The Class of 2020 ended their senior year of high school with sadness. No graduation, no prom, and no parties. Everyone across the nation was able to empathize with these students, since the senior year is such a key part of high school. Many thought last semester was the end, but now, the Class of…
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AP Exams, They’re Really Not a Big Deal
Despite the chaos many have been going through during these few months, due to COVID-19, students have much more on their minds than normal. AP exams are yearly tests that students take to prove their readiness for college. These exams are usually held in May, and are 3 hour long tests that students spend months…
[Editor’s Column] Discover Public Health, Why Not?
From news that is flooded with statistics regarding the current COVID 19 pandemic, to trackings and quickly-updated health regulations, many have received a glimpse of what “public health” looks like- specifically “epidemiology.” According to CDC’s definition, public health is “the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.” While medicine focuses…
How Taking Breaks Increases Productivity While Reducing Stress
No one could have expected the situation that the world is now in at the beginning of January, so the international quarantine caught the many off guard. Everyone was looking forward to a new year with different goals they wanted to achieve, but those goals seemed to fade once the lockdown, due to COVID-19, started….
Reopening Schools? What an LAUSD Teacher Thinks on the Subject
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of life, and as the 2020-2021 school year approaches, schools all over the nation are making important decisions that have the power to impact the lives of millions of students. In the Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD, the second largest school district in the country, teachers, students,…
[Editor’s Column] Code an “Outside the Box” Mobile App in 2 Weeks
Kode with Klossy is a national coding non-profit company co-founded in 2015 by supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Karlie Kloss. Since the initial camp four years ago, consisting of 21 total students, Kode with Klossy exponentially grew each consecutive year, now awarding camp scholarships to thousands of young girls nationwide. From July 7th through July 17th,…
Rescuing A Pet From A Foreign Country
In the deep, dark countryside of South Korea, many furry friends are facing mistreatment by cruel, money-driven individuals. Yet, many kind-hearted animal supporters around the world are adopting these homeless pets from across the ocean, to give permanent hospitality. Many non-profit organizations and social media groups – such as Korean Paws Rescue, Furever Together, and…
Getting Creative in Quarantine
COVID-19 has taken away so much from each of our lives. The pandemic has caused everyone to stay stuck in their homes and change up their routine lives. However, people quickly learned to take advantage of the extra time and allow their creativity to run wild. One way to utilize time wisely is to further…
Learning Life Through Fencing
The date is July 7, 2019. Inside the Greater Columbus Convention Center, a young fencer by the name Aidan Lee prepares for his tournament – Youth 12 (Y12) – which consists of multiple bouts. An announcer calls for the first round, which consists of pools, where the athlete must face a variety of individual opponents. …
OC Fair 2019
For many Californians, the Orange County Fair is considered one of the most popular summer events. Abbreviated as the OC Fair, the Orange County Fair is held every summer at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, attracting more than a million visitors every year. The 2019 OC Fair this year lasted…