When the world shut down, I became obsessed with the sky. It’s not that I’m an astronomy nerd, but I could stare at a sunset until someone yanks me away (this has, quite literally, happened). I don’t...
If you told me two years ago that I would be creating a sports podcast with one of my best friends, I would probably say that you were wrong. It all started with a passion for sports, a strong friendship...
These past 14 months have been nothing short of chaotic. With so many changes and obstacles, I have become a completely different person than I was before COVID-19 struck the US. I have grown and evolved,...
This is a photo taken of the playground Walker Park. Fourteen months ago, there were signs all around saying it was closed and caution tape was everywhere, as if it were a crime scene. It was completely...
My take of the last 14 months was about the weight I felt from all different aspects of life. School was somewhat of a balancing act, and I was trying to keep it all from tumbling down and taking my mental...
2020 was a year full of lessons learned. COVID-19 and quarantine brought out a lot of hefty struggles for many people. Looking back, I’ve learned to put my own mental health first. Quarantine and being...
We are so divided. American society, I mean.
High schoolers have a unique position in this situation. We’re informed enough to recognize the divisiveness and have our own opinions, but we’re not...
If someone told me 14 months ago that we would attend school through a computer screen, I never would’ve believed them. Heck, last year the word “Zoom” wasn’t even a part of my vocabulary, but...
I’ve experienced a lot of change over the past 14 months. No, I didn’t dye my hair or switch the way I dressed, but it's still hard to believe I am the same person today as I was 14 months ago.
The...
July 26, 2020.
Fourteen months ago I thought about that date everyday. I closed my eyes and tasted the salt in the air. I ran my fingers through my hair and felt confident as I waited in line to enter...
