The pandemic has brought with it countless changes to our lives, many of these being especially for the worse. The mental health of many students, parents, professionals, and adults have taken a hit, with fewer social interactions and more uncertainties in life. The future of American economy, despite relative growth within the past year, is…
Author: Jeffrey Kwon
Should Field Trips be a Priority Once Schools Open?
Although many students miss things about in-person learning, schools before the pandemic were generally drab; the daily schedule of classes barely dragging students through their academic responsibilities. It was field trips that made many excited for school at times. Days when schools made such trips would usually be without monotonous lectures and boring class work….
Reopening Stadiums
The roar of crowds cheers on players as they bat, dribble, shoot, run, slide, hit, and steal. The intensity of sports events normally draws thousands, if not tens of thousands, of attendees during normal sports seasons. March Madness, the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the NBA Finals are just a few of the examples…
The End of a Not So Normal School Year
What has arguably been the most challenging semester of school has finally ended for most students in Los Angeles. Normally, students would be excited for winter break, however, this year has not only taken away the excitement students used to have from staying at home, but also has brought forth its own set of problems….
The End of the Year in Quarantine; A Different Experience Than Before
The month of November has come, and the holiday season is beginning to make the world look more festive. A mad frenzy of sales, bright decorations, and Christmas cheer will start to fill towns, signaling the end of another year. It is usually around this time I begin to reflect on the course of my…
The Hardships of Having Virtual Orchestras
The mellifluous sound permeating through the air, the smooth motion of the conductor guiding the musicians, and the rewarding concerts from culminating months of rehearsals and practice are all reasons why being a part of orchestras has been so enjoyable for me in the past. Yet, because of the current pandemic, so many aspects of…