On April 3rd, 2021, I went on a group outing with members of my church. It had been over a year since the last time our high school church department went out together. During Pre-Covid times, our church members would frequently host events for our high school group, and we would do various activities such…
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Rounding a Corner
The basketball launched from my fingertips, flying through the air, with the arc of a rainbow, making a *swishhh* and ending with a loud thump as it hit the ground with recoil. Since April 2020, school was put on hold, households around the world filled with panic, and hospitals were beginning to get busier than…
The Rise and Fall of the SAT
In the past, the SAT has held an enormous amount of weight on college application., acceptances, and rejections. In 1926, when the SAT was first introduced and administered to students, it held a significantly different position in college applications than today. Flash forward to nearly a century later, the test could not have become more…
Swimmers Enjoy a Reunion with Ice Cream
As the swimming season ends due to spring break, swimmers are left at home without the ability to congregate with friends. However, many have found different ways to relieve their boredom amid the Coronavirus. Some activities that they can participate in include biking, going shopping at retail stores, and congregating at a nearby local park….
Maintaining and Utilizing Attainable Education
After almost a full year of distance learning, students and teachers have just begun to adjust to the new circumstances brought upon us due to COVID-19. Hence, the news that most, if not all, Los Angeles schools are beginning to let staff and students on campus’ by mid-April shocked many students. Like others, I started…
The Side Effects of the Covid Vaccine
A whole year has passed since Covid-19 first started to spread around the world. This devastating pandemic has caused many families to lose their loved ones. In order to minimize these horrific effects of the virus, vaccines have been tested and are currently being given to the elderly, essential workers, and those susceptible to the…
Happy Home, Happy Life
Although the end to Covid-19 is almost within reach, people must still refer to their homes as an environment of comfort. The best way to lead a healthy and content lifestyle is to make changes that fit your personal needs. As new hopes of spring and anticipation for another year approaches, a refurbished home can…
Collegeboard Banned Skipping Questions for the 2021 Digital AP Exams – And That Is the Right Move.
School districts have adopted drastically different approaches for reopening schools. Some are doing ‘limited in-person’ while some are completely re-opened. Others have opted to stay virtual for the entire year, reluctant to make exceptions for athletics or even standardized testing. In order to account for these vastly different reopening policies, Collegeboard has decided to adopt…
School’s Virtual Open House
Schools have started to reopen around California but are still taking safety measures so that all their students are safe. During this transition, Rosemont Middle School held their annual Open House over Zoom, and it was a new and fresh experience for everyone. The Open House was held on March 25 from 5:45 – 7:30…
Reopening Stadiums
The roar of crowds cheers on players as they bat, dribble, shoot, run, slide, hit, and steal. The intensity of sports events normally draws thousands, if not tens of thousands, of attendees during normal sports seasons. March Madness, the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the NBA Finals are just a few of the examples…