As August passes by, many students have said our goodbyes to the late nights of watching Netflix and the bliss of sleeping in until midday, and have instead bid greetings to the new school year. However, as a last-minute vacation, my parents and I decided to go out on a family outing; somewhere we could…
Category: Society, Politics, Lifestyle, and Culture
Two Sides to an Everlasting Debate
While often seen as a critical tool to teach the future generation, books can sometimes be seen as trouble to parents and teachers. Even classic stories such as Tom Sawyer and Ulysses have once been illegal to teach. One personal experience I have had with banned books in schools was the removal of I Know…
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 Benefits of Distance Learning
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, distance learning has become the new norm. This can be a struggle for many students, as it requires them to find diverse ways to learn by themselves. In spite of such difficulties, there are numerous benefits to this new way of learning. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National…
Wanna Organize Workspace?
COVID-19 is a great time to get some studying in, especially if you are falling behind in your work. Something that is essential for studying is a clean, neat workspace. Having such a space can be hard to manage at first, but with practice, you can have a great clean area. First, let’s look at…
Small Body, Big Heart
Recently, the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a spike in pet adoptions. Many have become quarantined at home with scarcely anything to attenuate their boredom, and spending time with a cute critter companion is an excellent option to relieve loneliness and anxiety in such unprecedented times. When blessed with the time and ability to adopt…
Aluminum Foil Figures Bring Joy Among the Pandemic
It is not news to many that it has become harder to communicate regularly with friends and family with the current pandemic. With a decrease in communication due to social distancing, I also observed that less people were taking the initiative to spark a conversation with others they meet. People even began to avoid other…
The Amazing Benefits of Indoor Plants
With quarantine continuing as summer comes to an end, it can be hard to feel happy and refreshed at home. Without a nice working environment, focusing on things like school or work can be difficult. An easy way to add a little bit of brightness to a room are indoor plants. Adding plants can help…
An Outdoor Place to Visit in Quarantine: California Botanic Garden
As cases of Coronavirus have been continuously rising in the United States, especially in California, many places have remained closed, including restaurants and movie theaters. For those who are tired of staying at home all day, the Korea Daily has recently suggested a safe outdoor place to visit during quarantine: the California Botanic Garden. Founded…
My Experience Attending the Girl Up Leadership Summit
My Experience Attending the Girl Up Leadership Summit “We need to talk.” A bold declaration challenging women and girls to discuss modern day issues and step up to new challenges, those four defiant words were the theme of this year’s summit, hosted by Girl Up. Girl Up is an organization by the United Nations aiming…