Have you ever been a part of a group project that you dreaded because that certain somebody wouldn’t do their part? Group projects are designed for students to learn how to work collaboratively, but they’ve also been a source of friction since the beginning of time. From simple in-class partner assignments to big group finals,…
In the city of Cerritos, California, a new community shared space has opened to provide residents with an air-conditioned space to combat the summer heat waves. This space at Cerritos Park East is called a cooling center, and is currently open during heat waves, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Frank Yokoyama, Mayor Pro Tem…
As many continue to face hardships due to the coronavirus, some have been lacking the ability to feed themselves properly. To help those in distress, the students from the Academy of Science and Medicine at Crescenta Valley High School prepared a drive-thru food drive event to gather food to hand out to these people in…
I stare outside my window. Yesterday, I was able to see the mountain just behind the row of houses facing mine. Today, all I see are rooftops from the street across, then a haze of opaque gray-white. The air filter in my room, usually emanating a blue light to indicate normal air quality, has been…
Among the outcomes of Covid-19 are the closings of thousands of schools, resulting in students, at an optimum age for learning and interacting with peers, to be secluded at home. Those who are facing universal remote learning may have to encounter hours of virtual school apart from the comforting, familiar environment of bustling students and…
As an early 2000 kid, I grew up familiar with different types of entertainment. If one could go back in time and observe the different niches during recess, they would find children obsessed with card games, video games, dolls, Rubik’s Cubes, drawing, Legos, and many more. The younger me was interested in all of these…
Despite most being outdoors, various farmer’s markets across L.A have been forced to shut down since the pandemic of 2020 started. But last month, the Beverly Hills Farmers Market, along with several others, reopened after closing on March 15. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market, like many other facilities, has incorporated methods to protect against the…
Many sports camps and club practices have been canceled due to the current pandemic. Foothill Force Jump Rope Team (FFJRT), located in La Canada California, annually takes part in a summer camp for kids in their area. However, this year that has been canceled. Many who signed- up for the class were disappointed, therefore, the…
August has passed by quickly, and many students have started school virtually. Because of this, many students can not participate in extracurricular activities like they have done in previous years. Therefore, many students are looking for online volunteer opportunities and internships. Students who are searching for opportunities that give them not only volunteer hours, but…
I used to think that high school sports were useless since they took away so much time from my academics. As a part of the Diamond Bar High School tennis team, I have come to learn how meaningful high school sports are. It’s more than just hours of practice and going to games; it’s about…
