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In order to cure the recent boredom due to stay-at-home orders, many people have resorted to online gaming as a means for passing the time with loved ones. “Psych” is one of the most popular quarantine games. Its development dates back to 2015 when comedian Ellen DeGeneres designed the app.

Best Multiplayer Gaming Apps to Play During Quarantine

Claudia Lin, Staff Writer | April 24, 2020

Although we cannot currently gather physically with friends and loved ones, this barrier can be overcome through the wide range of online gaming apps. Here are just a few multiplayer games that can be...

The United States is failing to directly address COVID-19, which has only resulted in the drastic spread of the virus. On the other hand, South Korea and Taiwan’s immediate action has led to a sharp decline in new cases.

Countries That Took Immediate Action Have an Edge Fighting COVID-19

Manan Mendiratta, Co-Sports Editor | April 24, 2020

In efforts to decelerate the spread of the COVID-19 global pandemic, nearly every country has called for lockdowns or limited social gatherings. The United States must take immediate action to produce...

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan drives toward the lane in a 1996 NBA Finals game. Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time for his accomplishments, including six NBA Championships in eight seasons from 1991 to 1998, and his immense individual talent.

‘The Last Dance’ Looks into the Career of Michael Jordan and the ‘97-98 Chicago Bulls

Simrat Singh, Co-Editor-in-Chief | April 24, 2020

With only 17 seconds left in the game, Michael Jordan strips the ball from Karl Malone and drives up the court. Jordan dribbles a few times, crosses over Bryon Russell and pulls up near the free throw...

1. First, gather the ingredients: instant coffee, sugar and milk.

2. Add two teaspoons of instant coffee.

3. Add two teaspoons of hot water and two teaspoons of sugar.

4. Whisk the mixture.

5. After around 10 minutes, the mixture should be lighter in color and stiff peaks should form.

6. Pour the mixture on top of your preferred milk and enjoy!

Try These Popular New TikTok Trends At Home

Ariana Wu, Staff Writer | April 22, 2020

If you have spent the past few weeks binge-watching new shows like “Tiger King” or aimlessly scrolling through the TikTok For You page, you are not alone. Since Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home...

Tackling Art Under Quarantine

Tackling Art Under Quarantine

Nate Taylor, Photo Editor | April 22, 2020

Finding inspiration is hard for any artist at any time, but especially so when most have been flung out of their routines and stuck at home for weeks. Artists are needed now more than ever to keep the...

Without social distancing, one Coronavirus infectee will on average infect 2.5 people within five days, which will result in 406 new cases after 30 days, according to Statistica. The number significantly decreases when practicing physical distancing, which can contribute to “flattening the curve” of new infections. If 50% of the infected patients self-quarantine themselves, there will only be 15 new cases after 30 days, and there will be 2.5 new cases if 75% of the infected practice physical distancing.

Lifting Stay-at-Home Orders? Absolutely Not.

Bia Shok, Staff Writer | April 22, 2020

Alongside the empty bay of Newport Beach on April 20, a mob stands in front of the civic center with bolded messages on signs reading “Freedom” and “Open Work.”  About a month into the stay-at-home...

Second Harvest Food Bank delivers food to local pantries, where anyone in need of food can receive assistance. A map of all avaialable pantries in Orange County can be found at ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/food-pantries/.

Second Harvest Continues to Serve During Uncertain Times

Manan Mendiratta, Co-Sports Editor | April 21, 2020

Thousands of boxes fill up the Second Harvest Food Bank’s warehouse, all created by the hands of hundreds of volunteers over the past few weeks. These packages are ready to be delivered during the COVID-19...

How to Make a DIY Mask for Covid-19

Krisha Konchadi, Social Media Team | April 20, 2020

Unemployment within the United States stood at 18 percent on April 16, comparable to nearly 25 percent during the Great Depression in the 1930s.

A Failed Economy Will Be More Detrimental Than COVID-19 Itself

Ryne Dunman, Contributing Writer | April 20, 2020

As nearly 90 percent of the United States remains in an economic standstill, jobless claims soared past 22 million on April 16, marking the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression. Meanwhile,...

Social studies teachers Virginia Nguyen, Natasha Schottland, Emily Sheridan, Katie Wi and Shameemah Motala planned for Sam Silberberg to present his story via Zoom after California received its shelter-in-place order, according to Nguyen.

Holocaust Survivor Recounts Crisis and Isolation via Video Conference for World History Students

Kate Hayashi | April 17, 2020

Holocaust survivor Sam Silberberg spoke to over 50 students about his experience during World War II in a Zoom conference organized by the Modern World History teachers on April 16.  The teachers began...

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