If I were to provide a thorough context of the protests and demonstrations that have been going on rampantly for over eight months now in Hong Kong, it would be …
Uniquely United
As you looked at the photo above I’m sure you could easily point out at least one person you recognized or have seen walking in the hallways of OLu. Without …
All Perfect Things Shouldn’t Come to an End
August had finally come. And with August comes many endings. The end of summer, the end of the water polo season, the end of late nights, the end of freedom …
A Persistent Peace
my head has been spinning for quite some time now; worst-case scenarios bombard it like a raging sea. stress flows like a steady stream; overthinking has become an everyday routine. …
Dearest Freshmen,
Dearest Freshmen, You’ve anticipated this year for as long as you could possibly remember. Maybe with excitement, maybe with dread, maybe with nerves that couldn’t possibly be calmed by anything …
Everlasting Childhood
The faint chirping of birds whistled through the neighborhood as the sun rose from the horizon. As the morning dew dressed the palm trees, a gentle breeze peacefully entered the …
Snorkel
My family and I boarded the boat at 12:30. It was a hot and bright Hawaiian day and the smell of sunscreen was stirred up with every breeze. My brothers …
Lancers’ Friday Night Games
Students cheer loud As the players run for the touchdown. Red and gold fill the bleachers like a cloud While cheerleaders twirl their pom-poms all around. Football players are told …
The Struggles of the Modern High School Student
High school: middle school kids dream of stepping onto the campus where teachers and upperclassmen sing beautiful harmonies in unity about friendship and block schedule. Moments where dances won’t be …