Over the course of the pandemic and staying at home, I have explored different hobbies and pastimes to keep me motivated and entertained throughout online school and being at home. One of my favorite video games I love playing, especially with friends, is "League of...
Walking into the kitchen after a long day at school, I immediately smelled a whiff of something heavenly. The smell of sweet batter and eggs wafted by my nose. Ignoring the soup that was boiling or the freshly steamed whole chicken my mom offered as a prayer, I zeroed...
I first heard about Netflix’s new original series, "The Queen's Gambit" back in 2020 on a Chinese radio. The hosts were discussing the latest TV series and movie hits. After hearing many overwhelmingly positive reviews about the series, I was curious to see for myself...
The years of high school are undoubtedly some of the most important years a student will face in their education; it is the transition point between being a teenager and achieving adulthood. The high school itself also has the responsibility to assure students are...
In partnership with PBS SoCal Student Reporting Labs, Rani Chor spoke with her mentor Natalie Mebane about their mutual passion for climate activism. Natalie Mebane is the Associate Director of U.S. Policy for nonprofit organization 350.org. "Humans are so adaptable....
Educated people throughout history like Thomas Jefferson, Aristotle and many others were not given “grades” in school. Now, in a world where college acceptance rates are shrinking, good grades are more vital than ever. What used to be a major accomplishment is now a...
Some days, I just want to drop everything and become a TikToker. High school students in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District are required to receive 240 minutes, or four hours, of virtual instruction each day. This does not include time spent on homework,...
Dear President-elect Biden, Global warming is real and it shows. Caused by immense emissions of greenhouse gasses, global warming is slowly leading to greater and more severe consequences. As one of the youth that will inherit this planet, I implore you to do...
Wake up. Brush teeth. Get ready. Get a bite of breakfast. Go to school. This is the basic routine for kids around the world. Going to school is necessary in order to be educated in writing, reading, and basic math. But what about the other subjects? Of all the classes...
Thanksgiving this year will definitely be different. Besides having fewer people at the table, it is important not to overindulge in the holiday’s present-day sentiments of thankfulness without acknowledging its history. With social media playing such an integral...
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