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Over the past few months, crystal-related small businesses have become more prevalent, along with an increase in individuals who have implemented the use of crystals into their daily lives. Those who practice crystal healing, like Ashley Vera, 11, express their opinions on the sudden rise in popularity of crystals. “I like how people are starting to wear them more, but to be honest it’s not just for decoration or just regular jewelry,” Vera expressed. “People just like it because it’s pretty, I say people should actually know what the meaning behind the crystals is and to believe in it.”

The Journey of Healing Crystals

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
April 18, 2021
While many see the rise in popularity of crystals as either good or bad, individuals who have used them for years prior, such as Yennifer Minerva, encourage newcomers to do their research before immersing themselves in the crystal world and its benefits. “I love crystals and incorporating them into my ritual practice because it helps me be intentional with my energy and with my rituals,” Minerva stated. “If you want to incorporate crystals into your life, go to a crystals shop and ask questions, pick out two or three that catch your eye and find out more about those specific crystals, and keep adding to your collection, buy books!”

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Quarantine Food Trends

Montserrat Gonzalez and Maya Guzman
April 12, 2021
The Future of COVID-19

The Future of COVID-19

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
March 16, 2021
While some parents are adamant about their children returning to school, Paulina Rosario, DUSD parent, is not as her kindergarten son is doing well with distance learning. “He has been doing amazing with distance learning, I don’t think he’s missing anything except interacting on the playground with the kids,” Rosario stated. “I think his learning has advanced doing online school and I don’t think there’s much of a difference if he were to go in person.”

Distance Learning’s Toll on Elementary Students

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
February 27, 2021
While some individuals have chosen to adopt a pet, others have come across their pets by luck like Hannah Kim, 12, whose kittens were abandoned. “I’m glad I found my kittens during a pandemic. Although that sounds odd, I worried that my pets would be lonely at home if I had any before,” Kim stated. “Thanks to COVID-19, I can really watch them grow up.”

Pandemic Pet Boom

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
January 27, 2021
With unexpected and unprecedented restaurant/business guidelines, Elreda explains how the pandemic has forced him to grow as a business owner. “It taught all of us that we have to stick together to get through hard times,” Elreda said. “I’m proud that we were able to keep everyone employed and not lay off anyone during these challenging times.”

Fatima’s Grill and The Pandemic

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
December 7, 2020
After receiving positive feedback about her handmade earrings, Lili Tobar, 12, decided to start selling earrings in June through Instagram (@lilis.jewelrybox). “I was originally just making them for myself but when I got really into it I had a lot of support and positive feedback to start selling,” Tobar stated. “I don’t think I would’ve started if we weren’t in a pandemic if I’m being honest, unfortunately I think it’s put a strain on how I can put my brand out into the public.”

Local Teen-Owned Earring Businesses!

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
November 16, 2020
Spirit Halloween stores began popping up around the country in the beginning of August selling costumes and decor to customers just in time for Halloween and Angel Duarte, 10, is one such customer. “I think Spirit Halloween is beneficial because with everything going on in the world right now, I think we should have one thing that has nothing to do with politics and protests,” Duarte stated. “Plus, Halloween is fun and most of us have to start living life again.”

The Spirit of Halloween Stores

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
October 31, 2020
Wishing to get a taste of what college life is like, AP/Honors student, Sofia McCoy, 12, is in her 2nd year of partaking in the Cerritos College dual enrollment program. “I’d say it’s more beneficial, but the classes aren’t that different,” McCoy stated. “I like how you don’t have class every day and it’s by semester, so it’s definitely less overwhelming.”

What Do Students Think About Dual Enrollment?

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
October 18, 2020
After months of closure, The Pride By Her owner, Julia Solis-Vernis, continues to service clients after relocating her business amidst the pandemic. “Covid-19 has been a nightmare...but it’s also been a blessing in disguise,” Solis-Vernis stated. “It grew our clientele and we were able to open another business...it definitely made us stronger.”

How have nail salons been affected by COVID-19?

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
October 4, 2020
After month-long renovations in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Furman Park reopened in July 2020 around the same time park worker Zoe Beltran, 12, returned to work. “It’s nice to have the parks open but it is stressful to go to the parks and enforce rules because some people just want to use the equipment and we have to tell them no,” Beltran described. “But a majority of the staff is happy to be back and working.”

Furman Park: Reopening and COVID-19

Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
September 20, 2020
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