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Editor's Note Hey Key Clubbers!

I say this every time but I can't believe that summer went by so fast! Initially, I had thought that this summer would have been much less interesting in comparison to my previous years, given the pandemic and us being at home. However, Stuyvesant Key Club has allowed me to continue to stay connected to everyone!

We held both meetings and divisionals in July and August. We introduced Virtual Event Work Days too at the end of August and I found it fun to see everyone, even though not in-person.

Despite interacting with everyone virtually only, I found the Key Club spirit to be alive in many of us. It is amazing how many submissions the Locksmith has received whether it be articles or posters this month. I hope that we continue this even as school begins to start in the following weeks!

If you were not chosen but you want to write one to fill in the spot on the BINGO, you can either email locksmith@stuykc.org or simply PM me about your desire to write an article for the next issue and we can take note of it!

To briefly explain articles and clear up some confusion, you can choose to write an article by clicking YES! on event forms. Our amazing director, Michelle will choose a couple authors based on which events the Locksmith will feature for that issue.

Yours in service, Keyi Guo Editor of Stuyvesant Key Club Crabinet 2020-2021

KEYI GUO

Once again, I sincerely hope that everyone stays safe and happy during this time.Â

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CRABINET DIVISION UPDATES DISTRICT UPDATES CALENDAR SERVICE SPOTLIGHTS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

PRESIDENT Hey Key Clubbers!

Oh my, the summer flew by so quickly! I’ve been having too much fun playing Among Us. I was not prepared mentally to go back to school, but thankfully it was delayed for a week.

Speaking of summer, over this break , you guys (the members!) have volunteered virtually *SO MUCH* that our club has the most service hours in the New York District!

I really want to thank all of you so much for putting in so much effort even while we are at home. Stay strong and keep up the good work!

I’m also relieved that our virtual meetings were well-received and that so many of you showed up each time to hang out and stay updated with the club. Keep your eyes peeled for more future meetings and possible game nights on our Discord server!

I look forward to continue meeting and learning more about everyone!

Yours in service, David Shi President of Stuyvesant Key Club Crabinet 2020-2021

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DAVID SHI

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VICE PRESIDENT HayHoh Stuy Key Clubbers!

It's that time of the year again, Back To School! (yayy). This summer has been very uneventful for me to say the least, however, with the start of school (whether it be remote or blended for you guys) I'm sure most of you would wish summer break continued. But, we can all look forward to when quarantine finally lifts, and get to go outside and enjoy food, sceneries, and the outdoor air.

I'm sure many of you are uncertain what's going to actually happen with learning this year, but the one thing that you can always look to is this club. We will still have meetings (monthly), events (virtual, and inperson when restrictions lift), and fundraisers. So if you are bored or feel unsure about what you are doing, pull up to our events or meetings to see some new faces!

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Yours in service, Jeffrey Huang Vice President of Stuyvesant Key Club Crabinet 2020-2021

SECRETARY Hello Key Clubbers!

Summer is almost over so I hope you’re all ready for school to start again! I'm really so so so proud of all the progress we made! ( ◕ ◕) *.✧ We are now past 50% of our service hour goal, so keep up the good work and make sure to check out the events doc often. We also have our first End-ofSummer bingo to have even more fun while doing virtual events! Although virtual events are very different from in person events, they are still a great way to give back to our community. Lastly I want to say that Covid19 is still wreaking havoc in our community so be sure to wash your hands often and always wear a mask when going outside.

Please stay safe!

ヮ ﾉ

ﾉ

Continue to stay active with virtual events and I look forward to the day when I can see you all in person!!! Let me know if there is anything you want me to know!

Yours in service, Zi Liu Secretary of Stuyvesant Key Club Crabinet 2020-2021

ZI LIU

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TREASURER What's g00d KClubbers!

Summer's coming to a close—school's just around the corner—but if we learned anything from the quarantine, it's that we can nevertheless live life to its fullest. I think it's easy to be in your bag and be frustrated by the state of the US and the world. What's not easy is being positive when everything else around you is negative. If you haven't been allowed outside during the quarantine and have just been bumming at home for 5+ months, I implore you to think about the situation differently. Everyone reading this is a young adult, with absolutely no idea what's in store for them in the future.

