trip with my 10th grade class to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. It was a great experience; learning about the life of Ronald Reagan and the importance of his presidency was fascinating. Throughout the tour, we visited the Air Force One Pavilion, the Oval Office, and many…
The 9th Love Share Marathon; Raising Awareness for Child Obesity
On Saturday, September 14, at 7:30 a.m., I volunteered at the 9th Annual Love Share Marathon. Happy Village, a nonprofit organization, hosted this event which was located on Wilshire Boulevard, in Central LA. Not only did organizations and groups come, but residents of Central LA also participated in the event. It was encouraging and exciting…
A New Cure for Anxiety and Depression?
Depression and anxiety are fairly common disorders obtained by a multitude of people. Depression can be caused by reasons such as biological, psychological, and social sources of distress. Persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest are just a few symptoms of depression. Anxiety and depression are different conditions, but they often have similar symptoms…
The Benefits of Researching Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. This chronic neurodegenerative disease the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. A mind-blowing statistics by Texas Health and Human Services demonstrated that approximately 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living…
The Employment Rates of Deaf People
Do you know the number of unemployed people that are deaf or have a disability? Their employment rate is much lower than “normal” citizens of the United States. In 2017, only 53.3% of deaf people were employed, while 75.85% of hearing people had jobs. The unemployment rates of those who are deaf are 3.5%, however,…
Murders in London Result in Longer Police Patrols.
The murders of at least four people in London have worried the citizens. During a course of 4 days, four men have been murdered. Sky News states that an eighteen-year-old was stabbed to death in Wandsworth, Eniola Aluko was shot dead in Plumstead, a man died after a stabbing in Tower Hamlets, and another died…