It’s rare that art is looked upon as a useful profession in society. Certainly, it doesn’t garner a reputation for being well-paying – which is why you’ll hardly find parents telling their children to be artists rather than doctors or engineers. And why would it? To many of the population, art has long been the…
Category: Editor’s Column
(EDITORS COLUMN) Hiking at Griffith Park
The coronavirus has continued to be a great threat to our society, as outdoor dining has been limited and stay-at-home precautions have been placed. Because of this, many people are being forced to stay indoors, which leads to unhealthy routines and eating habits. Exercising indoors at gyms can be dangerous, so a better, more safe…
(EDITORS COLUMN) Running a Journalism Club Amidst a Pandemic
The night before my first meeting as the newly named president of Culver City High School’s Journalism Club, I was stuck inside my room, panicking. There were all sorts of concerns – would I be able connect to new members on Zoom? Would I be able to deal with the possibility of my connection cutting…
(EDITOR’S COLUMN) Embrace Your Origins
In America, there are many different cultures and languages, hence the nickname the country was given in its early days, the melting pot. However, due to societal pressure and the idea of an “American”, many people of color have suppressed their culture to assimilate. Now, more than ever, Americans should strive for a greater understanding…
(Editor’s Column) Voting in a Presidential Election During a Pandemic; The Changes and the Risk
Before the pandemic, voting was simple. Citizens who wanted to vote would register beforehand, and then find out where their local voting location was. After that, they would wait until voting day and then arrive to fill out their balot. Simply put, in previous years it boiled down to the essence of going to the…
EDITORS COLUMN Culver City High School’s Cross Country Team Returns to In-Person Training
October 27th, 2020, marked a return to in-person training for Culver City High School’s cross country team, one of the first alongside the school’s football and water polo teams to be allowed to resume after social distancing caused by COVID-19. The practice was marked by a strict adherence to a set of health protocols, put…
A Guide to College Admissions: Virtual Information Sessions
High school seniors around the world are currently applying to colleges, an important decision that will influence their young adulthood and futures. After four years of stacking the building blocks to their expansive futures, students must finally take the leap into a new chapter of their lives by committing to a college. To explore a…
Early Waking, The Key To Success for Students and Adults
How do you achieve your dreams? While you may not be able to do so during social distancing, caused by COVID-19, you can still work towards them. And one thing that I suggest, which really seems to help, is waking up early. Many individuals have dreams that they want to reach in life. However, out…
Silverado Canyon Fire Causes Over 90,000 Irvine Residents to Evacuate
On Monday, October 26, at around 8 a.m., I woke up to a windy morning and the smell of smoke. I then received an unexpected call from my friend, who is also my neighbor, letting me know that we had to evacuate immediately. Confused, I looked outside the window and saw that the sky was…
Valencia High School’s Virtual Spirit Days
COVID-19 has caused many schools to move to a virtual setting this year, in order to maintain safe social distancing. Although this has caused many inconveniences and hardships with adjusting, over time, people have learned to adapt. For example, Valencia High School, VHS, has found ways to continue keeping school spirit throughout quarantine. Normally at…