March 13, 2021 — the date that marks the 365th day since I stepped foot off school campus, not knowing how much the world and I myself would change. March 13, 2020 — the Friday that would sum up my last school day at North Hollywood High School. Some of the students were excited about…
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New Speech and Debate Club Run by MC Speech
As it is passing the one-year mark of the Covid-19 outbreak, many people are getting used to the lifestyle of wearing masks around and sanitizing. Rosemont Middle School is starting new clubs even during the situation, which they are advertising to parents and students through emails each week. A new program that was introduced before…
[EDITORS COLUMN] One Year of Quarantine at Culver City High School: An Introspective
It might be hard to remember now, but once upon a time, quarantine was actually a good thing. I still recall vividly the day that Culver City High School, CCHS, shut its doors in response to the pandemic. COVID-19 cases were rapidly rising across Los Angeles County, back during a simpler time when reports of…
Benefits of Owning a Body Pillow
The average person spends approximately 26 years of their life sleeping. That’s equal to 9,490 days or 227,760 hours! Sleep is a necessity that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you fresh and alert. Chronic sleep deprivation can cause many health problems such as diabetes, heart attacks, high blood pressure, heart failure, or…
Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Productivity
It has now been one year since the Coronavirus pandemic hit the United States and caused people to go into quarantine. During this extensive period of time, people have gotten used to stagnant routines. Procrastination and laziness become harder to resist when working and studying at home, especially since working from your personal space creates…
The Benefits of Practical Hobbies
As a new school semester has begun, most students are occupied with either work or the need for rest as they become fatigued from distance learning. Due to this weariness, many have put aside their fairly new hobbies they had picked up over the winter break. However, I was given the opportunity to join an…
[EDITORS COLUMN] Making Healthy Choices During the Pandemic
It has been almost a year since the coronavirus struck the world and forced people to stay in isolation. Even now, many people continue to quarantine for the safety of themselves and others around them. School and working at home have now become integrated into people’s lives and have taken a toll on their health,…
Korean Dramas to Watch During Free Time
In today’s society, many people spend countless hours on their phones, whether it’s reading social media or playing phone games. Instead of wasting time on the phone, watching a Korean drama is a more entertaining alternative. . With all of different choices and platforms, it can be challenging to find good dramas to watch. Luckily,…
Limit Screen Time for a Healthier Lifestyle
As Covid-19 reigns the harness on people’s daily lives, the doors to social interactions and outdoor activities are creeping shut, leaving people secluded in the safety of their homes. Digital screen time is on the rise as people turn to technology in entertainment, virtual school, communication, and careers. Electronics are a part of everyone’s daily…
[EDITORS COLUMN] Crochet Craze
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine has encouraged many individuals to embark on a variety of creative endeavors. People across the world have experimented with painting, dancing, baking, and just about anything imaginable as they find new passions or rediscover old ones. For me, the latter was the case, as I rekindled an…