COVID-19 has caused a constant fluctuation in safety requirements since the pandemic hit the U.S. hard in March, and that clearly has made the return to in-person learning an ever-evolving challenge. In these unprecedented times, it is essential we remain…
Yeah, I’m immune to COVID-19. Okay, I don’t know if that’s true, but I like to think it is. A couple of months ago, I got an invitation to participate in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine study. I accepted without hesitation, even…
One late night, I was texting a friend. I made an unfortunately misunderstood sarcastic comment in response to a joke. It’s been six years since our last communication. Now that was a joke, but my point remains: texting is a…
In response to Sacramento County’s drop from the purple to the red tier for COVID-19 cases, Country Day shifted to its hybrid learning plan on Oct. 20 and was able to hold several weeks of partially in-person learning. However, when…
Country Day has really had a hectic time lately. COVID-19 and 2020 have really thrown a curveball at the whole world. Country Day and basically every school had to entirely reinvent the way we learn. And they’ve done a pretty…
Before COVID-19, I had summer plans like everyone I knew. One of which was to find a job. Finding a job was initially my mom’s idea. She thought I would just sit around all of summer, which is probably true….
Being stuck at home for six months can drive you crazy. Personally, I really liked staying at home. You might think I’m insane to say we needed quarantine. However, quarantine is a funny thing. Even though it has stressed virtually…
My last birthday was a huge turning point in my life. On my fourteenth birthday, instead of getting the usual Xbox or Playstation, I received a gift worth 100 consoles combined. I got a checking account. I bet you’re wondering,…
Due to COVID-19, standardized testing is less accessible. As a result, many colleges across the country have gone test optional or test blind to accommodate for limited testing opportunities. With the need of testing on a hiatus, this is a…
With a long and hectic road to resuming tutoring after the COVID-19 lockdown, Generation Great is back in full swing and operating effectively. My nonprofit was initially founded in fall of 2018 to serve youth in the Oak Park community…
