When Culver City High School, CCHS, decided to close its doors on the last day before spring break, it left its thousands of students unsure how learning would continue in the wake of COVID-19. When school resumed virtually, two weeks later, the result was a rushed, haphazard plan that raised more questions than it was…
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New Principal Inspires Students
Many students, including myself, are stuck in complicated situations as the days progress towards the opening of school in September. In the midst of all these questions, however, is some great news for Stuyvesant High School, a specialized school in New York City. Seung Yu, previously the Senior Executive Director of the Office of Postsecondary…
The Rising Popularity of Museum Websites
Just a few months ago, most people could have simply taken a taxi to the city and have spent the entire day touring museums while having fun. After the emergence of Coronavirus, museums, along with most other businesses, have had to close their doors to the public. Before the pandemic, my family would regularly visit…
The Amazing Benefits of Indoor Plants
With quarantine continuing as summer comes to an end, it can be hard to feel happy and refreshed at home. Without a nice working environment, focusing on things like school or work can be difficult. An easy way to add a little bit of brightness to a room are indoor plants. Adding plants can help…
An Outdoor Place to Visit in Quarantine: California Botanic Garden
As cases of Coronavirus have been continuously rising in the United States, especially in California, many places have remained closed, including restaurants and movie theaters. For those who are tired of staying at home all day, the Korea Daily has recently suggested a safe outdoor place to visit during quarantine: the California Botanic Garden. Founded…
My Experience Attending the Girl Up Leadership Summit
My Experience Attending the Girl Up Leadership Summit “We need to talk.” A bold declaration challenging women and girls to discuss modern day issues and step up to new challenges, those four defiant words were the theme of this year’s summit, hosted by Girl Up. Girl Up is an organization by the United Nations aiming…
A Love of Learning Languages
For many people, months of staying indoors and limiting social interaction has sparked an interest in new hobbies. In particular, learning languages provides a fun yet practical way to pass time. Aside from its usefulness on vacations, multilingualism also serves as an impressive aspect on a resume in the professional world, regardless of the career…
[Editor’s Column] Senior Sadness: The Lasting Impacts on Teenage Lives
The Class of 2020 ended their senior year of high school with sadness. No graduation, no prom, and no parties. Everyone across the nation was able to empathize with these students, since the senior year is such a key part of high school. Many thought last semester was the end, but now, the Class of…
Are Churches Essential?
As Covid-19 cases resurge, state mandates have been returning to the stricter rules seen at the beginning of quarantine. With this comes the question of what determines whether an organization is a necessity or a luxury. While some may think this has a simple answer, others are troubled with the idea of what the government…
Project Pulsera Vs. COVID-19
The joyous laughter of children playing under the shining sun, the warmth of a friend’s smile and company, how long has it been since we last experienced these things? The carefree attitudes that many used to carry has now been replaced with constant fear and paranoia:“Is this clean? Is this safe to touch?” How frequently…