People of all ages find joy in impactful hobbies that lift spirits, and give comfort in stressful times. Among a variety of hobbies, arts and crafts stands out as a constructive way for people to express themselves with creativity. According to abc.net, arts and crafts provide many benefits; from enhancing creativity and hand-eye coordination to…
The exhilarating dismissal bell, the small conversations, and the bustling hallways are all aspects of a student’s life in school. Now, millions across America are confined to their homes, attempting to accustom to an online school system. Zoom calls may now be a part of one’s daily life, but for what cost? It is a…
Modern society has made it much easier for people to lose touch and become disconnected with nature. With the large advancements in technology, it can definitely be more appealing to stay indoors than venture and explore the outside world. However, I have been fortunate enough to have been exposed to the depths of Mother Nature…
During a time of remote learning, BHTutoring, a program in the Beverly Hills School District, offers tutoring services for struggling students. Compared to previous years, where all instructions were given in person, BHTutoring has fully adapted to the new method of teaching. Through Zoom, students are given peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring sessions for an hour…
After a full two weeks of hybrid learning, Irvine Unified School District, IUSD, confirmed 10 students and teachers who tested positive for the Coronavirus. Is going back to school worth the risks? On September 24, 2020, IUSD was one of the first schools in Orange County to open for in-person sessions for the first time…
When it comes to languages, many of us seem to suffice in learning just one ? namely, English. After all, everything in America seems to be centered off of the English language, and according to the 15th edition of the Ethnologue, it’s the most influential language in the world. Many of us stumbled through the…
Technology has been shaping our society since the beginning of humanity. From the first telephone invented in 1876 to the various iPhones we have today, technology is constantly evolving. One of the more recent innovations in communication is social media. Almost everyone has experienced or at least heard about social media apps. Available on the…
Among Us is an online social deduction game that takes place in a space themed environment. Modeled after other classic multiplayer party games, such as Mafia and Werewolf, Among Us divides players into two roles: the majority are “crewmates” and a small number of people are “imposters”. The crewmates perform various tasks while trying to…
Wake up. Eat. Do homework. Sleep. Repeat. Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the nation earlier this year, many students found their exciting lives being reduced to a mundane cycle of the same few actions. Among numerous activities, volunteer opportunities were suddenly very limited. During this time, Nimi Patel, a junior at Arnold O. Beckman High…
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…