Instead, worry about being the best version of yourself in the present, set small achievable goals for yourself (ahem— virtually volunteer), and celebrate the small wins. And hey, once we're back in school and society is at a better place, you'll emerge from the quarantine as a butterfly.

Yours in service, Alan Guo Treasurer of Stuyvesant Key Club Crabinet 2020-2021

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ALAN GUO

WEBMASTER Heyoooo !!

As I am typing this, there are less than 16 days left until school officially starts.

Hopefully, everyone was at least a little productive these past few months (and doing lots of virtual events of course).

Personally, summer was a great way for me to catch up with some work (I finally revamped the website hehe -- go check it out at stuykc.org cough cough) but also lots and lots of Netflix and anime. This summer was definitely a lot different from what we are used to, but I think we made it work, and in many ways, made things even better. I’m really glad I got to know a lot of you throughout the virtual meetings we held <3.

And even though I am a bit sad that the real grind and responsibilities are officially restarting, I am still excited to see what the new school year brings, whether this refers to the new projects Key Club will be working on or the new people I will meet. I can’t wait for things to return to normal and I can see everyone face to face but I also can’t wait to use this unique situation as an opportunity to continue testing new waters.

Yours in service, Constance Chen Webmaster of Stuyvesant Key Club Crabinet 2020-2021

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Club Updates

Game Night Fundraiser AUGUST 21ST AT 3:30 PM

Q&A Session + Meeting AUGUST 18TH AT 4PM

Virtual Event Work Day AUGUST 25TH AT 4PM

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Division Updates July Game Night + Divisional Freya Zhu Lieutenant Governor

On July 12th @ 5PM on ZOOM, we had an eventful evening as members played games like CodeNames, Scribblio, and more after the July Divisional.

August Divisional

Taking place over ZOOM, Division 11 had a short but joyful time as we went over updates and shared club plans for the upcoming school year

Thirst Project Virutal Summit Taking place over ZOOM, Key Clubbers attended two days of workshops held by Thirst Project on various topics such as Photography/Videoography.

Fun group activities were also held!

Chinatown Beautification One click away was the theme of this year's virutal Chinatown Beautification event. As always, many amazing workshops were held and Assemblymember YuhLine Niou was the keynote speaker.

Read the latest issue of the Panda Press. Submit an article to be featured in the next issue.

K-Family Picnic An opportunity to bond with the K-Family arose through a virtual picnic!

We meet members from all over the Kiwanis Family and participate in team activities, 11 service projects, and more!

District Updates Jason Xiong District Secretary

Winnie Huang District Treasurer

Rachel Joh District Bulletin Editor

MEMBER RECRUITMENT & RETENTION WEBINARÂ Led by Tom Krieglstein, a keynote speaker at last year's LTC, the New York District and Pacific Northwest District attended the Member REcruitment & Retention Webinar. Important lessons were taught as Tom Krieglstein addressed his Dance Floor Theory.

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$120,000

Item 1 26%

26

%

18 %

Item 1 17.9%

90,000 hrs Item 2 74%

Service Hours Goal

Fundraising Goal

Check out the first issue of the Empire Key

Item 2 82.1%

Follow NYDKC on Social Media!

Statement From New York District Key Club Regarding Recent Events

New York District Key Club would like to express our sadness and outrage over the events that led to the killing of George Floyd a week ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Floyd family and the families of the many individuals who came before him.

As we continue to combat the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, we are reminded of the historical inequities and racial injustice that has been part of our society for far too long. It is moments like these that remind us that there is work to be done and that we must do better.

We commit that New York District Key Club will work towards this end and will continue to live our core values of leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.

Our District is a strong network of 250 clubs and 12,000 members across New York. The District Board will discuss immediate actions to unite and engage our membership in opposing racial inequality and advancing social justice. We look forward to sharing more information soon on various projects and initiatives in which our members can participate and support.

This moment demands action. Key Club has always been at the forefront of helping to lead and change our communities for nearly 100 years and we will continue to be a force for positive change.

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FREERICE Time: Anytime!

