Have you ever heard of this music game called Friday Night Funkin? You should play it. Friday Night Funkin is a karaoke music game where you play as a boy named Boyfriend to battle your opponent through playing karaoke music. Weeks are important in the game. Unlocking more weeks in the game will make you better. The more weeks you go through, the harder the levels get. Playing the game is easy. Using the arrow keys or using WASD is easy, you just have to match the arrows on the top. Once starting the game, try simple karaoke music so that the arrows can go up slow, so you can match those arrow keys easily. Once you're done with doing more simple karaoke music. Once you're ready, start doing intermediate music. Basically do music songs that the arrows will go up at a fast and slow pace. This means that you are unlocking weeks. There is also B-SIDE music which is pretty hard but fun to play. If you practice more on other music, you'll be able to be good at the B-SIDE songs. Some B-SIDE songs have the arrows go up really fast so make sure to take your time and match the arrows. In Friday Night Funkin, you are only playing against an opponent, not a friend. If you want to go against a friend, play Basically FNF on Roblox where you can go against your friend and at the end, you’ll see who has the highest score. This game is very fun and really energetic to play, try it out. Friday Night Funkin is the best karaoke music game out there right now.

We all probably wrote a poem as a school assignment. Some of us are not the best at writing poems (Especially this writer, it took her 20+ minutes to think of this headline lol). Now poems have an official day where people go out and read their poems out loud to other people. Let’s hope nobody will be left hanging, it’ll be a knife to have somebody to share their love for poems so they won’t snap (they probably won’t snap). This kinda reminds me of a “cute” game people know (Doki Doki Literature Club...Just Monika).

Umm...what?:

WPD is a day to honor poets, by reviving oral traditions of poetry rituals, promoting the writing, etc. you can think of it like a youtube or any type of ad. The poet will both get promotion & recognition (unless if you skipped it). This day is celebrated on March 21. This became official by UNESCO who saw the unique ability to catch the spirit of a human mind.

Bit of history:

UNESCO first adopted March 21st as their child during their 30th general conference in Paris 1999, with their intention of supporting linguistic diversity by poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered languages to be heard. Let’s hope they’ll both have a healthy relationship forever.

How do I celebrate?:

Well, a couple of ways you can celebrate is by making poems (duh it is poetry day XD), read poems, share poems, etc. Or, if you’re a gamer like this writer, you could play some related video games that are related to poetry, Like Doki Doki Literature Club! It’s a physiological horror game that has poems you can read. 1 Example will be listed after the Resources,

There’s a lot of things that we can do to celebrate one of the most creative days of the world. What's your favorite poem? Remember, Just Monika.

Just Monika:

https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-poetry-day [written by: Monika]

https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldpoetryday [written by: Monika]

Poem: written by NatsukiMonika/DDLC/Dan Salvato

“Eagles Can Fly

Monkeys can climb

Crickets can leap

Owls can seek

Cheetahs can run

Eagles can fly

People can try

But that’s about it.”

The event that has another event connected to it is El Dia de los Reyes Magos. The event El Dia de los Reyes Magos is celebrated every year on January 6th. Los Reyes Magos are known for taking gifts to baby Jesus, the tradition says that los Reyes Magos take gifts to children every year on January 6th. It can be anything, it can be a blacket, a toy, food, and more. La Rosca is a type of bread that you cut on El dia de los Reyes Magos which contains little babies (which represent baby Jesus), if you end up with a baby, you get the privilege of making tamales on February 2nd which is another event celebrated with hispanic culture. Everyone makes their bread (la rosca) a different way with a different amount of babies and colors. El Dia de la Candelaria is celebrated on February 2nd. El Dia de la Candelaria is connected to El Dia de los Reyes Magos, like I said before if you got the baby today is the day to make the tamales. If you are unsure what “Candelaria” means or is referring to here is what it is referring to, it is referring to a cathlic feast of the Purification of the Virgin. It is also celebrated with a festival, not in all places but in some they make a big festival. At the festival they serve food like the tamales, champurrado, and atole. Everyone gathers around to eat and celebrate. When you get the baby it comes as a surprise to everyone, sometimes no one really wants to get the baby so they don’t end up having to make the tamales on this day. These two days are supposed to have everyone come together and celebrate.

