Quarantine undoubtedly has made life extremely dull. With distancing measures, the majority of our lives have been transferred to online portals. There is one opening, however, that we can enter during the endless hours spent alone. Video games have become a popular method of entertainment for those stuck at home. Three games– Minecraft, Animal Crossing:…
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Behind the Scenes: The Journey of an Animator Amidst COVID-19
The live-action entertainment industry is quite literally clapping the slate as filming sites for movies, premiers, and even auditions have had to be shut down or be put on hold indefinitely, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. However, it is a little different for the animation entertainment industry, which is actually thriving due to…
Taking Advantage of Time to Ourselves
The Coronavirus has caused a difficult time for all of us, whether it’s due to our health and safety, mental well-being, or daily activities. However, there are still ways to get through this pandemic and make the most of it. As we need to do our part and take safety precautions regarding the pandemic, going…
(EDITORS COLUMN) How the La Canada School District is Addressing Diversity, Race, and Inclusivity
As of the 2019-2020 school year, the La Canada School District, LCUSD, has implemented the Diversity, Race, and Inclusivity (DEI) initiative. The initiative focuses on addressing key areas such as discipline, policies, curriculum, school activities, and involvements in order to promote those core values and enforce the community within schools. The district hired Christina Hale-Elliot,…
(EDITORS COLUMN ) Cleveland Charter High School Students Fight for the Truth
During the quarantine period, a few former seniors from Grover Cleveland Charter High School, with the help of hundreds of Cleveland students, were able to bring sexual harassment at school to light. Although many answers were based on Cleveland High School, it is important to remember this is an issue that students in many schools…
A Resolution to Resolutions
As was tradition, many people sat down around January first in 2020 and made resolutions. These could have ranged from exercising, obtaining a significant other, or reading more often. After finishing the list we went back to partying and forgot about it in the morning. Waking up groggy clouds judgment, so we all decided that…
The Unmasking of a New Year
“Happy New Year!” A welcoming proverb spread globally among people every January 1st. This year, however, the phrase seems more desperate. 2020 was monotonous up until the very end. Many people anticipated ultimate change and new opportunities, yet these anticipations fell short when the unprecedented coronavirus began to spread like wildfire and quarantine became a…
The Valley Youth Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2020 Winter Concert
The Valley Youth Philharmonic Orchestra ,VYPO, is a program that has been bringing together talented teens from around Los Angeles for nearly a decade. The conductor for the program is Henry Shin, who works alongside the founder and manager, Jackie Koo, as well as many instrument coaches. VYPO currently consists of numerous instruments including violins,…
2020 Senior Photos Experience
Taking senior photos is a significant aspect of the last year of one’s high school experience since it is a way to commemorate all that students have done so far in life. It also becomes an important image that a person can look back and reflect upon years later, recalling all of the good memories…
Junior High Youth Day
Many middle school students, who used to attend many activities to widen their faith with God, have not been able to worship during the coronavirus time. Almost all of these kids are unable to even go to church to praise on Sundays and are stuck in their house.Therefore, the people who usually hold the annual…