Graduation was windy. Leading the procession to the time-honored strains of Pomp and Circumstance, down through the rows of plastic white chairs spanning the football field, my foremost concern wasn’t the fact that I was finally graduating high school, but rather that my cap and tassel – so carefully perched atop my head hours before…
As the school year comes to an end, Rosemont Middle School’s programs are beginning to close. Even during the pandemic, Rosemont has kept many clubs and organizations available to students. One program that is always open is CJSF, California Junior Scholarship Federation, a program that allows students to help out with community service and appreciate…
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….
Coronavirus has stopped so many gatherings and concerts for music students around the whole world. However, as many people are getting the vaccine, schools have started to have outdoor orchestra practices. Just a few weeks ago, Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association, SCSBOA, posted its annual concert on Youtube, showcasing the students who were…
With older adults and the elderly being the most vulnerable to Covid-19, this is a dangerous time for them. Many elderly people in retirement facilities suffer from dementia and may struggle to protect themselves from Covid-19 by forgetting to wash their hands or wear masks. They may also have difficulty understanding the deadliness of the…
Over the past few weeks, many people have suffered from pollen allergies. Although pollen season is tough for many students, there is another season that brings even more suffering: AP season. Usually the season for advanced placement exams (AP exams) begins in May, but this year Collegeboard, the administrators of the exams, pushed back the…
The Lake Oswego School District has officially started its transition to hybrid in-person instruction for its high school students. In mid-March, the district implemented limited in-person learning for elementary and middle schools, but since mid-April, the policy ultimately became extended to high schools. In order to comply with building capacity restrictions, the district has divided…
Although many businesses and organizations have temporarily shut down due to COVID-19, this does not stop people from wanting to help their community. As a result, students especially, have done everything they can to volunteer despite the multiple safety protocols that have been put in place. Sophia Cervantes, the co-head of the community service commission…
After almost a full year of distance learning, students and teachers have just begun to adjust to the new circumstances brought upon us due to COVID-19. Hence, the news that most, if not all, Los Angeles schools are beginning to let staff and students on campus’ by mid-April shocked many students. Like others, I started…
As we can all agree, social gatherings are difficult to participate in due to quarantine. Although there are many options to communicate online with friends and family, sometimes we want to communicate through something that reminds us more about that person. For this, many people on the Internet have been sharing photos of handmade cards…