These two events are highly celebrated in the hispanic culture. I hope you found them interesting and enjoyed this article.

Have you ever seen the movie Ratatouille? If you haven’t I suggest that you watch it. Ratatouille is about a stre-Dirty rat named Remy (not Ratatouille That’s a dish...well, as they say in Japan, Itadakimouse ) who dreams of becoming a great chef despite him being a rat in a rodent-phobic profession.

Recently, There has been a musical people found on the Internet-based on Ratatouille that will be shown online after thousands of Tiktokers (Yes, Tiktokers) posted their songs, dances, set designs, and puppets on the app.

This all started when A New York Teacher, Emily Jacobsen, made a post about Remy, A rat who becomes a chef in the film. Something that was A Small idea came into a complete show: “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” It took them two weeks for them to do this. Yeah, two weeks, not two months or two years- two weeks.

Seaview, an award-winning theater production company, is working with TikTok and TodayTix to stream the show online for a couple of days starting on January 1, 2021. The money earned will go to the Actors Fund.

The Cost of seeing Ratatouille The Musical is $5-$50 for each ticket. And is around 50 minutes long. Even though this Musical just got released, it’s already received over 1 million dollars in ticket sales.

It was unclear who was going to be part of the show, But they expected some Real Actors with Broadway Experience to join. Also, no one knew what songs were going to be in the show, but the songs were: Song for Remy, Trash is our Treasure, and Anyone can cook!

This is Ratatouille, A musical about a mouse dreaming to become a great chef. What’s Your favorite ratatouille dish?

Pssst, Hey There. Want a free ticket? Okay, Don’t tell anyone ;) Ohh Come on take it don’t be shy~:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZDdRGCQFK4&ab_channel=Broadway2.0

The source that helped me: https://newsela.com/read/tiktok-ratatouille-musical/id/2001017282/?search_id=d5e672da-679e-48b2-8a7e-3e039dd11019

Are you a mama’s boy? Do you look up to your mother? Well if you don’t maybe this article will change your mind and maybe it won't. Everyone has their own back story on why they do or don’t look up to their mother. Well if you can’t tell by the title this article is about how three men looked up to their mothers. They were shaped by their mothers.

Most people would judge MLK saying that everything he did just happened. That he was just formed differently and was brought to this world to change it. But no that’s not why he did what he did. It has been shown that most men tend to look up to their mothers more than their fathers. Berdis Jones Bladwin never knew about his father. He grew up in an abusive household because of a man his mother married. Louise Langdon had both a mother and father in his household. Both of his parents were an organizer for Garvey. But his father Earl Little, died in a streetcar accident so he just had his mother and his other seven siblings left. Alberta Williams King also had both his mother and father. They both were pastors. King jr. followed their steps and joined them and became a pastor. Then his mother started her career as a teacher but then she married his father so she couldn’t be a teacher anymore so she devoted herself to the church. But then King was assassinated.

If you haven’t noticed Berdis Jones, Louise Langdon, and Alberta Williams all were fatherless in their households. As to be expected the mothers were strong enough and took responsibility for themselves and their children. Being a single mother is not easy and truth to be told It takes a lot of time and patience.

If you like to watch Football then you might want to hear about this. It’s official, the first declared Muslim coach is now in the NFL. His name is Robert Saleh and he is the coach for the New York Jets as of today.

Saleh’s early years: Robert Saleh was born in Dearborn, Michigan, and graduated in 1997 from Fordson High School. From 1998 to 2002 he went to Northern Michigan University. He got a degree in Financing and got his 4-year starter for the Northern Michigan University Wildcats football team. He earned all-conference honors as a tight end.

College Coaching Career: Saleh began his coaching career at the collegiate level in 2002. He also began coaching as a defensive assistant for 4 years with Michigan State University from 2002 to 2003, the Central Michigan University in 2004, and the University of Georgia in 2005.

