Growing up as a teenager in 2020 is hard. We students have had everything dear to us — from our summer plans to our schedules, and everything in between — cancelled or thrown into a frenzy of confusion. So what can we do to manage during these times of chaos? Well, the answer has become…
As August passes by, many students have said our goodbyes to the late nights of watching Netflix and the bliss of sleeping in until midday, and have instead bid greetings to the new school year. However, as a last-minute vacation, my parents and I decided to go out on a family outing; somewhere we could…
“The show must go on.” Due to the drastic shifts in Angeleno lives caused by COVID-19, schools, businesses, and individuals have been forced to come up with creative ways to adjust. Because in-person contact is no longer an option to communicate with others, online platforms such as Zoom meetings and Google Hangouts have become…
It has been normalized for most citizens to wear masks when going outside. Whether you are going to the supermarket or a walk after dinner, you see masks, securely placed over each face. But, recognizing that temperatures are rising these days in Los Angeles, will masks remain a must even in the sweltering heat of…
Because so many people are inevitably left with more time on their hands, it has become a trend to begin working on summer bodies. On social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, millions of home exercise videos are blowing up and reaching out to many people. These videos focus on a variety of things, including…
Despite knowing that quarantine is good for our communities, most people can’t help but feel bored. Even with online school and AP studying to do at home, students find themselves with a lot more time. Usually, I spent that time roaming about the house back and forth, going to the kitchen and to my room…
As a member of a school club called DECA, formerly known as the Distributive Education Clubs of America, I was able to attend the district competition in Anaheim, California this year. DECA is a business-oriented club in which members participate in role-plays and tests. The tests are pretty self-explanatory as it comprises business-oriented questions from…
Mr. Jewett’s Spanish class was going over a lesson when suddenly, BANG! SMASH! BOOM! Mr. Jewett sighs once more, as the students all curiously look towards the window to see what’s happening. Finally, he informs us that this is a brand-new start for North Hollywood High School. Later, during fourth period, I find out that…
When the dismissal bell rings, a hoard of students rush out of school, some running to their parents’ cars to get picked up, others walking with their friends to the bus station, but most excitedly making their way to restaurants and food stores. North Hollywood High School is surrounded by a large number of eateries,…
On October 15, 2019, the North Hollywood HGM (Highly Gifted Magnet) freshman class went on a field trip to Shakespeare’s The Tragedie of Macbeth: An Immersive Experience! The interactive experience was hosted by The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA). The event was practically a haunted house, as students walked through different scenes of the…
