After a long year of online learning in quarantine due to COVID-19, many schools are starting to open up their campuses again, with safety mandates. However, it is no surprise that many students will have a hard time adjusting to in-person school again, especially when freshmen and sophomores have no idea what high school is…
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[EDITORS COLUMN] KWAVE’s BTS Cup Sleeve Event
With the burgeoning rise of Korean culture, fans in the United States have become obsessed with all things relating to the global phenomenon. Thanks to K-pop groups such as BTS, events, merchandise, and information surrounding Korean culture has created a craze among fans. KWAVE is an upcoming source for these fans to communicate about Korean…
[EDITORS COLUMN] Yearbook Distributes During the Summer
La Canada High School’s 2020-21 yearbook was completed in early June, due to most of the school year being online. It was also the same for the 2019-20 yearbook, as there was a lockdown in the second semester of the school year, causing a production delay. However, the 2021 yearbooks arrived on July 20th, which…
My First Ever High School Experience
This school year, I am currently a sophomore in high school. However, the reason why this year is so significant is because this is my first year experiencing high school in person. I was definitely nervous and excited at the same time; I didn’t know what to expect at all. All I knew beforehand was…
The Perfect Balance of Originality and Familiarity
Do you ever crave a new taste, yet are afraid to step out of your boundaries to explore the unknown options? Vestry is a Michelin Guide featured restaurant in New York City, with a contemporary vibe suitable for intimate gatherings. Located on the first floor of The Dominick hotel, this restaurant allows its guests to…
Impacting Others Through Sharing Perspectives: Emma’s Story
Through marshalling over 20,000 volunteers to organize beautification projects, free medical clinics, homeless assistance, and more, the 1DayLA movement has united to bring Los Angeles hope. The movement took place on July 18-24, where volunteers from all over the country gathered to demonstrate the power of love. According to a report from the U.S. Department…
Where did All the Trees Go?
These days, more and more people are paying attention to environmental issues, such as climate change. One of the issues that is always around us is deforestation. Nowadays, deforestation is happening due to logging, natural disasters, urbanization, mining, farming, and agriculture. According to the World Bank, 1.3 million square kilometers (larger than South Africa) of…
Mornings to Remember
It was five am. Loud voices pierced into my ears. I opened my weary eyes to find it still dark. My mother had called me to wake up. This week, I began morning runs with a non-profit organization called Happy Runners. This group would run and stretch weekly in order to improve their running techniques…
Returning to School In-Person at Oxford Academy
Ranked as the number one high school in California and eleventh in the nation, Oxford Academy is officially recognized as a top-tier school. Despite this, Oxford Academy was just one among the countless schools that had no choice but to use the distance learning approach for the 2020-2021 school year. Teachers and students alike had…
College-Bound Senior Asks Test-Optional Policies to the U.S. Colleges
There are many college-bound seniors who are anxious and struggling on whether to take the standardized tests or not since the test centers are gradually cancelling or closing, due to new factors. For instance, one student registered to take an ACT test, but had to change the location three times. In Hong Kong, 9 SAT…