Ongoing Events

Volunteers will be donating grains by answering questions through the FreeRice app! Each question is equal to 5 grains of rice donated to charity!

CHARITY MILES Time: Anytime!

Volunteers will be raising money by walking/running, whether it be marching around the house, running stairs, or going for a jog (if you are jogging outside, be sure to adhere to social distancing!) Each mile is equal to $0.25 donated to charity!

ATLASGO Time: Anytime!

Click on an event to sign up or check out our event form for more!

Volunteers will be helping to plant trees through miles! Just download the atlasGO app and start running/walking. Since it also calculates miles, hours will be given through Charity Miles but download the app to help our environment!

QUARANTINE STORIES Time: Whenever!

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Volunteers will be describing how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been spending their quarantine, and giving updates on their lives. This material will be featured in the bi-monthly updates of the Locksmith.

WIKISPEEDIA

SMITHSONIAN TRANSCRIPTION

BEANBEANBEAN

Volunteers will be doing an activity (creating posters, blogs, notes etc) that is related to trafficsafety!

Time: Whenever!

Volunteers will play a variety of online quizzes to earn "beans" that will translate into donations to different charities (Feeding America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and more!)

PROJECT GIVINGTHANKS

CARDS FOR NYC HEALTH HOSPITALS

Time: Whenever!

Time: Whenever!

Volunteers will be writing post-its, creating artwork, or creating a video, thanking essential workers at the frontline.

Volunteers will be transcribing historical documents for the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex!

Time: Whenever!

Volunteers will be making handmade or digitally-produced cards for NYC Health Hospitals.

They will be distributed to hospital workers in these trying times!

NOTES OF HOPE

ZOONIVERSE

Time: Whenever!

Time: Whenever!

Volunteers will be writing notes of hope to show their support to expecting parents, healthcare workers or those at the frontline making sure babies receive the best possible care.

Volunteers will be helping Zooniverse, "the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research." There are many options to explore through Zooniverse: You can (but are not limited to!!) help classify wildlife through "Chimp&See," increase scientists' understanding of pelican nesting through "PELIcams," compile data on biodiversity and the commercial use of fish species through "Fishing in the Past," and more!!

DISTRIBUTED PROOFREADERS

Time: Whenever!

Time: Whenever!

Volunteers will help convert Public Domain books into e-books by proofreading text with Distributed Proofreaders.

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END OF THE SUMMER BINGO

New Events

Time: September 15th Get hyped for our end of the summer bingo and get extra hours by doing events, attending fundraisers, and keeping updated with club updates!

All events submitted on and after 8/18 will count towards the Bingo Board.

Simply screenshot the bingo board, check off the completed events, and submit it through our form by 9/15.

TED TRANSLATORS AND TRANSCRIBERS

Click on an event to sign up or check out our event form for more!

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Time: Whenever!

Volunteers will be creating subtitles for TED videos after watching an instructional video and submitting a TED translator and transcriber application.

EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR CHILDREN

DIVISION NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Time: Whenever!

Time: Whenever!

Volunteers will be creating fall artwork, letters, and videos for Exception Care for Children, a children's pediatric nursing facility.

Quarantine has impacted our lives in many ways. If you wish to share your quarantine stories and be featured in the upcoming divisional newsletter, please fill out the following form!

Article submissions are optional but greatly appreciated

WORD PUZZLES FOR GOOD

Time: Whenever!

Volunteers will be identifying phrases from pictures and scrambled words to donate money to UNICEF. Each unscrambled phrase donates $0.25

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V V R R E SSE L L T T O O P SSP

E E C I C VVI S S T T H H G I G LLI

Cards for NYC Health Hospitals

Zi Yan (Chelsea)

Zi Han Zeng

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Constance Chen

Danny Xiong

Nazifa Hyder

Danny Xiong Yume Igarashi

Zijia (Jess) Zhang

Winnie Huang

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Cards for NYC Health Hospitals

Nazifa Hyder

Zijia (Jess) Zhang

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Ivy Jiang

Keyi Guo

Constance Chen

Jason Xiong

Zi han Zeng Zifei Zhao

Danny Xiong

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ZOONIV I

loved

second

Zooniverse.

time

I

used

It

was

hard

Zooniverse,

understanding

it

was

a

breeze.

how

I

it

worked

remember

when

the

I

second

first

started,

time

clearly,

but

the

mainly

because it was during the Key Club Virtual Work Day. The activities were so much fun, both

Zooniverse

and

also

and

gave

the

our

work

day.

criticism

During

to

the

the

meeting,

overhyped

we

fangirled

webtoons.