Houston Texans: Saleh was hired into his first NFL team in 2005 as an intern for the Houston Texans for their defensive unit. Later on, in 2006 he was retained as a defense control coach in Gary Kubiak’s staff. Then in 2009, he was promoted to an assistant linebacker coach.

New York Jets: Robert Saleh was accepted into many more teams (Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, etc.) Until on the 14th of January in 2021 He became the coach of the New York Jets and he still is to this very same day.

Starting off as just a high school football player Robert Saleh became the head coach of one of the most famous football teams- the New York Jets.

Are teenage girls allowed to like things? A lot of people's answer to this question would be "of course teenage girls are allowed to like things", but yet when something becomes popular amongst teenage girls it's automatically deemed as lesser than or uncool.

In late 2019 there was a phenomenon on tik tok of teenage girls also known as "VSCO" girls trying to have a positive effect on the world by using reusable metal water bottles and metal straws. These girls were just trying to have a positive impact on the world by using reusable items, but people still found a way to bully them out of existence by mocking their use of internet lingo.

This is a huge problem in our society because it helps push a toxic narrative that women's accomplishments and interests do not matter.

Not everything that is popular with teenage girls is for a good cause, but this just goes to show that even when teenage girls try to do something that will be good for humankind they will still be made fun of and mocked. In order to get rid of this toxic sexist narrative that everything teenage girls like is bad, people will have to start questioning themselves on whether they think something is genuinely dumb, or because it's trendy with teen girls.

Telling teenage girls that their interest are dumb and unimportant doesn't just harm teen girls but women as a whole. When judging something that is popular amongst teenage girls don't just automatically assume that said interest is meaningless but take a deeper dive and maybe ask teen girls why that thing is so popular in the teen girl community.

Resources:https://www.insider.com/teenage-girls-influence-popular-culture-2019-11

Traveling used to be very popular, although once this pandemic started, it has gotten less popular. I'm sure after this pandemic is over you guys will all want to travel. Here are some countries you should definitely visit once it’s over. These are some beautiful countries many people visit every year, but unfortunately, Covid happened.

1. Spain-

The first country you should definitely visit is Spain. Spain is a very beautiful country and it’s mostly known for easy-going culture, delicious food and it’s beautiful cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Many people visit Spain because it has about 300 days of sun each year, they have many beautiful beaches, amazing food, and many people describe Spain as everything you can imagine. Each town in Spain has its own unique style of food, pastries, interesting history, and beautiful places to visit.

2. Italy-

The second country you should visit is Italy. Italy is most known for its contributions to the world's fashion, design, art, and way more things you probably see everyday. Many people visit Italy because of its rich culture, history, fashion and art, its beautiful coastline and beaches, mountains, and priceless ancient monuments. Italy has many things to see and places to visit.

3. Greece-

The third country to visit is Greece. Greece is also such a beautiful country, which is most known for its cradle of civilization and its ancient history of magnificent temples such as the Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Poseidon, among others. Many people visit Greece for its rich culture and history, coastlines, islands, and beaches.

4. New Zealand-

Then we have New Zealand, which is known for its national rugby team and its indigenous Maori culture . Many people visit New Zealand for its wealth of breathtaking scenery, fun and loving people, it has plenty of things to do, amazing food, and an amazing vibe.

5. Australia-

The next country you should visit is Australia, which is most known for its natural wonders, wide open spaces, beaches, and deserts. Most people visit Australia for snorkelling and scuba diving around the Great Barrier Reef, which is a beautiful reef a lot of people visit. Australia has many mega cities like Melbourne, Brisbane,Perth, and Sydney that you should really visit.

6. Portugal-

The sixth country you should visit is Portugal, Portugal is known for its beaches, food, and well Cristiano Ronaldo as you may all know him. Many people visit Portugal for it’s historic cities, it’s natural landscapes, and some of the world's most beautiful beaches.

7. Brazil-

The seventh country you should visit is Brazil, Brazil is most known for having the most famous and celebrated carnival festival in the world. Most people visit Brazil for its history, culture, religion, sports, and it's amazing people and animals surrounding the Amazon Rainforest, and beautiful beaches.

