It’s that time of the year, the perfect time for hiking. Recently, I went hiking in the Van Norden Meadow, and learned quite a lot. There are so many beautiful aspects of nature that you are able to see on a hiking trip, but in order to enjoy them, you need to prepare well. Trust…
It has been a decade since the Fukushima nuclear accident took place. In 2011, a tsunami and the Great East Japan Earthquake destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. At the time, Japan had stored radioactive water in tanks at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power. Japan has now announced that it will dump more than 1.23…
Dreams are a phenomenon no one fully understands. We define dreams as “a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person‘s mind during sleep.” However, what we cease to fully comprehend is why we dream and why we have certain dreams. Some say dreams are influenced by your daily life, while some say…
During the pandemic, orchestras have not been able to gather together and perform. Because of this, different musical ensembles, such as orchestras and bands, have had to adapt and create ways to replicate the sound of a live orchestra as best as possible. People who have never played with a musical group may not understand…
With more people becoming vaccinated and COVID rates falling, many people are considering the vaccine. Some may be skeptical about getting the shot because of the side effects, but I can assure you that getting vaccinated is worth it all. Before I received my first dose of the vaccine on May 21st, my best friend…
During stressful times, after pulling an all-nighter, or maybe if one is simply in need of a break, taking a nap is a great way to recharge. However, many may be familiar with feeling groggy and sometimes even more tired after a nap. Naps can also cause people to have trouble falling asleep later at…
Although many students miss things about in-person learning, schools before the pandemic were generally drab; the daily schedule of classes barely dragging students through their academic responsibilities. It was field trips that made many excited for school at times. Days when schools made such trips would usually be without monotonous lectures and boring class work….
Coronavirus has stopped so many gatherings and concerts for music students around the whole world. However, as many people are getting the vaccine, schools have started to have outdoor orchestra practices. Just a few weeks ago, Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association, SCSBOA, posted its annual concert on Youtube, showcasing the students who were…
I fumble to take out my phone from my small hiking backpack as I try to take a picture of the iconic Hollywood sign a few miles ahead of me. Behind me, I hear the chatter of my Boy Scout peers of Troop 173, taking a break after the hike up the trail as they…
After more than a year of battling Covid-19, “Covid fatigue” is hitting hard, leaving many tired of being anxious, worried, and detained indoors. Unlike our usual expectations of springtime, where joy rings in the air, reality has secluded us behind closed doors and left us only with hope for a brighter future. To cope with…
