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…
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Getting Vaccinated; Not as Painful as You Think
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…
Wake Up from a Nap Without Grogginess
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…
Volunteering Amidst COVID-19
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…
Opportunities for Vaccination
Starting in December, people included in Phase 1a of vaccination, such as healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents, were recommended for the COVID vaccination. Now that everyone who is 16 or older is eligible for the vaccination, there are more opportunities to register. One way is to go through myturn.ca.gov, which is for residents…
The Side Effects of the Covid Vaccine
A whole year has passed since Covid-19 first started to spread around the world. This devastating pandemic has caused many families to lose their loved ones. In order to minimize these horrific effects of the virus, vaccines have been tested and are currently being given to the elderly, essential workers, and those susceptible to the…
School’s Plan for Reopening Faces Skepticism
With COVID-19 still at large in Los Angeles County, and with most high school students still unvaccinated, Culver City High School (CCHS)’s plan for a return to in-person learning has been met with widespread pushback. As the Los Angeles Unified School District has begun preparing for its own reopening, CCHS and its associated elementary and…
St. Matthew Catholic Church “One Meal Movement”
With the coronavirus surging on, many homeless people in several communities suffer from the scarcity of food and general supplies to keep them going through these difficult times. To help these communities, a church called St. Matthew Korean Catholic Church planned a “one meal movement” program to provide food and supplies for those in need….
An Experience To Remember
Why does the outdoors seem so unusual? Not so much the sight of the outdoors, but rather the feeling of being outdoors. This was a question I pondered upon as I entered the doors of my highschool. I nervously walked through the front office, into the main hallway, which led to the cafeteria, then boom-…
The Never-Ending Journey to the Perfect Smile
After two long years, my orthodontist finally told me what any person with braces wants to hear: “You’re getting your braces off.” Those words gave me a sense of comfort and eased me from my worries about having to start high school with braces, as I had considered them another feature I would be insecure…