Art can be found in our everyday lives, but it’s rare to find such a large array of art displays in one space. Orange County hosts two prominent art festivals every year: the Festival of the Arts and the Sawdust Festival. Although the events differ, both promise to present visitors with an astonishing collection of…
Nothing says summer like the smell of fried food as you feel the wind against your face on a ride, and there’s no better place to experience that than the OC Fair. The Orange County Fair is an annual event that takes place in Costa Mesa, California, during the summer. Although the fair was closed…
In a world of over seven billion people, it can be hard to know where you belong. Every day, we are confronted by seas of people with whom we share countless similarities and differences. In order to navigate this vast universe in a meaningful way, it is important to understand who you are: your values,…
For many of us, spring break marks one year since the start of something truly unprecedented: the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we seem to be approaching the light at the end of the tunnel, it is still undoubtedly important to abide by safety guidelines. As we all know by now, the threat posed by the coronavirus…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine has encouraged many individuals to embark on a variety of creative endeavors. People across the world have experimented with painting, dancing, baking, and just about anything imaginable as they find new passions or rediscover old ones. For me, the latter was the case, as I rekindled an…
As we all know by now, a pandemic is more than capable of making our lives difficult in more ways than one ? our social, economic, and educational successes have been undeniably hindered for the past year or so. During these difficult times, we may struggle to find joy and excitement in our extremely mundane…
It is no surprise that staying at home has caused a sudden rise in technology usage for many individuals ? especially teenagers. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have been forced to spend months on end indoors, aside from occasional trips to the grocery store or other essential errands. As a…
Due to the prolonged period of isolation caused by COVID-19, many individuals are in desperate search for an opportunity to reconnect with others without endangering themselves and their loved ones. Many of the activities that were enjoyed prior to the pandemic have been rendered unfeasible considering the nation’s circumstances. However, Claire Lee, a teen in…
Amidst the season of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas deals, millions of shoppers are preparing for a holiday season filled with seemingly endless bargains. According to Ecommerce News, approximately thirty percent of annual retail purchases are made during the period of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Unfortunately, this hectic spending often leads to extraordinarily…
Every year, thousands of Arnold O. Beckman High School students flood the hallways to visit a plethora of booths and explore their interests. Club Rush is an annual event that allows individuals to discover the 113 clubs that the school has to offer. Each club sets up a table with bright, eye-catching posters and advertises…
