It’s no doubt that the recent situation with the Coronavirus has changed everyone’s plans for the springtime. With many places, such as amusement parks, national nature reserves, malls, and restaurants being unavailable, we find ourselves at home, feeling somewhat confined. But of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t make the best of these conditions. You…
Author: Elyse Nah
Multicultural Week at Sunset Highschool
There’s no doubt that the United States has become more diverse throughout the years. The U.S culture can’t easily be labeled as a single heritage; different ethos merged overtime to develop it into the multicultural country it is today. In my community in Bethany, Oregon, there is no dominance of a specific ethnic group, but…
Movement: The Musical Talents of The Youth
I recently attended an event led by an organization of young boys and girls aged 10-16 who share their musical talents with the elderly. This event, called “Movement”, took place at a nursing home in Beaverton Oregon. The young musicians played various classical pieces from Beethoven to Dvorak. When the event started, most of the…
Making A Difference One Meal At A Time
As a resident of Portland, Oregon, I have always been aware of the large population of homeless people in my area. On every trip to the grocery store, car ride to school, or stroll around a park, I’d see dirty tents and shopping carts parked underneath bridges, people holding signs at traffic stops and huddled…