It is safe to say that exercising during COVID-19 has been difficult. Not only are many gyms and fitness centers across the country still closed or restricted in capacity and availability, but it has also been challenging to exercise safely and consistently do so. Staying at home in isolation has made many feel too stressed…
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How to Exercise Safely During Quarantine
It is safe to say that exercising during COVID-19 has been difficult. Not only are many gyms and fitness centers across the country still closed or restricted in capacity and availability, but it has also been challenging to exercise safely and consistently do so. Staying at home in isolation has made many feel too stressed…
Club Rush: COVID-19 Edition
Every year, thousands of Arnold O. Beckman High School students flood the hallways to visit a plethora of booths and explore their interests. Club Rush is an annual event that allows individuals to discover the 113 clubs that the school has to offer. Each club sets up a table with bright, eye-catching posters and advertises…
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, overtime people have learned to adapt. For example, Valencia High School, VHS, has found ways to continue keeping school spirit throughout quarantine. Normally at VHS,…
The Standardized Stress
During the summer of 2020, many people had their vacation plans crushed because of the global pandemic caused by Covid-19. In addition to the looming threat of the virus, high school students had to deal with the unending and notorious College Board exams. Even in normal circumstances, the early spring months to the start of…
School Clubs Through Online Platforms
During this time of online schooling, many students may find it difficult to participate or pay attention during their school Zoom classes. Clubs and volunteer opportunities are all online, so students should be knowledgeable about proper Zoom call etiquette. Because it is difficult to partake in extracurriculars or volunteer during these times, establishing a club…
To Sleep, or Not to Sleep, That is the Question
Many students struggle with fatigue, as the teenage years are typically not connected to sleep. Due to homework and extracurricular activities, students often find themselves sacrificing their down time in order to fulfill the different aspects of their lives. But what if there was a way to solve this issue of sleep deprivation? “Naps may…
Maybe a Mask Isn’t So Bad After All
A normal citizen’s life during COVID-19 might look something like this: wake up, eat breakfast, lounge about, do some work, maybe go for a walk, sleep. As students learn from home, and as most adults work either remotely or at their normal workplace with caution, LA citizens have adjusted quite well to this pandemic. However,…
Consolace from Arts and Crafts
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…
Online School Fatigue and How To Overcome It.
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…