We

over

also

our

favorite

talked

webtoons

about

Christa

McAuliffe, which many of us shared as a common middle school, and different academies. The

activities in Zooniverse were easy and killed time quickly. Despite not paying much attention

to Zooniverse, the time I had with everyone while doing it was enjoyable. We bonded over our

common interests and I had the chance to speak with the vice president and secretary of Key

Unique Zhang

Club, both of which were full of humor and personality.

When

I

learned

about

Zooniverse,

I

could

barely

contain

my

excitement.

I

had

the

opportunity to contribute to important research, to help our planet and help humans

understand it. It was easy to feel lost over the summer—there’s only so much service

one

can

do

while

stuck

at

home.

But

when

I

started

counting

penguins

and

transcribing notes about plant species, I knew I was a part of something bigger. With

every classification, we—the team of humans I’ve never met from around the globe—

were one step closer to completing the project, to achieving our common goal. And to

think we could do all that from behind a screen.

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Charlotte Kastoun

VERSE After

I

Work

created

Day,

worked

on

I

and

logged

browsed

the

into

my

around

Embryo

Cam

to

Zooniverse

explore

project,

the

which

is

account

for

different

dedicated

the

first

projects

to

time

the

capturing

during

website

photos

the

had

of

to

August

offer.

embryos

I

and

analyzing the effects of climate change on these animals. I was tasked with analyzing various

snail

embryos

and

highlighting

the

various

parts

of

each

embryo,

which

I

found

rather

interesting, and it was good to know that I was contributing to an important cause. There were

lots

of

other

number

of

projects

cells

on

to

try

out

leaves,

as

and

well,

such

Planet

as

Fossil

Hunters

Hunters,

Tess,

which

which

involved

involved

counting

spotting

gaps

the

called

transits in clusters of stars. I look forward to trying out everything else Zooniverse has to offer!

Keara O'Donnell

Zooniverse

began

my

(PELIcam,

settling

made

the

led

me

rediscover

exploration

of

FIshing

History,

into

3

The

for

projects,

completing

1970s.

to

each

wide

the

two

my

website

of

etc.)

for

not

which

classification

variety

passion

and

I

for

fun

of

projects

my

found

casually

relatively

astrology

and

interests

were

easy.

and

classifications,

and

simple

One

progressive

mythology.When

jumped

I

from

transcriptions

transcribed

nature

of

novels

the

found

book

I

made

the

project

account

recommended

to

of

scanned

in

the

titles

my

project,

made

archives

me

ones

eventually

documents,

Boston

and

which

during

reconsider

my

preconceptions of the city half a century ago. I also spent much time transcribing WWII burial card dates

and

addresses.

constellations.

But

I

the

learned

one

and

project

I

relearned

found

much

I

lost

about

track

of

time

constellation

mythology. Put it simply, I loved it and am happy to do more.

doing

names

was

and

marking

shapes

and

and

identifying

Greek/Roman

Irene Hao

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e n i t n a r a Qu s e i r o t S

How has/is the coronavirus affecting you? ,

It has been a lot harder to be productive nowadays

.

me to do things efficiently

Yume Igarashi

since there is no rigid schedule that would push

,

This is both relaxing and concerning

because it has given me time to

focus on my hobbies but has also allowed me a little too much time to eat snacks and too little time

(?)

.

to exercise

I am a lot more nervous and uncertain about my final year at Stuyvesant than how I

,

anticipated I would be in the past

and this is most likely the case for almost everyone in the school

.

and other American schools as well

,

different from how it was before

.

little shared air as possible

,

somewhat deteriorated

The way my family and I feel in supermarkets and stores is so

and we almost feel like we are holding in our breaths to inhale as

My impression of how careful or sensible other people are has also

as I observe countless numbers of neighbors and adults who are either not

.

wearing their masks properly or not wearing them at all

Share some productive things you've done/been doing during quarantine .

