As with most events, conventions have been moved to an online format to ensure that everybody can attend the event without violating COVID-19 safety procedures. One of the most notable conventions moved onto an online format is San Diego Comic-Con, which thousands of people attend every year. Online Comic-Con is […]
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A New Movement In the World of Environmentalism: Regeneration
If you have been paying attention recently, it’s pretty hard to miss the fact that we are in a climate crisis. The fact that we, as Californians, have a “wildfire season” and don’t know which mornings we are going to wake up to smoke in our lungs should say enough […]
Jobs for Students During the Pandemic
While some students already have jobs, many do not. They still rely on their parents for monetary assistance. Students are encouraged to find jobs not only to start earning money for themselves but also to gain some experience in the fields that are related to what they want to study […]
Staying Healthy Physically and Mentally
Quarantine is an easy way to get pulled back into old bad habits. Not exercising, eating badly and spending time on social media more often are all bad habits that we tend to lean towards during lockdown. Our physical and mental health needs a lot of support and focus during […]
Celebrity Culture During COVID
It all began with the John Lennon song, “Imagine”, sung by celebrities on their social media accounts. This whole singalong, spearheaded by Gal Gadot, who has starred in a myriad of successful movies ranging from “Wonder Woman” to “Fast and Furious”, was meant to allow these celebrities to lift the […]
Fall Activities During COVID
As October is coming up, it is officially fall. Even though this year is a little different from traditional years, there are still plenty of fun activities we can do during this time while social distancing. First of all, since Halloween is coming up, thinking of a fun costume to […]
Belong / Streets
In past months, I’ve only dared to shoot daylit, still subjects. I love daylit, still subjects, don’t get me wrong, but where’s the fun in having unlimited light and time to take your shot? The lack of constraints made me question—could anyone do what i was doing? “Cool,” I mused. […]
Shut Up, I’m Manifesting
Manifestation, law of attraction, vibrational alignment, etc. You may have seen it on the old “The Secret” movie, all over TikTok or even on your Twitter timeline. Drake, Jim Carrey, Oprah, and Bruce Lee are just a few that have used it. But what is it, really? The law of […]
The Rise of Online Thrifting
Buying secondhand clothing used to include perusing the racks at a local thrift store such as Plato’s Closet, located in Downtown San Mateo a few minutes from our school. You could purchase used clothing at a bargain and also sell your clothes for some cash. The warming world has a […]
How to Take Care of a Succulent Garden
Succulents are one of the most popular types of plants. Needing little to no water for long periods of time, succulents, which are easy to maintain and have a beautiful look, can brighten up both the interior and exterior of your home. Taking care of a succulent garden is easier […]