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…
Completing Home Improvements Projects in Quarantine
With the recent surge in coronavirus cases in the United States, people around the country have been strongly encouraged to continue to self-quarantine as states have paused their reopenings and enforced stricter stay-at-home orders. With most people unable to resume their daily lives, many have been stuck at home, needing to develop new hobbies or…
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…
Online Part-time Jobs During Coronavirus Pandemic
During the summer, many high school students plan to work their first part-time job. Oftentimes, these experiences are crucial in building the work experiences and confidence of a growing teen. By working part-time jobs, high school students are able to earn extra pocket money while learning important life skills. Students can also learn how to…
[Editor’s Column] Whitney High’s Anthology: “Hear Us Roar: Black Lives Matter”
This year’s last edition of the Whitney High School Newspaper, “The Wildcat’s Tale,” was dedicated to the student body’s advocacy for the Black Lives Matter’s movement. In the span of three days, the school newspaper collected 26 total submissions, ranging from artwork to poetry and writing, from both faculty and students. However, this publication is…
End Procrastination Today!
As of July 3, it has been exactly 110 days since the last school closure in California. Many students and adults have found ways to cope with their current quarantined situation, but even now, many others still have a hard time staying motivated and finishing their tasks. Some days students and adults may feel weary,…
[Editor’s Column] An Unordinary Summer
This year is definitely going down in history. There have been so many crazy events in the span of only a few months, and now that summer is here, some people are feeling more down than usual. But how are people going to enjoy their summer to their fullest during this time of self isolation? …
Celebrating the 4th of July During a Pandemic
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, all 50 states have seen closures of many retail stores along with the cancellation of many summer plans. With the first large national holiday, the 4th of July, having just passed, and with what presumes to be the second spike of coronavirus already in full effect, plans not only for…
The Launching of a Student Created Start-Up Company; Munch!
I first began working on my business, Munch (eatwithmunch.com), 6 months ago under a business incubator called GATSVI. For months, Munch was a shifting idea that underwent several changes and pivots; previously, it was a project that lacked feasibility and received much criticism from mentors. However, it was after these changes that the business settled…
BitHacks: An Event for Future Computer Programmers
For the week of June 15-19, I spent my mornings learning how to “hack” computer systems. No, I wasn’t setting myself up for future lawsuits, I was actually participating in a hackathon event, where budding computer programmers tackle some of the challenges facing a wide range of business industries. At BitHacks 2020, students all over…