I think the most productive thing I have done in the past few weeks is volunteering for Key Club

,

have been taking long walks and jogs both alone and with others drastically website

.

increased

that

offers

,

reading a lot as well

I

have

done

,

creative

a

lot

of

wonderful

projects

for

volunteering

I

so my Charity Miles count has

,

Zooniverse

prompts

and

since

it

is

such

. '

opportunities

.

a

I ve

great been

especially some classics from nearby bookstores and libraries

Any fun future plans/ambitions as to what you want to do once quarantine is over? ,

I would love to go to the mall near my house

!

both my friends and family

,

for quite a long time

,

home

and eat out with more casual ease and comfort with

I have not done significant amounts of recreational shopping in person

.

so I miss that a lot

'

Since I haven t traveled outside a few blocks from my

.

I would love to go to Manhattan to hang out and visit new restaurants and stores

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Zixuan Liu How has/is the coronavirus affecting you? .

Aiya I gotta choose senior for grade now I feel so old

'

(

than that I m stuck at home

'

)

haven t properly gone out since I came back from school hmmm

.

hang out with my friends properly either

, .

The coronavirus has not affected me too much other

.

I miss yall crazy children

'

'

and that I can t

With so many summer opportunities

'

'

cancelled

I find myself signing up for programs that I m not too ready for but I m sure I ll get things done

somehow

The weather is so hot I don t wanna do anything lol

'

.

Share some productive things you've done/been doing during quarantine '

(

I ve been updating yall points every week

)

hopefully

craft up my college essay and doing college research

).

'

back to it some day

,

yall probably know can

touch

them

.

nothing hmmm

by

.

and staring at spreadsheets

(

'

I also am starting to

that I ve abandoned since AP tests so I need to go

.

Another thing I ve been doing regularly is some form of stretching everyday

.

I am the stiffest person on Earth and touching my toes is impossible the

time

school

.

starts

Everything

seems

.

so

much

work

even

As

I hope that I

though

'

Im

doing

Senioritis hitting way to early now

Any fun future plans/ambitions as to what you want to do once quarantine is over? '

'

,

I can t imagine what I ll do once this is over

,

,

most likely buy a cup of boba

,

somewhere with air conditioning and enjoy the food alone

a box of fried chicken

sit

.

then repeat this with a group of friends later on

Somaia How has/is the coronavirus affecting you?

.

Coronavirus has affected my learning a lot because I was not able to learn at all during remote learning

.

would just do the work that was expected of me by my teachers and submit it somehow so repetitive and boring during the early days of the pandemic

, .

that I can no longer focus on work for more than ten minutes

,

fully remote this year

'

(

).

and even now

/

I

My days are were

I actually recently realized

.'

due to remote learning and such

I m still doing

though so I guess there s no difference

Share some productive things you've done/been doing during quarantine '

I haven t really done anything Anatomy

:))))

"

",

productive

unless you count spending all day on TikTok and watching Greys

Any fun future plans/ambitions as to what you want to do once quarantine is over? ,

Once the pandemic is over

'

'

.

I don t think I ll spend more than two hours a day at home

!

finally see my friends and hang out with them

'

I also can t wait to be out in the streets without having

.

to worry for both my life and my family s lives

'

'

I can t wait to

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Irene Hao

How has/is the coronavirus affecting you? '

.

It s made me dull to my surroundings

,

same white walls and ceiling

,

some sort of schedule

.

-19,

COVID

Though I try to have

minutes has turned my

.

but it certainly has not made remote learning or quarantine any easier

,

,

paneer curry

,

least a hour long train ride to Manhattan

, .

Whole Foods

with the nearest store

,

happier to have more people stuck at home

,

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stare at the

I am fortunate to have not caught and know no one close to have caught

sudden random cravings for Chipotle

friends

.

and eat the same local food of my neighborhood

it seems the lack of a bell ringing in my ears every

sleeping habits into a mess

,

I stay in the same air conditioned room all day

,

halal food

.

