If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity that combines community impact, youth development, and flexible involvement, your local YMCA offers ways to contribute. Volunteers play an essential role in supporting the Y’s mission of promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. There are a variety of roles that cater…
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Troy High School NJROTC held its annual military inspection (AMI) on Nov. 20 in the North Gym of the school, bringing together nearly 400 cadets for evaluation, drill and ceremony. The inspection, required for all NJROTC programs nationwide, assesses each unit’s readiness, discipline and overall performance. Five inspectors, Staff Sergeant…
If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity that has community impact, taking care of the environment, and hands-on experience, consider volunteering with OC Parks. OC Parks manages regional parks, wilderness areas, historical sites, trails, beaches, and open spaces. OC Parks Volunteers help with maintaining these spaces, supporting visitors and preserving…
The student-led organization Hope, Healing and Hairlines participated in the Walk For Alopecia by hosting a “Walk Where You Are” Team in Mission Viejo Sept. 27. The initiative was founded in 2023 by senior Rizan Khan Muhammad to raise awareness for Alopecia and foster empathy towards people with similar medical…
An expanse before me, trees willowed and thin
The sun beyond, beckoning me in
And yet, nothing moves; no creak, no rustle
The birds chirping, without reason to tussle
A playground distant, my childhood dreams
I fear their death, torn apart at the seams
I live in a drowning garden. When the breeze blows just right at dusk, I can almost see through the ripples up on the surface of the water. I can see the rain-washed roots of other gardens, the twigs and leaves that litter their ground, and the leftover streams that…
If you are a resident of Southern California, you know how busy and hectic life can be. Work, school and even the seemingly never-ending traffic can be a lot. Oftentimes, it is easy to take advantage of all the amazing sights to see in this beautiful place we call home.
As Americans, we have a foundational belief that every person is created equal. So then the question is, why are we not respecting this belief in all its capacity today? The discrimination that LGBTQIA+ individuals face creates the impression that they are not created equal, but when was that ever…
The widespread destruction of homes from the LA fires has led to insurance cancellations and the loss of cherished keepsakes amidst the chaos. However, communities are stepping up to support affected citizens. The Palisade Fire and Eaton Fire started on January 7 2025, with the most probable cause considered the…
For the first time in over a year, Starbucks employees are striking in several states across the United States. Workers in cities such as Seattle, Chicago and Los Angeles have ceased operations, seeking greater benefits. Beginning on December 20, 2024, many baristas gathered outside Starbucks stores to protest. But they’re…
