As social distancing continues to limit one’s ability to go outside, high school students are anxious about their extracurriculars and volunteer service hours. These weeks of quarantine have definitely put us all into a state of anxiety and worry for the days ahead. However, there are still ways to be a part of the community…
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Uh Oh, Masks in the Summer?
It has been normalized for most citizens to wear masks when going outside. Whether you are going to the supermarket or a walk after dinner, you see masks, securely placed over each face. But, recognizing that temperatures are rising these days in Los Angeles, will masks remain a must even in the sweltering heat of…
Creative Ways of Celebrating: Drive-By
As the COVID – 19 issue continues, people have started to get used to the new changes in their lives, and formulate new, brilliant ways of celebrating others special days by driving by and congratulating them. People, tired of staying home all day and unable to celebrate special events with their friends, used the idea…
How to make a Refreshing Treat: Korean Patbingsu!
Since the beginning of quarantine, I have found myself spending more time at home with my family. Amidst busying myself with AP examss, my mother proposed an idea to make a traditional Korean shaved ice dessert. I took this opportunity to take a break from studying and spend quality family-bonding time. The most popular…
Bringing TEDxBOHS Online
“TEDx” is a program created by the TED organization, which was built to provide everyday people the opportunity to host their own speech events in their local areas. With over 30,000 past events hosted across the world, TEDx is a program widely used by many groups, to give participants the ability to speak about their…
An Introduction to Painting
Quarantine has lasted far longer than anyone thought it would, and each day that passes seems to drain every creative idea. However, there is one activity that can bring energy to these times – painting. It may be one of the most common activities in the area of art, but it is also one of the…
Activities that Prioritize Mental Health During Quarantine
The world around us is moving fast — one day, we’re celebrating the start of a new decade, and seemingly the next, we’ve been caught up in a pandemic that’s sweeping across the globe. For some people, it is a devastating crisis that puts them on edge for their loved ones’ safety; for others, it…
How to de-stress during the quarantine
During this time of quarantine, many people have been stuck at home due to social distancing. Some may find themselves lying on their bed all day watching their phone or computer, others may spend time completing homework and assignments from online classes. Even though we are staying home all day, these few weeks have been…
A Near Goodbye
The date is now March 7, 2020. Anxiously tapping our feet, my family and I wait for the doctor in the examination room. However, my parents and I have different worries. While I silently pray that my dog, Dasom, will come back to us, my mother and father are sweating bullets over the medical bills. …
Great Games for the Lockdown Limbo
As COVID-19 continues to trap us inside our homes during quarantine, most look for ways to entertain inside the house while they pass the time. Technology has grown to become a big part of everyday lives, and many people have turned their attention to video games they can play online, through a gaming console or…