8. Netherlands-

The last country is the Netherlands, Netherlands is most known for its windmills, cheese markets, wooden shoes, canals of Amsterdam, and masterpieces of Old Masters. Many people visit the Netherlands for its museums, historical monuments, and beautiful canals.

These are all top 8 countries you should definitely visit after the pandemic is over.

The thought of going to college seems really boring but here are some fun things you can do at College. This list will help you have the best College experience.

Things to do at College

Cafeteria food🍔🍟

Colleges require a lot of walking and sometimes all that walking can make you hungry. Trying out the cafeteria food is a must.

With so many options it can become difficult to decide so asking a student what they recommend can be a fun decision.

Library📚

Colleges have some of the nicest libraries a bookworm could only dream of. Checking out the Libraries at Colleges is always such a fun adventure because College libraries have books of every genre and books filled with knowledge.

Gym🏋️

At almost every College you go to there nice and hip gyms. The students at the gym are very kept to themselves so you don't have to worry about someone staring at you while working out. These gyms have very good air conditioning making them the perfect place to work out.

Cafes☕

Most College students have a caffeine addiction due to how overworked they are so it won't be hard finding a nearby café. Cafes are relaxing and a cool place to hang out with friends. All that walking can become exhausting so going to a cafe can become a nice place to rest.

The most important thing to remember while visiting a college campus is to have fun because you probably will not have fun when you actually become a college student. During the visit be mindful of the fact that students are busy learning and studying so try to not be disruptive.

Have you ever heard of a man named Dr. Seuss? Well, he was a well-known author who wrote a lot of children’s books. During his birthday week we celebrate something called Read Across America. This is just a week where we do wacky things like where crazy shoes and socks or put on our craziest hair style. Another part of Read Across America is reading books and having a good time reading to yourself, friends and family. People of all ages enjoy participating in Read Across America Week.

The purpose of Read Across America is to get into reading and being able to have a good time reading. Some ways to get into reading are reading to your little cousins or friends or you can just read to yourself. Another way to get into reading is by focusing on the book and just shutting out the world when you read. The last way to get into reading is by listening and probably reading something that you are interested in, and not something that you would be bored reading. Read Across America is a good way for kids to get into reading because a lot of Dr Seuss books are fun and colorful. Did I mention they have a lot of wacky rhymes as well?

Here are some benefits of reading:

Increase in memory, focus, and concentration

Expands your vocabulary

Relieves stress

Increase knowledge and writing skills

Expands your creativity and imagination

Reading might not be your favorite thing to do, but once you have opened a book and started reading you won’t stop. Reading can have very big benefits towards us like the fact that it can help you focus more. What type of book have you read for Read Across America?

The Mentor-Mentee Program

The Mentor-Mentee Program is to help the students in need of it or want and seek out the help of their own peers to get a higher academic grade. This is a helper for subjects you struggle with and need a little more help with. This program isn't for the “stupid kids” it's for everyone not letting that get to you, it doesnt mean your dumb you just need help.

What it means to be in Mentor-Mentee

What it means to be in the program as a…

Mentor : It means you were chosen to get a mentee to help exceed in their classes hoping and helping those in need of the help.

Mentee : Is to accept or decline the help given to you in the program if you accept the mentor will come to you and help you in any area that they see you struggling in. If you decline you can leave the program.

The Benefits

Some of the benefits that the program offers are that some people by the end of the grading period end up with more A’s than what they started off with. Those people started off as F and D students to only exceed with the help given to them. I saw great improvements when looking at the Mentees grades; they started off terrible only to grow and understand the concepts.

To this topic we understand what it is to be a mentor or a mentee, the benefits, and what it's about. This shows us so much information about everything so we have a better understanding of everything. To this we end today's blog with a question, Would you benefit from being in this program?

Have you ever heard of a Wolf Moon before? Well If you haven’t let me tell you about it….

