Jackie Ferrari sits up against the wall in her room. The book she studied, "Introducing Communication Research," focused her attention. Photo courtesy of Jackie Ferrari While most students hope for more hours to accomplish their tasks, sophomore Jackie Ferrari took a different approach to managing her time. Ferrari shares high performance habits she's learned that she … [Read more...] about Jackie Ferrari Gives Insight on High Performance Habits
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Petty Perspective: Elementary School Means Bagged Milk
Art By Leah Bae There was a time when milk in cafeterias came in cartons and even glass bottles, but what really made elementary lunchtime enjoyable was the flavored milk that came in bags — sacs of liquid with no distinct shape. But, as we move further into the modern age, kids around the country are forgetting what it means to be a part of the "Mini-Sip" pouch … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Elementary School Means Bagged Milk
Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training
Art by Madeline DuvallWhen some hear the words diversity training, they expect a seminar about racism, white flight and anti-racism biases, but diversity training shouldn't be a mere overview of racism. President Donald Trump's executive order banned racial sensitivity training in federal workforces, saying it is un-American and discriminatory. Honestly, the president is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training
Zoom Affects Students’ Study Habits
Art by Ally Armstrong For junior Chemistry major Peyton Lee, chemistry labs are completely different. Last semester, Lee and her peers would perform lab work inside of a laboratory alongside fellow students and a professor. Now, she and her peers must complete their labs at home on their own. "For physical chemistry, we are doing a bunch of experiments at home that we … [Read more...] about Zoom Affects Students’ Study Habits
The New Normal for Students, Parents and Teachers
O'Jean and Carter Sharp study from their home table after LAUSD schools switched to remote learning. Photo courtesy of Michelle Sharp “You won't break, you're gonna get through this, you're not gonna break.” This is what Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) parent, Michelle Sharp, is telling herself throughout week three into remote learning. Sharp is a single … [Read more...] about The New Normal for Students, Parents and Teachers