As in-person school has finally started, students have become even more stressed out,. To combat this, many are relying on hobbies that serve as moral boosts in their daily lives. Although many hobbies vary in time and effort, they are all significant to individuals because they serve as the only source of happiness. However, all…
Flying during a pandemic and as an unaccompanied minor is something that is foreign to many people. As someone who has flown with my family before, flying on my own was very different. Not only was it my first time flying by myself, but it was the first 30 minute flight I had ever been…
Demon Slayer is a historical action manga that recently concluded on May 18, 2020. The story follows a young man named Tanjiro Kamado who starts to hunt demons after they kill his family and turn his sister into a demon. Since the start of Tanjiro’s adventure, Demon Slayer has received an anime adaptation, a movie…
I stood and took in the picturesque view of the ancient Incan ruins that are Machu Picchu. With sky-high, lush green mountains, and clouds hovering in the background, these surrounding qualities gave proper justice to the architectural brilliance and historical-importance of the Inca citadel. In August of 2021, my family and I had the opportunity…
Art can be found in our everyday lives, but it’s rare to find such a large array of art displays in one space. Orange County hosts two prominent art festivals every year: the Festival of the Arts and the Sawdust Festival. Although the events differ, both promise to present visitors with an astonishing collection of…
Art is a field that takes practice and time. Though I have been drawing since preschool, I have stuck to pencil and paper. After an accumulation of inspiration from art classes, Youtube videos, and Instagram posts, I decided to explore a new type of medium?digital art. Over several months, I used an illustration app called…
No matter how big or small, it is an absolute fact that COVID-19 has impacted the lives of everyone around the world. Whether it is wearing masks everywhere we go, or having a completely different lifestyle after this pandemic, everyone has their own adjustments they need to make in order to adapt to this new…
“This is an unprecedented era.” “The world is going through trying times.” These cliches are starting to try people’s patience. More than saying overused, shallow phrases attempting to bring comfort, students transitioning into in-person schools need genuine, heartfelt care. After a year of remote desolation, Gen Z has never been more isolated. The American Psychological…
As one of the five military academies of the nation, the United States Air Force Academy, is a highly prestigious source of world-class education and military training. Students who aim to enter USAFA must be of high academic achievement and have great physical stamina. This year’s appointees of the class of 2025 first underwent their…
Striving for maximal safety and protection of students, the Orange County Board of Education voted to pursue a legal challenge to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s school mask mandate on Aug. 3. On July 9, Newsom confirmed that K-12 students of all schools in OC will need to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status, during…
