COVID-19 has taken away so much from each of our lives. The pandemic has caused everyone to stay stuck in their homes and change up their routine lives. However, people quickly learned to take advantage of the extra time and allow their creativity to run wild. One way to utilize time wisely is to further…
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Online Part-time Jobs During Coronavirus Pandemic
During the summer, many high school students plan to work their first part-time job. Oftentimes, these experiences are crucial in building the work experiences and confidence of a growing teen. By working part-time jobs, high school students are able to earn extra pocket money while learning important life skills. Students can also learn how to…
End Procrastination Today!
As of July 3, it has been exactly 110 days since the last school closure in California. Many students and adults have found ways to cope with their current quarantined situation, but even now, many others still have a hard time staying motivated and finishing their tasks. Some days students and adults may feel weary,…
[Editor’s Column] An Unordinary Summer
This year is definitely going down in history. There have been so many crazy events in the span of only a few months, and now that summer is here, some people are feeling more down than usual. But how are people going to enjoy their summer to their fullest during this time of self isolation? …
Celebrating the 4th of July During a Pandemic
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, all 50 states have seen closures of many retail stores along with the cancellation of many summer plans. With the first large national holiday, the 4th of July, having just passed, and with what presumes to be the second spike of coronavirus already in full effect, plans not only for…
The Launching of a Student Created Start-Up Company; Munch!
I first began working on my business, Munch (eatwithmunch.com), 6 months ago under a business incubator called GATSVI. For months, Munch was a shifting idea that underwent several changes and pivots; previously, it was a project that lacked feasibility and received much criticism from mentors. However, it was after these changes that the business settled…
BitHacks: An Event for Future Computer Programmers
For the week of June 15-19, I spent my mornings learning how to “hack” computer systems. No, I wasn’t setting myself up for future lawsuits, I was actually participating in a hackathon event, where budding computer programmers tackle some of the challenges facing a wide range of business industries. At BitHacks 2020, students all over…
[Editor’s Column] Sages & Seekers: Be a Seeker to Leave a Positive Mark on the Pandemic!
Did you know that the adolescents and the elders are the two most lonely and mentally-vulnerable populations? With the added obstacles of social distancing, loneliness has only escalated. There’s a phenomenal program called the Sages & Seekers, which connects adolescents and elders. This program helps create engaging one-one activities in mutual respect, understanding, and empathy,…
Korean AP Task Force, Will Korean Be Added as an AP test?
CollegeBoard is a nonprofit organization that runs the AP program and the SATs. The AP program is an Advanced Placement course which prepares students for a regulated test at the end of the semester. This test, if passed with high marks, allows students to “skip” this course in colleges/universities. Not only that, but the AP…
The Benefits of Working on a Highschool Startup
Now more than ever, high school students are seeking extracurriculars and ways to pass their time. I have been able to personally pursue my interest in entrepreneurship with my business partners, as we have spent these months preparing to launch our project, Munch. High school startups are surprisingly common as avenues for students to…