It has been almost a year since the coronavirus struck the world and forced people to stay in isolation. Even now, many people continue to quarantine for the safety of themselves and others around them. School and working at home have now become integrated into people’s lives and have taken a toll on their health,…
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Korean Dramas to Watch During Free Time
In today’s society, many people spend countless hours on their phones, whether it’s reading social media or playing phone games. Instead of wasting time on the phone, watching a Korean drama is a more entertaining alternative. . With all of different choices and platforms, it can be challenging to find good dramas to watch. Luckily,…
Limit Screen Time for a Healthier Lifestyle
As Covid-19 reigns the harness on people’s daily lives, the doors to social interactions and outdoor activities are creeping shut, leaving people secluded in the safety of their homes. Digital screen time is on the rise as people turn to technology in entertainment, virtual school, communication, and careers. Electronics are a part of everyone’s daily…
[EDITORS COLUMN] Crochet Craze
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine has encouraged many individuals to embark on a variety of creative endeavors. People across the world have experimented with painting, dancing, baking, and just about anything imaginable as they find new passions or rediscover old ones. For me, the latter was the case, as I rekindled an…
Local Students Support Those In Need
A group of high school students were eager to help out their community, however, they were not sure what to do. There were many opportunities at various different places, but the group struggled to figure out where to volunteer. One student in this group, Anna Yoon, was told by her mother about a certain food…
Ecoclub; Thriving and Helping Others Amidst a Pandemic
With COVID-19 circulating rapidly, and infection rates constantly climbing, it has been increasingly difficult for high school community service clubs to find a venue or cause to lend their support to. Coming near to the end of the school year, many students also desperately need those last few volunteer hours to fulfill the looming requirements…
Refugee Crises: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Singing is a natural form of human expression, a channel by which we can vent out our deep inner emotions. For some, however, this innate urge is forbidden. A youth volunteering organization, Life Reset Foundation, held an online forum in January, 2021, with Sedighe Salehi (Sedi), a former refugee camp resident in Moria Camp, on…
How an Elementary School Choir is Operating Online During a Pandemic
Would you enroll your child for a virtual choir experience this year? Many parents have hesitated to sign their children up for additional online programs after a long day at Zoom school. In fact, when 28 K-5th grade parents were asked if they would enroll their children in an online after school program this year,…
Asian Youth Has Promoted Activism Within the Community
Dear Asian Youth, also known as DAY, is a youth founded-and-run organization. As the name suggests, the organization focuses on empowering Asian youth. DAY was founded by 16 year old Stephanie Hu, who originally started the program as a website to publish her poetry. The uniqueness and timing of the founding of DAY led to…
The New Future: Virtual Reality
The introduction of virtual reality was a massive leap into an idea that could change everyday lifestyle, and it remains a crucial component in the field of technology. Currently, virtual reality is used in so many places and in different aspects of society, some of which include playing games with life-like interactions in the easiness…