The pandemic has forced teachers around the world to convert their curriculums and teaching methods to distance-learning, and many of them have felt exhausted or burnt out by the overwhelming changes to their work-lives and by the lack of social interaction with their students and colleagues. Teachers Glen Barrett, AnnieContinue Reading
Playboi Carti recently released his new album “Whole Lotta Red” after a two-year hiatus, much to the excitement of his fans. Many hyped the album up in the weeks preceding its release, perhaps putting unreasonable expectations on it as a result. As a casual listener of rap music, I wasContinue Reading
PBS finally made the seemingly long-awaited decision to cancel one of its most popular and infamous television shows, “Caillou.” Although the reactions to the announcement varied, the positive views of many parents prevailed over any negative feelings. Many parents feel a strong hatred towards the show, saying that it isContinue Reading
Disney’s “Soul,” which released on the Disney+ streaming platform on Dec. 25, is the latest film from Pixar. Similar to Disney’s “Inside Out,” which personified emotions as brightly colored sprites controlling our actions through a control room in our minds, “Soul” depicts how our personalities are created in a summerContinue Reading
Rating: 3/5 The popular film “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D” enchanted millions of children in the early 2000s. The movie “We Can Be Heroes,” a Netflix Original released on Dec. 25, borrows characters and themes from the original film. This children’s film tells about the children ofContinue Reading
Taylor Swift’s ninth studio album, “Evermore,” was unexpectedly released on Dec. 11, 2020. This fifteen-song album is a “sister record” to her previous indie-pop album, “Folklore,” and features themes of love and grief through the use of storytelling. The album’s lead single, “Willow,” is an indie-folk song about wanting andContinue Reading
Rating: 10/10 “Good Days” by SZA was released on Dec. 25, 2020 and was the best Christmas present I have ever received. I think so far, I’ve probably listened to it around a million times because it’s just that good. The guitar-tinged riffs, background flutes, and dreamy vocals perfectly blendContinue Reading
After browsing around Netflix and noticing I already watched everything interesting, I decided this was a sign that my days of lazing in bed were over. Looking into the mirror, I realized I had gained a few pounds from the Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years’ dinners, and the endless binging ofContinue Reading
Just a while ago, I came across an interesting video in which YouTuber @joannadesu did 1000 jump ropes every day for a week. By the end, she had lost a few pounds and some body fat. The results seemed convincing, and since I needed to get some exercise in, IContinue Reading
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things a person must do to be the best version of themselves. Sleep keeps us healthy, energized, and functioning well. However, I for one, have not taken sleep seriously enough. Ever since the seventh grade, I have been going to sleepContinue Reading
Mental health issues are becoming increasingly prevalent, especially with how the pandemic worsens them and makes it more difficult for victims to seek help. It can be difficult to maintain your mental well-being when you’re faced with social isolation, a lack of motivation, and the chaos shown in the news.Continue Reading
It has now been over ten months since Milpitas High School closed its doors and students moved online. For most students, school was where they could exercise and stay active, whether that be through physical education (P.E.), extracurricular activities such as dance clubs or sports teams, or simply the walkContinue Reading