It’s that time of the year, the perfect time for hiking. Recently, I went hiking in the Van Norden Meadow, and learned quite a lot. There are so many beautiful aspects of nature that you are able to see on a hiking trip, but in order to enjoy them, you need to prepare well. Trust…
As many students end their school year and progress into the two months of summer break, a noticeable amount head into summer courses to prepare themselves for the next year. Many wonder why they have to attend these classes, and end up hating every second that they are there. So why pressure students into attending…
It has been a decade since the Fukushima nuclear accident took place. In 2011, a tsunami and the Great East Japan Earthquake destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. At the time, Japan had stored radioactive water in tanks at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power. Japan has now announced that it will dump more than 1.23…
Graduation was windy. Leading the procession to the time-honored strains of Pomp and Circumstance, down through the rows of plastic white chairs spanning the football field, my foremost concern wasn’t the fact that I was finally graduating high school, but rather that my cap and tassel – so carefully perched atop my head hours before…
Dreams are a phenomenon no one fully understands. We define dreams as “a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person‘s mind during sleep.” However, what we cease to fully comprehend is why we dream and why we have certain dreams. Some say dreams are influenced by your daily life, while some say…
With summer creeping around the corner, many people, including myself, are excited to participate in classical summer activities with friends and family. Traditionally, people find themself flocking towards crowded music festivals and amusement parks throughout LA county. Taking COVID into consideration, we need to set boundaries to ensure the safety of all community members and…
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…
