With the 2020 year coming to an end, nothing has changed. This year has been tragic to say the least. It has been 9 months since the beginning of quarantine and this “life” that we attend every morning has become the usual. Staying home to eat, late nights watching Netflix, no strolls in the park,…
The Certificate of Merit (CM) is a music study program that annually evaluates young students in California on their musical ability. Sponsored by the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC), the evaluation typically takes place between mid-February and April. Students are tested on their music performance as they play from their repertoire of two to…
As students throughout high school learn everything from physical education to the Great Gatsby, many leave thinking that they know quite a bit about the real world around them and feeling very confident in themselves. However, many students lack financial literacy, something that is offered by only a few courses in school, and a class…
Recently, I was given the opportunity to become involved in a local community food drive. This food drive was held at Culver City High School, with the main purpose being to help distribute food to those who could not afford it. At first, my perception of volunteering at this event was that it would be…
You’re about to go out on a nightly run when a notification from the app, Citizen, pops up on your phone: “Reports of a man with a knife 0.4 miles away.” You immediately drop your stuff and go back to the comforts of your bed. As you further scroll through Citizen, you open to a…
As the month of October passed, many people unfortunately felt like this year’s Spooky Season went by too quickly. Usually, in October, there are a plethora of fun activities that many partake in, such as Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Horror nights, and costume parties. However, this year has been drastically different due to the coronavirus pandemic. It…
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…
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…
Trends, a general direction in which something is developing or changing, are always shifting; whether it be fashion, social media, or hotspots. There are many types of trends nowadays, and due to fast fashion, they are constantly changing. Fashion-wise, especially for females, there are many different trends that have come up these past years. Fast…
CollegeBoard is a nonprofit organization that runs the AP program and the SATs. The AP program is an Advanced Placement course which prepares students for a regulated test at the end of the semester. This test, if passed with high marks, allows students to “skip” this course in colleges/universities. Not only that, but the AP…
