It was all greetings and smiles when Culver City High School’s cross country team returned for the new school year – albeit virtually. The Zoom meeting represented the second time the team had seen each other in nearly five months, and while hardly serving as a substitute for in-person interaction, the relief was obvious. The…
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Slam Dunk On COVID-19
On March 11, 2020, the NBA was informed that Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert had tested positive for COVID-19. In response to the news, the NBA announced that all game play would be suspended and that the association would use this hiatus to “determine [its] next steps for moving forward” in regard to the coronavirus…
You Don’t Need to Be an Adult to Create Change
Bay-Area activist Tiana Day is the 17 year old founder of Youth Advocates for Change. Youth Advocates for Change is a nonprofit organization that is focused on creating a safe space to normalize the acceptance of youth voices and inspire local action inclusive of intersectional social justice issues. I had the opportunity of interviewing Tiana…
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…
Picking up Piano during Quarantine
COVID-19 has, without a doubt, taken away so much from everyone’s lives. Schedules and plans have all been thrown out the window due to the pandemic, which led to the dismay of many people. But as many started to live their new lives in quarantine, they were quick to realize that taking advantage of this…
Newsom Closes Indoor Gyms Affects the Lives
Previously, in March, gyms in L.A. were required to close for three months. Because of the overwhelming numbers of coronavirus cases in California, Governor Newsom, on July 13th, once again required that indoor fitness centers be closed until further notice. Because of the initial shutdown in March, many people had been hesitant to return to…
The Launching of a Student Created Start-Up Company; Munch!
I first began working on my business, Munch (eatwithmunch.com), 6 months ago under a business incubator called GATSVI. For months, Munch was a shifting idea that underwent several changes and pivots; previously, it was a project that lacked feasibility and received much criticism from mentors. However, it was after these changes that the business settled…
The Basics of Lacrosse and its Expansion
Lacrosse has been on the rise on the west coast during the past few years. Ever so popular on the east coast, participation has diffused westward, as there have been more and more clubs and school teams, especially in California. On the east coast, it is a somewhat mainstream sport, but it is still more…
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…