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…
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…
On June 15th, California’s Governor Newsom dropped the original mask guidelines, meaning that masks are no longer required as long as one is fully vaccinated. Furthermore, restaurants, beaches, movie theaters, and other enclosed areas are now allowed to operate at full capacity. Yet, many stores and restaurants are following their original COVID-19 protocols and some…
The SAT is administered by College Board to measure a student’s aptitude and knowledge with regard to the core academic subjects: reading, writing, and math. Unfortunately, COVID 19 has closed down many testing sites, making it extremely difficult for senior high school students to submit their SAT scores to the universities at which they are…
With more people becoming vaccinated and COVID rates falling, many people are considering the vaccine. Some may be skeptical about getting the shot because of the side effects, but I can assure you that getting vaccinated is worth it all. Before I received my first dose of the vaccine on May 21st, my best friend…
With older adults and the elderly being the most vulnerable to Covid-19, this is a dangerous time for them. Many elderly people in retirement facilities suffer from dementia and may struggle to protect themselves from Covid-19 by forgetting to wash their hands or wear masks. They may also have difficulty understanding the deadliness of the…
At the height of COVID, schools, restaurants, amusement parks, and other public spaces were shut down, putting the world in pause. Therefore, meeting with friends was much more difficult, and it was hard to authentically engage and connect without that face-to face interaction. Now, as vaccines are more accessible and quarantine restrictions have been lifted,…
After more than a year of battling Covid-19, “Covid fatigue” is hitting hard, leaving many tired of being anxious, worried, and detained indoors. Unlike our usual expectations of springtime, where joy rings in the air, reality has secluded us behind closed doors and left us only with hope for a brighter future. To cope with…
The Lake Oswego School District has officially started its transition to hybrid in-person instruction for its high school students. In mid-March, the district implemented limited in-person learning for elementary and middle schools, but since mid-April, the policy ultimately became extended to high schools. In order to comply with building capacity restrictions, the district has divided…
Although many businesses and organizations have temporarily shut down due to COVID-19, this does not stop people from wanting to help their community. As a result, students especially, have done everything they can to volunteer despite the multiple safety protocols that have been put in place. Sophia Cervantes, the co-head of the community service commission…
