The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, OMSI, presents different special exhibits all year, and currently, it is exhibiting Dinosaurs Revealed. The current exhibit is described as taking a journey back to North America 250 million years ago. Visitors can experience life sized dinosaurs, detailed fossils, and more. On average, this exhibit takes approximately 60…
Now that the world is gradually stabilizing from Covid-19’s blow, people have been starting to ease back into traveling. Since sightseeing in different countries might be difficult, touring areas nearby may be a convenient option. If one thinks of the United States, certain cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago may come to mind,…
Recently, we have been experiencing the implementation of the virtual world in our daily lives; this can be from playing games, such as Valorant and Animal Crossing, to creating or buying Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). These new technologies are known as the metaverse. Metaverse is a virtual-reality space where users can interact in a virtual environment…
Beginning in late June, I changed my mindset and decided to work more on myself. I have been mainly sedentary during the past year due to quarantine and online schooling. Every day was mostly the same for me. Sit on my chair. Turn on my computer. Work for hours. Whether it be completing assignments or…
The pandemic has brought with it countless changes to our lives, many of these being especially for the worse. The mental health of many students, parents, professionals, and adults have taken a hit, with fewer social interactions and more uncertainties in life. The future of American economy, despite relative growth within the past year, is…
A billion is a huge number. Do you know that a billion items of clothing are produced each year? Dido you also know that 3 out of 5 fashion garments end up in a landfill within a year of purchase? When was the last time you wore that shirt that you bought for a fashion…
A few close friends and I recently went to the American Museum of Natural History: a place none of us have been to in the past decade. The same long stairs were still there, and our 26th president greeted us from his perch on a bench. It certainly was the magnificent and impressive American Museum…
As most coronavirus restrictions are being lifted, the world is transitioning towards “normal” life. Recently, families have been planning trips and vacations in order to fill their summer with meaningful experiences. The past year and a half has limited travel, therefore, many people have been craving the act of riding on a plane, train, or…
On June 15th, California’s Governor Newsom dropped the original mask guidelines, meaning that masks are no longer required as long as one is fully vaccinated. Furthermore, restaurants, beaches, movie theaters, and other enclosed areas are now allowed to operate at full capacity. Yet, many stores and restaurants are following their original COVID-19 protocols and some…
The SAT is administered by College Board to measure a student’s aptitude and knowledge with regard to the core academic subjects: reading, writing, and math. Unfortunately, COVID 19 has closed down many testing sites, making it extremely difficult for senior high school students to submit their SAT scores to the universities at which they are…
