During the pandemic, orchestras have not been able to gather together and perform. Because of this, different musical ensembles, such as orchestras and bands, have had to adapt and create ways to replicate the sound of a live orchestra as best as possible. People who have never played with a musical group may not understand…
With more people becoming vaccinated and COVID rates falling, many people are considering the vaccine. Some may be skeptical about getting the shot because of the side effects, but I can assure you that getting vaccinated is worth it all. Before I received my first dose of the vaccine on May 21st, my best friend…
As the school year comes to an end, Rosemont Middle School’s programs are beginning to close. Even during the pandemic, Rosemont has kept many clubs and organizations available to students. One program that is always open is CJSF, California Junior Scholarship Federation, a program that allows students to help out with community service and appreciate…
The Bechdel-Wallace Test first appeared in 1985 in a comic strip by Alison Bechdel, who was inspired by her friend Liz Wallace. The test was specifically aimed at the medium of film; the means to push for better representation of women onscreen. It was meant to determine if there was a scene in which at…
During stressful times, after pulling an all-nighter, or maybe if one is simply in need of a break, taking a nap is a great way to recharge. However, many may be familiar with feeling groggy and sometimes even more tired after a nap. Naps can also cause people to have trouble falling asleep later at…
“The club made a ‘swoosh’ sound as I hit the golf ball. I crossed my fingers, hoping that the ball would go into the hole.” It was the Richmond Invitational, and Joe’s team was counting on him to make this putt. Joe Choi played for his high school team as well as playing individual golf….
At just eighteen years old, Orange County School of the Arts senior, Tobi-Hope Jieun Park, can boast an accomplishment few teenagers, and even adults, have achieved: she is a published poet. Her poetry book, titled “Meraki,” which was published in 2020, has been available for purchase via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other accessible stores….
Art is a method of expression that people have been using since the beginning of time. Although the mediums and forms have changed, adapting to the ever-evolving cultures and lifestyles of us humans, the peace that creating art can bring, and the community it can create, has not changed. Stress management is key to a…
2020 was different. School was different. Sports were different. Athletes at La Canada High School began to practice in October due to COVID-19. However, as cases began to spike during the winter season, the campus had to close down, resulting in a pause to all sports. In late February, when cases decreased, the school reopened…
Although many students miss things about in-person learning, schools before the pandemic were generally drab; the daily schedule of classes barely dragging students through their academic responsibilities. It was field trips that made many excited for school at times. Days when schools made such trips would usually be without monotonous lectures and boring class work….
