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…
Learning to Adapt and Stay Organized During Online Learning
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, education has been hugely impacted as schools attempt to find new ways to teach students. The most popular method used is online learning, which gives students the opportunity to learn from the safety of home. However, some students have struggled to adapt and focus on school as much as they…
For the Beauty of the Earth
The St. Cecilia Instrumental Music Ensemble has approximately two to three seasons a year, in which they visit senior centers to perform. They practice multiple times to perfect their performances and prepare special events for the seniors that they visit. The instrumental ensemble is made up of fourteen students who play the violin, cello, and…
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…
[Editor’s Column] Online Learning Plan Answers Few Questions
When Culver City High School, CCHS, decided to close its doors on the last day before spring break, it left its thousands of students unsure how learning would continue in the wake of COVID-19. When school resumed virtually, two weeks later, the result was a rushed, haphazard plan that raised more questions than it was…