A Wolf Moon is a Moon named by the early Native Americans. The name comes from the local wolves that would howl at the moon. To see the wolf moon and it’s beauty you will need clear skies. The first full moon of the year will light up the night sky on Thursday, January 28, 2021. But you won't have to wait until the middle of the night to see it. The full "Wolf Moon" moon reaches peak illumination in the afternoon. “In January, it's often called the "wolf moon," supposedly inspired by hungry wolves that howled outside of villages long ago, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac”, CNN Ashley Strickland wrote. “Some tribes have described it as the "cold moon" or the "hard moon," but not the wolf moon, according to a list of full moon names attributed to 29 tribes at the Western Washington University Planetarium website.” Did you ever see the “Wolf Moon” rise by any chance? How was it? It’s said to be one of nature’s most spectacular sights. The sky turns a pale yellow color before becoming a bright, white orb we normally associate with a full Moon. The next time you ever see Wolf moon and wonder why it is so colorful, just know that the science is the same as for sunrises and sunsets. As you look straight across to the horizon you’re looking through the largest amount of Earth’s atmosphere, and also through its thickest part.

Resource:

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/01/28/world/full-moon-january-2021-scn-trnd/index.html

Ah yes. A day where people celebrate romantic love, friendship, and admiration. Every year on February 14th, people celebrate by sending messages of love and affection to friends, family, or significant others. Some people also confess their love on Feb 14 by giving chocolates, flowers, etc. If you don’t have someone to spend Valentine's Day with, you can always buy some chocolate (or ice cream), and watch some Netflix. OrRrRr maybe, you can read this and see how Valentine's Day became a holiday.

History of Valentine's Day:

There was a boy called Saint Valentine. Saint Valentine was a clergyman (priest) and a 3rd Century Roman saint. A Catholic church had three different saints that were named “Valentinus, Valentine” who all were martyred (Martyr is someone who suffers persecution and death because of their beliefs or religion).

When Emperor Claudius II decided that men that are single made better soldiers than men with wife/wives and families, he outlawed marriage for younger men. Valentine went against Cladius and continued to perform marriages

for lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Cladius ordered that he should be put to death.

There are multiple valentines like one Valentine of Terni (bishop) who people claimed was the true namesake for this holiday. This man named Valentine was also beheaded by Claudius outside of Rome.

Other stories suggest that he had been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where Christians were beaten and tortured.

In one of the legends, an imprisoned Valentine sent the very first “Valentine” (lol) greeting to a girl (who visited him during his confinement). He fell in love with her. Before his death, it’s believed that he wrote her a letter signed “From Your Valentine.” (wow a pun..kinda) An expression that’s still used today (like what you saw from the headline).

Wow that’s a lot of information. That’s the story of St. Valentine and how Valentine's day became a thing. Do you have a Valentine?

Source that’s used: https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2#section_1

I'm sure everyone has heard about Black History Month, if not, here are some things you should know about it, the history and why it’s important.

Black History Month is celebrated the entire month of February. It is a celebration of African Americans in our history that are influential and have made an impact on it. Another way of saying Black History Month is African American History Month. Some people that are important during Black History Month are Rosa Parks, Carter G. Woodson, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Mary Seacole, along with many other influential people. Black History Month first started in 1926. In the United States and Canada, Black History Month is celebrated in February, although in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, Black History Month is celebrated in October. Black History Month is celebrated in February because Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is February 12 and Frederick Douglass’s birthday is February 20th- both dates have been celebrated by black communities since the late 19th century. What Rosa Parks did to make a change in history is that she did not give up her seat to a white man when riding the bus because of her race in 1955 on her way to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. She was taken to jail and had to pay a fine because back then you had to give up your seat by law in Montgomery. She inspired a lot of people by standing up and respecting her race. What Harriet Tubman did to make a change in history was being a slave and escaping, she helped others gain their freedom. She inspired a lot of people by helping people, each day that she helped people get out of slavery she inspired others. What Martin Luther King did to make a change in history is that he led a civil rights movement, he changed the lives of African Americans and others. He inspired many people by making a speech and not judging people based on their skin color. Many more people did something that changed the world.

