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Francine Vudoti

Young Observer: Mid-April Edition

Our planet is slowly collapsing right under our noses. With climate change, pollution, and rising sea levels, parts of the environment are becoming unsuitable to support life. Believe it or not, we […]

Young Observer: Early April Edition

April is “Celebrate Diversity Month.” In my diverse high school, we recently celebrated an annual event called International Food Fair (IFF) that featured not just cuisines but also dance performances that spotlight […]

Young Observer: Mid-March Edition

Spring is a wonderful time to enjoy cut flowers and here is a simple hack to keep them alive and healthy. Make sure that the vase, as well as the water inside, […]

Young Observer: Early March Edition

I wrote in this column a few months ago how Young Observer has expanded to give voice not only to the youth of our community but also to the youth in underserved […]

Young Observer: Mid February Edition

I survived the Omicron surge last month despite getting notified by my school on a weekly basis that I had been exposed to someone with COVID.  I’m fully vaccinated, and the rate […]

Young Observer: Early February Edition

With the start of February comes a very important holiday in many parts of the world: Chinese New Year, which is now more commonly referred to as Lunar New Year. Originating in […]

Young Observer Turns 3

This youth section, also known as Young Observer, celebrated its third anniversary last month. Each contributor from our team of seven students wrote a reflection as part of the annual conference that […]

Young Observers: Mid-December Issue

Say hello to Rhett, a beautiful grey-nosed pitbull. He is sweet and lively at the same time, and he always adores long walks to let off some steam. His leash manners could […]

Young Observers: Early December Edition

As of last week, over 5 million people worldwide have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic started about 2 years ago. Many, including children, have suffered from the loss of loved ones […]

Young Observers: Mid-November Edition

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. The idea of being grateful differs for each person. Besides the usual food, family and friends, here are some of the fascinating reasons Fullerton teens are […]