Art is a field that takes practice and time. Though I have been drawing since preschool, I have stuck to pencil and paper. After an accumulation of inspiration from art classes, Youtube videos, and Instagram posts, I decided to explore a new type of medium?digital art. Over several months, I used an illustration app called…
No matter how big or small, it is an absolute fact that COVID-19 has impacted the lives of everyone around the world. Whether it is wearing masks everywhere we go, or having a completely different lifestyle after this pandemic, everyone has their own adjustments they need to make in order to adapt to this new…
“This is an unprecedented era.” “The world is going through trying times.” These cliches are starting to try people’s patience. More than saying overused, shallow phrases attempting to bring comfort, students transitioning into in-person schools need genuine, heartfelt care. After a year of remote desolation, Gen Z has never been more isolated. The American Psychological…
As one of the five military academies of the nation, the United States Air Force Academy, is a highly prestigious source of world-class education and military training. Students who aim to enter USAFA must be of high academic achievement and have great physical stamina. This year’s appointees of the class of 2025 first underwent their…
Striving for maximal safety and protection of students, the Orange County Board of Education voted to pursue a legal challenge to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s school mask mandate on Aug. 3. On July 9, Newsom confirmed that K-12 students of all schools in OC will need to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status, during…
High School is notoriously known for its assessments, projects, and homework, but it can also be known for being an opportunity to experience new things and for teenagers to develop into independent adults. School can encourage students to take a step out of their comfort zones and learn new skills, such as leadership, cooperation, and…
As a video game fan, I, and many other players, have been criticized for our hobby. In today’s society, gaming has been associated with wasting time and some see it as a purposeless toy. But, as I have recently learned through the Axie Infinity game, it turns out video games can actually be a source…
As COVID-19 became a part of our lives, many things, including traveling and meeting friends, were restricted. Activities were very limited until coronavirus restrictions were lifted due to the vaccine being available and many people getting their COVID shots. Our family, similar to other families who were stuck in our house for about a year…
“Is English Your First Language?” As far as I can recall, English was easier to use than the words that came from my Korean parents‘ mouths. I used English more often and was better at it. But I was enrolled in an ESL, English as a Secondary Language, class for all 6 years of elementary…
After a long year of online learning in quarantine due to COVID-19, many schools are starting to open up their campuses again, with safety mandates. However, it is no surprise that many students will have a hard time adjusting to in-person school again, especially when freshmen and sophomores have no idea what high school is…
