It has been over a year since NSDA, the National Speech and Debate Association, switched the majority of its debate tournaments to be held online through its website. Since the pandemic, Tabroom.com has served as the battleground for passionate middle and high school debaters, by allowing debate tournaments to continue despite restrictions for large gatherings…
During the past year, many have become accustomed to wearing mandatory face coverings and maintaining good hygiene in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. However, with the increasing number of people getting vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had lifted mask mandates for vaccinated individuals. This announcement was exceptional news for…
For nearly a year some of the greatest displays of love have manifested at 1380 S Sanderson Ave in Anaheim, California. Every other Saturday, thousands of families have been served at the food pantry run by the Church of Southland. During the pandemic, Pastor Joe Suh, an assistant pastor at Southland, saw the needs of…
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, OMSI, presents different special exhibits all year, and currently, it is exhibiting Dinosaurs Revealed. The current exhibit is described as taking a journey back to North America 250 million years ago. Visitors can experience life sized dinosaurs, detailed fossils, and more. On average, this exhibit takes approximately 60…
Now that the world is gradually stabilizing from Covid-19’s blow, people have been starting to ease back into traveling. Since sightseeing in different countries might be difficult, touring areas nearby may be a convenient option. If one thinks of the United States, certain cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago may come to mind,…
Recently, we have been experiencing the implementation of the virtual world in our daily lives; this can be from playing games, such as Valorant and Animal Crossing, to creating or buying Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). These new technologies are known as the metaverse. Metaverse is a virtual-reality space where users can interact in a virtual environment…
Beginning in late June, I changed my mindset and decided to work more on myself. I have been mainly sedentary during the past year due to quarantine and online schooling. Every day was mostly the same for me. Sit on my chair. Turn on my computer. Work for hours. Whether it be completing assignments or…
The pandemic has brought with it countless changes to our lives, many of these being especially for the worse. The mental health of many students, parents, professionals, and adults have taken a hit, with fewer social interactions and more uncertainties in life. The future of American economy, despite relative growth within the past year, is…
A billion is a huge number. Do you know that a billion items of clothing are produced each year? Dido you also know that 3 out of 5 fashion garments end up in a landfill within a year of purchase? When was the last time you wore that shirt that you bought for a fashion…
A few close friends and I recently went to the American Museum of Natural History: a place none of us have been to in the past decade. The same long stairs were still there, and our 26th president greeted us from his perch on a bench. It certainly was the magnificent and impressive American Museum…
