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COVID-19 has caused many schools to move to a virtual setting this year, in order to maintain safe social distancing. Although this has caused many inconveniences and hardships with adjusting, overtime people have learned to adapt. For example, Valencia High School, VHS, has found ways to continue keeping school spirit throughout quarantine. Normally at VHS,…
During the summer of 2020, many people had their vacation plans crushed because of the global pandemic caused by Covid-19. In addition to the looming threat of the virus, high school students had to deal with the unending and notorious College Board exams. Even in normal circumstances, the early spring months to the start of…
During this time of online schooling, many students may find it difficult to participate or pay attention during their school Zoom classes. Clubs and volunteer opportunities are all online, so students should be knowledgeable about proper Zoom call etiquette. Because it is difficult to partake in extracurriculars or volunteer during these times, establishing a club…
Many students struggle with fatigue, as the teenage years are typically not connected to sleep. Due to homework and extracurricular activities, students often find themselves sacrificing their down time in order to fulfill the different aspects of their lives. But what if there was a way to solve this issue of sleep deprivation? “Naps may…
A normal citizen’s life during COVID-19 might look something like this: wake up, eat breakfast, lounge about, do some work, maybe go for a walk, sleep. As students learn from home, and as most adults work either remotely or at their normal workplace with caution, LA citizens have adjusted quite well to this pandemic. However,…
People of all ages find joy in impactful hobbies that lift spirits, and give comfort in stressful times. Among a variety of hobbies, arts and crafts stands out as a constructive way for people to express themselves with creativity. According to abc.net, arts and crafts provide many benefits; from enhancing creativity and hand-eye coordination to…
The exhilarating dismissal bell, the small conversations, and the bustling hallways are all aspects of a student’s life in school. Now, millions across America are confined to their homes, attempting to accustom to an online school system. Zoom calls may now be a part of one’s daily life, but for what cost? It is a…
Modern society has made it much easier for people to lose touch and become disconnected with nature. With the large advancements in technology, it can definitely be more appealing to stay indoors than venture and explore the outside world. However, I have been fortunate enough to have been exposed to the depths of Mother Nature…
During a time of remote learning, BHTutoring, a program in the Beverly Hills School District, offers tutoring services for struggling students. Compared to previous years, where all instructions were given in person, BHTutoring has fully adapted to the new method of teaching. Through Zoom, students are given peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring sessions for an hour…
After a full two weeks of hybrid learning, Irvine Unified School District, IUSD, confirmed 10 students and teachers who tested positive for the Coronavirus. Is going back to school worth the risks? On September 24, 2020, IUSD was one of the first schools in Orange County to open for in-person sessions for the first time…
