Snip! I watched, wide-eyed as bits of my hair fell in front of me, strand by strand. In my hand, I nervously gripped the cutting shears, feeling the coolness of the metal that dug into my palms. No doubt, I was anxious as I started to cut my own hair for the first time- something…
Would you enroll your child for a virtual choir experience this year? Many parents have hesitated to sign their children up for additional online programs after a long day at Zoom school. In fact, when 28 K-5th grade parents were asked if they would enroll their children in an online after school program this year,…
Have you ever wanted to learn about the Korean language or culture? Perhaps you wondered where you could go in order to join a class or attend lectures on the Korean language or history. Maybe you had spent hours on end browsing various websites, engrossed in your pursuit to deepen your knowledge about this foreign…
When visionaries imagine the future, breathtaking technological achievements first come to mind: A.I. personal assistants, Mars colonization, space tourism. I, however, can only manage a glimpse into smoggy air burning with sizzling heat, a bleak landscape brought upon by climate change. L.A. smog, arising from vehicular air pollution, is worsening each year. Vividly witnessing the…
During a time of remote learning, BHTutoring, a program in the Beverly Hills School District, offers tutoring services for struggling students. Compared to previous years, where all instructions were given in person, BHTutoring has fully adapted to the new method of teaching. Through Zoom, students are given peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring sessions for an hour…
Despite most being outdoors, various farmer’s markets across L.A have been forced to shut down since the pandemic of 2020 started. But last month, the Beverly Hills Farmers Market, along with several others, reopened after closing on March 15. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market, like many other facilities, has incorporated methods to protect against the…
It is not news to many that it has become harder to communicate regularly with friends and family with the current pandemic. With a decrease in communication due to social distancing, I also observed that less people were taking the initiative to spark a conversation with others they meet. People even began to avoid other…
Previously, in March, gyms in L.A. were required to close for three months. Because of the overwhelming numbers of coronavirus cases in California, Governor Newsom, on July 13th, once again required that indoor fitness centers be closed until further notice. Because of the initial shutdown in March, many people had been hesitant to return to…
During the summer, many high school students plan to work their first part-time job. Oftentimes, these experiences are crucial in building the work experiences and confidence of a growing teen. By working part-time jobs, high school students are able to earn extra pocket money while learning important life skills. Students can also learn how to…