As an early 2000 kid, I grew up familiar with different types of entertainment. If one could go back in time and observe the different niches during recess, they would find children obsessed with card games, video games, dolls, Rubik’s Cubes, drawing, Legos, and many more. The younger me was interested in all of these…
Despite most being outdoors, various farmer’s markets across L.A have been forced to shut down since the pandemic of 2020 started. But last month, the Beverly Hills Farmers Market, along with several others, reopened after closing on March 15. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market, like many other facilities, has incorporated methods to protect against the…
August has passed by quickly, and many students have started school virtually. Because of this, many students can not participate in extracurricular activities like they have done in previous years. Therefore, many students are looking for online volunteer opportunities and internships. Students who are searching for opportunities that give them not only volunteer hours, but…
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…
When it comes to defining “health”, psychologists claim that there are three interconnected aspects : physical, mental, and spiritual health. Social distancing, due to COVID-19, has created a huge toll on manys well-being. Many on the media talk about how to be physically and mentally healthy during a pandemic, but what about spiritual health? Spiritual…
Many seniors expressed their disappointment in starting their senior year online, as they would be missing out on the true last year of their high school experience. With Covid-19 still ongoing, it is unsure whether this year’s seniors will return to their school campuses and whether special events like prom and graduation will happen. In…
Everyone has heard of the three-dimensional cube made from smaller pieces that twist and turn but miraculously manage to keep their original shape. These cubes made by Erno Rubik, a Hungarian architect and professor, were originally made to teach his students three-dimensional geometry, however, they ended up being used for amusement. When I was younger,…
During the summer and quarantine, I had the opportunity to find new hobbies. I have found many activities I enjoyed, such as creating bead bracelets and making desserts, but out of all the activities, I found crocheting to be the hobby that I enjoyed the most. TikTok is an online platform where people can upload…
As my summer vacation was coming to a close, I had the opportunity to visit Lake Arrowhead and spend a total of two nights and two days camping in the area. Lake Arrowhead is located deep inside the San Bernardino Forest,California, a national park with a diverse environment. My family and I stayed in a…
What causes Zoom fatigue? In a typical room full of people, it’s easy to ask the person besides you if you happen to miss something. But on-screen, missing out on information can mean having to awkwardly ask the speaker to repeat themselves. Because of this, online conversations require more focus and concentration, as zoning out…
