At UHS, there are two classes that count for both PE and Art credit: Color Guard and Dance (Tech 1, Tech 1, Khana Chor, and Dance Company). Although there have been no in-person practices, these students had to stay artistic and physically active in order to maintain their skill. However, quarantine has made a dramatic impact on their daily lives.
Category: Arts and Entertainment
Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Rise
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a video game that any audience can enjoy, no matter their age or cultural background. Millions of players escape daily boredom by creating their own secluded worlds in this video game that is playable only on the Nintendo Switch.
To Be or Not to Be: How The Theatre Community Responds to a Pandemic
The question of whether or not to continue producing and engaging in art is a reality that many theatre companies have to face during these precarious times. Student artists and professionals alike face the uncertainty of a future in the performing arts.
Top Takeout Restaurants During COVID-19 Restrictions
The popularity of takeout and delivery from restaurants has increased dramatically over these past few months. Due to COVID-19, California governor Gavin Newsom restricted certain counties, including Orange County, from allowing in-person dining, causing many restaurants to resort to takeout and delivery options.
Bot Nation: How Minecraft is Connecting Students amidst COVID-19
By NIMA MOVAHEDI Staff Writer Minecraft. Minecraft is arguably the most impactful game of the 21st century; ten years after its release, this game remains extremely popular and influential in modern society, with over 112 million players on the game every month. However, throughout its long lifespan, Minecraft has evolved from a simple single player...
Top Documentaries to Watch During Quarantine
By LAUREN LEE Staff Writer With COVID-19 being the talk of the world right now, we all need something to take our mind off all the craziness. If you’ve already finished Tiger King, you’re in luck. There are plenty of documentaries all over Netflix, but here are just a few to help you pass the...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – a Video Game Review
By DAVID MIN Staff Writer The Animal Crossing series has always done a fantastic job at offering players a laid-back, relaxing experience through its day-to-day events, and New Horizons for the Switch is no exception. The premise is largely the same as before: you, the player, are persuaded into buying into the schemes of local proprietor...
“The Platform”: A Relevant Social Allegory for Today’s Pandemic
By LAUREN LEE Staff Writer With all the time in the world and Netflix right at my disposal, I decided to watch the movie “The Platform,” which has been talked about quite a lot nowadays due to its relevance to today’s circumstances. Platform is a Spanish film directed by the ingenious Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, and may...
Broadway Shuts Down Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
By LAUREN LEE Staff Writer Broadway, the center of theater and a symbol of resilience in New York, has shut down until June 7, extended from April 12, amidst the threat of the coronavirus. The industry has decided to close its shows until further notice because they faced restrictions on audience size and concerns over health...
The Impact on Movies and Theaters amid a Global Pandemic
By LAUREN LEE Staff Writer Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, Universal Pictures, one of America’s largest film companies, announced that theaters will no longer have a three month exclusive period to play their new movies – a break that may have lasting impacts on Hollywood and the movie industry. This decision will most likely...