A normal citizen’s life during COVID-19 might look something like this: wake up, eat breakfast, lounge about, do some work, maybe go for a walk, sleep. As students learn from home, and as most adults work either remotely or at their normal workplace with caution, LA citizens have adjusted quite well to this pandemic. However,…
During a time of remote learning, BHTutoring, a program in the Beverly Hills School District, offers tutoring services for struggling students. Compared to previous years, where all instructions were given in person, BHTutoring has fully adapted to the new method of teaching. Through Zoom, students are given peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring sessions for an hour…
After a full two weeks of hybrid learning, Irvine Unified School District, IUSD, confirmed 10 students and teachers who tested positive for the Coronavirus. Is going back to school worth the risks? On September 24, 2020, IUSD was one of the first schools in Orange County to open for in-person sessions for the first time…
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…
The mellifluous sound permeating through the air, the smooth motion of the conductor guiding the musicians, and the rewarding concerts from culminating months of rehearsals and practice are all reasons why being a part of orchestras has been so enjoyable for me in the past. Yet, because of the current pandemic, so many aspects of…
Watching movies has been a popular pastime for about as long as any of us can remember. Though recent developments, such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and other streaming platforms exist, no one can deny the pleasure of going out to view a film with friends and family. Without a doubt, watching a movie while lying…
“Anyone Python” is an interactive online class, hosted by Professor Jeongkyu Lee, from Bridgeport University. Just like the name suggests, this program is focused on the basics of computer programming and ultimately, programming using Python. Because the class is open to anyone, it has a diverse range of people; from kids to the elderly, situated…
Many students have the dream of pursuing a career in the fields of science or medicine. Most of the time, students know exactly what kind of doctor or scientist they want to be, but they do not know the proper steps they should take to get closer to achieving their dreams. The Academy of Science…
