The Nexus

Shimoon composes multitrack, reunites friends during quarantine

Tiffany Soe • November 19, 2020

Christopher Shimoon (11) sat back in his chair and let out a big sigh of relief. It was a Friday afternoon, and he had just finished his last music writing session of the week. Shimoon then pressed...

[Photo] Soe volunteers as piano tutor, finds fulfillment in teaching

Amy Wang, Editor-in-Chief • October 22, 2020

Soe points out different notes on the treble cleff over zoom. Due to difficulties with online teaching, she has found tools like whiteboards helpful in communicating clearly with her students.

Opinion: Learning to forgive has long-term health benefits

Tiffany Soe • October 1, 2020

Elementary school was where the forgiveness started. It was when I began to learn sympathy and empathy. It was when I began to recognize when they were wrong and when to apologize. It was when I learned...

Levy organizes seventh grade class reunion over Zoom

Tiffany Soe • May 29, 2020

When former seventh grade English and social studies teacher Joie Nolasco from Mesa Verde Middle School retired two years ago, Sammy Levy (11) was upset that he was likely not going to see her. Before...

Health and Nutrition Club make masks for PUSD workers

Tiffany Soe • April 10, 2020

When PUSD employees were in need of protective equipment against COVID-19, Health and Nutrition Club President Aakarsh Vermani (10) stepped up to help. On April 7, Vermani delivered 60...