No one could have expected the situation that the world is now in at the beginning of January, so the international quarantine caught the many off guard. Everyone was looking forward to a new year with different goals they wanted to achieve, but those goals seemed to fade once the lockdown, due to COVID-19, started….
AP Exams, They’re Really Not a Big Deal
Despite the chaos many have been going through during these few months, due to COVID-19, students have much more on their minds than normal. AP exams are yearly tests that students take to prove their readiness for college. These exams are usually held in May, and are 3 hour long tests that students spend months…
[Editor’s Column] Discover Public Health, Why Not?
From news that is flooded with statistics regarding the current COVID 19 pandemic, to trackings and quickly-updated health regulations, many have received a glimpse of what “public health” looks like- specifically “epidemiology.” According to CDC’s definition, public health is “the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.” While medicine focuses…
How Taking Breaks Increases Productivity While Reducing Stress
No one could have expected the situation that the world is now in at the beginning of January, so the international quarantine caught the many off guard. Everyone was looking forward to a new year with different goals they wanted to achieve, but those goals seemed to fade once the lockdown, due to COVID-19, started….
Reopening Schools? What an LAUSD Teacher Thinks on the Subject
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of life, and as the 2020-2021 school year approaches, schools all over the nation are making important decisions that have the power to impact the lives of millions of students. In the Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD, the second largest school district in the country, teachers, students,…
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…
Students Promote Closet Sales to Conserve the Environment
As the world stumbles from the blows of Covid-19, environmental pollution continues to grow into immense apprehension. Major contributing factors to pollution, according to Business Insider, are fashion products, which make up 10% of carbon emissions, pollute sources of water, and cause 85% of textiles to be cast away into landfills. Recognizing the adverse effects…
[Editor’s Column] Code an “Outside the Box” Mobile App in 2 Weeks
Kode with Klossy is a national coding non-profit company co-founded in 2015 by supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Karlie Kloss. Since the initial camp four years ago, consisting of 21 total students, Kode with Klossy exponentially grew each consecutive year, now awarding camp scholarships to thousands of young girls nationwide. From July 7th through July 17th,…
Rescuing A Pet From A Foreign Country
In the deep, dark countryside of South Korea, many furry friends are facing mistreatment by cruel, money-driven individuals. Yet, many kind-hearted animal supporters around the world are adopting these homeless pets from across the ocean, to give permanent hospitality. Many non-profit organizations and social media groups – such as Korean Paws Rescue, Furever Together, and…
The 21 Days of Incubation
Throughout the span of the quarantine, brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, many people have developed a hobby to enjoy within the safety of their homes, such as exercising, baking, or watching television. My family took on the unique adventure of incubating a handful of chicken eggs. You may be asking, what could possibly be so…