Are you tired of sitting in your home bored with nothing to do? I feel you. Since 2019, we have done nothing but sit at our homes, go to online school, eat, and whatever else you do in your free time. Maybe you want to go somewhere fun? Well, some amusement parks are reopening now that the virus has gone down since the vaccine was released. Here are some amusement parks that might reopen. (Also some that will stay closed)

DisneyLand/World:

Since the start of 2021, there’s been A LOT more stories about DisneyLand/World reopening. Disneyworld is already open with all 4 of their theme parks and have plans to reopen their water parks by March 2021. But, Disneyland is gonna stay closed and will open at a later date depending on state and local government approvals.

Legoland:

Okay, the amusement park is still closed. It’ll probably stay closed for a while...depending on the state, government and their approvals. I predict it’ll probably reopen from late spring to early fall. (Again, really depending on how much people are staying inside or anything else that can affect the virus poorly.)

Universal Studio:

Universal Studio and Islands of Adventure are currently open (Including Universal Resorts) for people to enjoy! The only thing that’s closed in the Universal Studio is the Volcano Bay. Also in Universal Orlando, they already reopened the Amusement Park and their Hotel Resort on June 3rd 2020 only after 80+ days of closure due to the virus.

SeaWorld:

It’s actually about to be open. It’s SUPER CLOSE actually. Probably by the time you’re reading this, it’s already reopened. “San diego Seaworld will reopen on February 6th, 2021 and operate in compliance with the state safety guidelines for zoos.” YaYyyYy I can’t wait to SEA what they have for us!

Well There you have it. Four amusement parks that are planning to reopen for this year for people to enjoy in California. Are you planning on visiting one of them soon?

Let's start off with how hugs can support each other.

Hugs often aren't given unless you're a family member or friend but that's understandable no ones going to hug a stranger!? Hugs given to those shows that other person you care and is a major stress relief . Scientists say that giving people support through touch will help relieve a lot more stress. By this action it shows a lot and makes a person feel safe. By hugging a really stressed out person it can help them reduce some of that stress that has been building up inside of them, we don't want that at all so think about it? Especially since we are in a Covid time we need to hug everyone that is family like our parents or siblings even our pets! It won’t just make us feel better but it will make everyone feel better.

The Helping of Hugs

Hugs are not something people get quite often but when they do it will increase their own happiness. That is just one of the benefits of hugs, people need about 8 hugs-12 hugs a day to grow emotionally and to grow as a person. Scientists say that this would lead you on a good trail for positivity! Positivity is something we want to maintain, having a negative feeling isn't going to get anyone anywhere, all it will do is send you into a hole of despair and give you Depression, Anxiety, and even become introverted. All you think when your negative is that nobody cares, but a lot of people actually care about you whether or not you believe it or not.

Hugs Create Happiness

The Best thing to get out of a hug is pure joy. I myself hug a lot of people and reading up on this makes me happy that I can do that. Hugs release a chemical called Oxytocin that is related to happiness and stress. Oxytocin is known as the “cuddle hormone” which I find weird, but interesting because we are learning new things so don't get my wrong. This benefits all genders and it does help release all that stress and be happy with one another.

What we take Away

We should look back at everything we learned about hugs and how they can save lives. First hugs make us happier, this proves most of the point that most suicides are caused by depression and getting rid of that with happiness and positive intentions takes away from that fire. Secondly it reduces stress. Reducing the stress of another also helps you so reducing all the stress that was caused throughout the day. Finally, just giving hugs to anyone you know. Giving hugs to others isn’t bad. It's okay and to help benefit those you’d choose to hug . With that said, think about someone who might need a hug and just hug everyone!

Reference:

https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefits#:~:text=Hugs%20may%20protect%20you%20against,less%20likely%20to%20get%20sick

Have Extra clothes? Have anything you don’t need or use anymore? Well, You should donate some of the stuff to people that need it the most, like homeless people. (But don’t donate your full and used garbage bag to them, that’s No Good.)

