Many students have the dream of pursuing a career in the fields of science or medicine. Most of the time, students know exactly what kind of doctor or scientist they want to be, but they do not know the proper steps they should take to get closer to achieving their dreams. The Academy of Science…
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[Editor’s Column] How to Virtually Volunteer with the Red Cross
August has passed by quickly, and many students have started school virtually. Because of this, many students can not participate in extracurricular activities like they have done in previous years. Therefore, many students are looking for online volunteer opportunities and internships. Students who are searching for opportunities that give them not only volunteer hours, but…
[Editor’s Column] Do Runners Need to Wear Masks?
It was all greetings and smiles when Culver City High School’s cross country team returned for the new school year – albeit virtually. The Zoom meeting represented the second time the team had seen each other in nearly five months, and while hardly serving as a substitute for in-person interaction, the relief was obvious. The…
Senior Sunrise in Quarantine
Many seniors expressed their disappointment in starting their senior year online, as they would be missing out on the true last year of their high school experience. With Covid-19 still ongoing, it is unsure whether this year’s seniors will return to their school campuses and whether special events like prom and graduation will happen. In…
Slam Dunk On COVID-19
On March 11, 2020, the NBA was informed that Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert had tested positive for COVID-19. In response to the news, the NBA announced that all game play would be suspended and that the association would use this hiatus to “determine [its] next steps for moving forward” in regard to the coronavirus…
Rooftop Fam in NYC: Brooklyn Grange
When you think of New York City, green spaces and farming aren’t the first things that come to mind. Brooklyn Grange is an exception to this rule, however. Brooklyn Grange comprises a total of three rooftops throughout NYC, and its goal is to grow and distribute fresh vegetables and herbs to those living in the…
Lesson from Rubik’s Cubes
Everyone has heard of the three-dimensional cube made from smaller pieces that twist and turn but miraculously manage to keep their original shape. These cubes made by Erno Rubik, a Hungarian architect and professor, were originally made to teach his students three-dimensional geometry, however, they ended up being used for amusement. When I was younger,…
Connecting With the Motherland
Korean Homeland Education (K-HED) is a program in which students actually go to Korea during the summer and immerse themselves in the culture. Anyone is able to join, as long as they have some form of Korean descent. The original program does cost money, but as a result of COVID-19, this year they offered the…
[Editor’s Column] Crocheting; A Hobby to Pass the Time
During the summer and quarantine, I had the opportunity to find new hobbies. I have found many activities I enjoyed, such as creating bead bracelets and making desserts, but out of all the activities, I found crocheting to be the hobby that I enjoyed the most. TikTok is an online platform where people can upload…
[Editor’s Column] Lake Arrowhead Camping
As my summer vacation was coming to a close, I had the opportunity to visit Lake Arrowhead and spend a total of two nights and two days camping in the area. Lake Arrowhead is located deep inside the San Bernardino Forest,California, a national park with a diverse environment. My family and I stayed in a…