Think of that one song that triggers your emotions and drives a sudden wave of sensation that nothing else can bring to you. It may be a beautiful wedding song or a sad piece that reminds you of a part of your deepest darkest past that may be hard to relive. Either way, music is…
COVID-19 has created drastic changes in people’s everyday lives, resulting in many people being more cautious with social distancing and using virtual platforms to connect with others. Although this has caused many inconveniences and hardships with adjusting, people have learned to adapt to this new life. For example, Valencia High School’s choral program has decided…
In America, there are many different cultures and languages, hence the nickname the country was given in its early days, the melting pot. However, due to societal pressure and the idea of an “American”, many people of color have suppressed their culture to assimilate. Now, more than ever, Americans should strive for a greater understanding…
Before the pandemic, voting was simple. Citizens who wanted to vote would register beforehand, and then find out where their local voting location was. After that, they would wait until voting day and then arrive to fill out their balot. Simply put, in previous years it boiled down to the essence of going to the…
October 27th, 2020, marked a return to in-person training for Culver City High School’s cross country team, one of the first alongside the school’s football and water polo teams to be allowed to resume after social distancing caused by COVID-19. The practice was marked by a strict adherence to a set of health protocols, put…
High school seniors around the world are currently applying to colleges, an important decision that will influence their young adulthood and futures. After four years of stacking the building blocks to their expansive futures, students must finally take the leap into a new chapter of their lives by committing to a college. To explore a…
How do you achieve your dreams? While you may not be able to do so during social distancing, caused by COVID-19, you can still work towards them. And one thing that I suggest, which really seems to help, is waking up early. Many individuals have dreams that they want to reach in life. However, out…
On Monday, October 26, at around 8 a.m., I woke up to a windy morning and the smell of smoke. I then received an unexpected call from my friend, who is also my neighbor, letting me know that we had to evacuate immediately. Confused, I looked outside the window and saw that the sky was…
COVID-19 has caused many schools to move to a virtual setting this year, in order to maintain safe social distancing. Although this has caused many inconveniences and hardships with adjusting, over time, people have learned to adapt. For example, Valencia High School, VHS, has found ways to continue keeping school spirit throughout quarantine. Normally at…
It is safe to say that exercising during COVID-19 has been difficult. Not only are many gyms and fitness centers across the country still closed or restricted in capacity and availability, but it has also been challenging to exercise safely and consistently do so. Staying at home in isolation has made many feel too stressed…