Around the world, there is an estimate of 150 million people who are homeless. In the U.S, California has the most homeless people with around 150,000 people. How can you help reduce this number? Well, here’s how:

1. Donate Warm Clothes, blankets, etc.

Since Winter is setting in the weather is starting to get colder and colder. Because homeless people don’t have a home, they always have to stand or sit in the cold with nothing warm (except the sun) on them. (while most people snuggle with a blanket with hot cocoa, watching {Insert Movie/Tv Show/Anime}). So, it’ll be helpful if you could donate some warm clothes, blankets, or something else you might have for them.

2. Donate Food/Drinks

Homeless people can’t afford a lot of food (Sometimes they can’t even afford McDonald's with their 1,2,3 dollar menu) so most of them starve or try to find some money in the streets in order for them to buy food that’s unhealthy for them. So if you have some food or drinks that you can donate, do it. You should donate them to the poor. (Just make sure the food or the drink isn’t spoiled, because you don’t want them to feel sick…..Hopefully you don’t want them to….Do you?)

3. Give them a Care package

Doing this is a great way to be involved in helping caring for those in need. But don’t just throw in random stuff and call it a day. Why do you think it’s called a CARE-package? There are certain things they need to make it through their days. Some of the things they need are:

• Water bottle

• Gift Certificates for fast food

• Some snacks like cereal bars, Tuna & Crackers, fruit bar or applesauce

• Hygiene items like Hand wipes, Comb, or a brush

• Aid stuff: Band-Aids, Mints/Cough drops/gum, Toothbrush, and toothpaste.

4. Call 311

If you see someone who’s sleeping on the streets, Call 311 to get local services and so you can save a life, since the colder it gets, the more dangerous it is for people to live without a rooftop. 211 is also a common line for community services. Here are some lines if you see someone who’s in the streets:

Veteran Unsheltered Person: 1-877-4AID-VET

Runaway Homeless Teens: 1-800-RUNAWAYS

5. Be Kind

If you see a homeless person, Go up and say hi and smile. It’ll remind them that they’re still human like us. Just make sure someone’s with you in case the homeless individual responds to you in a negative way.

So there ya have it. 5 ways to help the homeless during the winter. Are you going to help the world be a better place?

By: Araceli Meza Cruz

This pandemic has been hard on everyone throughout the world. A lot of people are not used to being inside for such long periods of time, and think quarantine is supposed to be boring. Quarantine is only boring if you make it boring. Here are some tips on how to have fun while staying home.

1.🧩 Playing with puzzles is a great way to pass time and use your brain power. Lately, I have been putting puzzles together and found it to be kind of fun.

2.🧖 Grooming yourself is something everyone should do to keep yourself looking and feeling fresh. Every once in a while you start looking and feeling full. Why not give yourself a homemade spa treatment? Whether it's giving yourself a pedicure or doing something that makes you feel fresh and renewed.

3.✍️👩‍🎨 Drawing/Painting is a great way of using your imagination and expressing yourself.

4.🧘 Stretching/yoga is a good way to relax and increase your flexibility.

5.👨‍🍳Learn how to cook! Now that everyone has spare time, it's a marvelous time to start learning how to cook.

6.📺🎬 Watch a movie at home with the family. Share some snacks and stay up all night binge watching TV.

7.👨‍💻 Play video games. Playing video games is an exciting way to use your problem solving skills.

8.🎃Carve out a pumpkin. Although no one should be going out right now to celebrate Halloween, there's nothing wrong with getting in the Halloween spirit, even if you're just staying home. If this is allowed by your guardians this might be something that you could do.

9. 🏋️Workout. Working out is something very important that everyone should do. It's important to take care of your health, especially when you're in quarantine. I know that it's hard to stay in shape with the constant reminder that food is always there. Quarantine is the perfect time to get in shape, since I know most of us have nothing to do.

10.🛌Take a nap. I know a lot of us have been staying up late and not taking any naps. I know a lot of us got a messed up sleep schedule because of quarantine, for example someone that I know who used to sleep at 10 now sleeps at 4. Some of you guys should really get some sleep including myself because I'm starting to see everyone get eye bags.

I hope everyone does at least one of these things, especially my 10th recommendation. After reading this blog, make sure to try at least one of these recommendations!