The semester has finally come to an end and the beginning of winter break is bringing more holiday cheer to students. But, because of the coronavirus, most families are moving their vacation plans to the future when doing so is safe. In order to spend the winter break safely at the comfort of their homes,…
Ever since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, many have had to self-quarantine. At first, many were excited to stay at home and catch up on the shows that they had missed and the video games that they had wanted to play. Especially since there was nothing else to do with schools and jobs starting…
During quarantine, people have been stuck at home without much to do and nowhere to go. New virtual reality headsets offer the ability to experience different worlds, all while staying in ones own home. Whether it be visiting outer space, going paragliding over the Grand Canyon, petting dinosaurs or watching Netflix, virtual reality offers it…
Since the beginning of this entire coronavirus pandemic, one very disappointing and valuable opportunity many of us have lost is visiting live concerts. High schools, middle schools, and elementary schools with music programs normally hold live concerts every winter , however, none have the opportunity to showcase a live winter concert filled with music this…
Due to the prolonged period of isolation caused by COVID-19, many individuals are in desperate search for an opportunity to reconnect with others without endangering themselves and their loved ones. Many of the activities that were enjoyed prior to the pandemic have been rendered unfeasible considering the nation’s circumstances. However, Claire Lee, a teen in…
Who would have imagined creating a yearbook at home? When physically at school, La Canada High School used Adobe software applications such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Bridge on iMac desktops to create their yearbooks. However, yearbook staffers had to switch their designing software from InDesign to Encore. The reason being that although staffers may…
The simple question-“Where do my clothes come from?”-is one that you should ask every time you get dressed. Fast fashion is a highly profitable business that mass produces trendy clothing at a considerably low price. This may sound like a steal, but the environmental effects that it has left on the Earth have been detrimental….
During an unprecedented time when social distancing guidelines and the constant worry of Covid-19 dulls the holiday season, creative indoor activities can light this Christmas with fun unexplored ideas. Despite the lack of contact with friends and relatives, indoor activities can liven the holiday spirit by making the best of the current situation, so that…
With the 2020 year coming to an end, nothing has changed. This year has been tragic to say the least. It has been 9 months since the beginning of quarantine and this “life” that we attend every morning has become the usual. Staying home to eat, late nights watching Netflix, no strolls in the park,…
The Certificate of Merit (CM) is a music study program that annually evaluates young students in California on their musical ability. Sponsored by the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC), the evaluation typically takes place between mid-February and April. Students are tested on their music performance as they play from their repertoire of two to…
