As coronavirus cases hit its peak, schools shut down and students and teachers were forced to adjust to the unknown virtual world. During this time, many of my friends and I struggled to stay connected with one another. What we thought was the norm was now gone: eating lunch with my friends in the quad…
Each year, one million people die of suicide worldwide. Shockingly, it is the second leading cause of death for high school students. It is important to know that suicide is preventable and help is available for those who need it. People must continue to speak up about it in order to reduce its stigma, spread…
The isolation created by quarantine is just one of the extremely burdening, negative externalities of Covid-19. As the pandemic continues into the new year, it is not surprising that many have been needing a remedy for their loneliness. One such antidote is adopting a new pet from a local shelter. Since March, when quarantine began…
The Valley Youth Philharmonic Orchestra ,VYPO, is a program that has been bringing together talented teens from around Los Angeles for nearly a decade. The conductor for the program is Henry Shin, who works alongside the founder and manager, Jackie Koo, as well as many instrument coaches. VYPO currently consists of numerous instruments including violins,…
Many middle school students, who used to attend many activities to widen their faith with God, have not been able to worship during the coronavirus time. Almost all of these kids are unable to even go to church to praise on Sundays and are stuck in their house.Therefore, the people who usually hold the annual…
It’s rare that art is looked upon as a useful profession in society. Certainly, it doesn’t garner a reputation for being well-paying – which is why you’ll hardly find parents telling their children to be artists rather than doctors or engineers. And why would it? To many of the population, art has long been the…
What has arguably been the most challenging semester of school has finally ended for most students in Los Angeles. Normally, students would be excited for winter break, however, this year has not only taken away the excitement students used to have from staying at home, but also has brought forth its own set of problems….
The semester has finally come to an end and the beginning of winter break is bringing more holiday cheer to students. But, because of the coronavirus, most families are moving their vacation plans to the future when doing so is safe. In order to spend the winter break safely at the comfort of their homes,…
During quarantine, people have been stuck at home without much to do and nowhere to go. New virtual reality headsets offer the ability to experience different worlds, all while staying in ones own home. Whether it be visiting outer space, going paragliding over the Grand Canyon, petting dinosaurs or watching Netflix, virtual reality offers it…
Since the beginning of this entire coronavirus pandemic, one very disappointing and valuable opportunity many of us have lost is visiting live concerts. High schools, middle schools, and elementary schools with music programs normally hold live concerts every winter , however, none have the opportunity to showcase a live winter concert filled with music this…