With older adults and the elderly being the most vulnerable to Covid-19, this is a dangerous time for them. Many elderly people in retirement facilities suffer from dementia and may struggle to protect themselves from Covid-19 by forgetting to wash their hands or wear masks. They may also have difficulty understanding the deadliness of the…
At the height of COVID, schools, restaurants, amusement parks, and other public spaces were shut down, putting the world in pause. Therefore, meeting with friends was much more difficult, and it was hard to authentically engage and connect without that face-to face interaction. Now, as vaccines are more accessible and quarantine restrictions have been lifted,…
After almost a full year of distance learning, students and teachers have just begun to adjust to the new circumstances brought upon us due to COVID-19. Hence, the news that most, if not all, Los Angeles schools are beginning to let staff and students on campus’ by mid-April shocked many students. Like others, I started…
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…
Over the past few weeks, many people have suffered from pollen allergies. Although pollen season is tough for many students, there is another season that brings even more suffering: AP season. Usually the season for advanced placement exams (AP exams) begins in May, but this year Collegeboard, the administrators of the exams, pushed back the…
It is just as easy to turn towards bad habits as it is to stray away from good habits. We often forget that taking care of ourselves is what enables us to care for others. Most of us have probably fallen victim into developing a bad habit during quarantine. I, myself, contracted the less popular…
Video games are often portrayed as something bad. Parents often criticize video games for taking up too much time every day. However, nowadays there is too much time left over. During this time, I have used video games to fill the spaces normal everyday activities held. I have discovered that videogames are a great way…
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…
The Lake Oswego School District has officially started its transition to hybrid in-person instruction for its high school students. In mid-March, the district implemented limited in-person learning for elementary and middle schools, but since mid-April, the policy ultimately became extended to high schools. In order to comply with building capacity restrictions, the district has divided…
Although many businesses and organizations have temporarily shut down due to COVID-19, this does not stop people from wanting to help their community. As a result, students especially, have done everything they can to volunteer despite the multiple safety protocols that have been put in place. Sophia Cervantes, the co-head of the community service commission…