I am bored

I have

all of which require at

The summer flies certainly seem

.

,

but I certainly am not

I bug my friends

'

my friends

.

my middle school classmates on social media to cope with my lack of socialization

Share some productive things you've done/been doing during quarantine ,'

As a rising senior

,

stressful sessions of personal statement writing

'

I ve

done

over

(

I ve certainly been doing my summer homework of

the

summer

and

in

spring

-

'

)

virtual

college tours and

but I m relatively proud of the fun activities

. '

quarantine

-

,

I ve

danced

more

.

specifically

flowed

Glowsticks that have long lost their in the dark glean tied at the ends of shoelaces to practice

,

my flowing

! '

something I picked up during Junior SING

. '

memory and follow tutorials on YouTube

. '

.'

,

+,

Disney

).

or HBO Max

'

(

,

unfortunately

not TV shows since I

, ,

And I ve done virtual events for Key Club

,

like to consider to be the most productive of my time

. ,

the

I ve gone on evening walks with my sister and

I ve caught up on book and music recommendations

do not have Neflix

,

I ve attended cooking and baking classes online

most successful of which have been cheesecake mom

I ve tried my best to maintain muscle

,

besides homework

studying

something I and college

of course

From BeanBeanBean to Zooniverse to FreeRice to virtual Key Club meetings and

divisionals

I suppose an upside of quarantine is that I now am not limited by NYC geography to

.

attend an event or meeting

.

I can join whenever I can and set my own plans

Any fun future plans/ambitions as to what you want to do once quarantine is over? ,

Once quarantine is over

,

Donuts

,

the pizza piece

,

the Indian food place

,

Whole Foods

',

Ferry s

, .

Island boardwalk gazing at the sunset or movie night with my girls

,

convenient store snacks and cheap chocolate

.

be able to hug my friends again

like the good ol days

'

,

Terry s poke bowls

.

to ice skate at the Bryant Park Ice Rink and hang out with my friends

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: .

I want to go back to Stuyvesant and eat at every restaurant there

etc

Dunkin I want

Perhaps a walk on the Coney

all cuddled up on a couch with

,

I miss them

'

and I can t wait to

Michelle Lo How has/is the coronavirus affecting you?

During

this

very

unique

.

changed significantly

- -

,

stay at home

,

For one

summer

my

perspective

.

, ,

Normally

have to spend hours outside for various summer activities

.

’

,

I find myself missing going out a lot

those days when the weather is especially nice

now

and

habits

have

especially during

,

during the summer

I would

a big contrast to how I

am

Something that I ve also taken for granted was being able to travel to different

,

places for my summer activities

’

-

one example being an in person summer course that

would ve taken place in a university that I was interested in but had to be turned into a

.

remote course

,

quarantine

.

I would sleep really late during the summer

.

and have been able to wake up earlier too woke up at like

.

Another thing that has changed for me is my sleeping schedule

4-5

,

AM on my own

normally woken up at like

11

,

Nowadays

Prior to

I sleep a lot earlier

There were even a couple of times in which I

’

which was a new experience for me as I would ve

.

AM instead

Share some productive things you've done/been doing during quarantine ,

As my parents are less paranoid about going outside

!’

around the city for the first time this summer of cool and interesting spots in the city

,

reason

(

I was able to go scootering

I ve even been able to travel to a lot

,

in a safe manner

).

of course

For some

scootering outside has made me feel more productive which goes to show

how powerful going outside can feel after spending weeks quarantined inside your

!

home

Any fun future plans/ambitions as to what you want to do once quarantine is over? . !

I really miss going to outside events for Key Club

,

volunteer

'

As soon as it s safe to go outside and

I will definitely sign up for more events

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Project Giving

Thanks

From Zifei Zhao

From Isabella Chow

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Project Giving

Thanks

From Adeeb Khan

From Alan Guo

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BeanBeanBean

Quirky.

Fun. Educational.

Beanbeanbean is one of the first virtual events I've done with Key Club, and though I do miss the fun and interactivity of in-person events and had low expectations, I was fairly surprised at how much time had passed when I answered questions on their website. The subjects of these questions were simple enough: English vocabulary, math multiplication, Spanish, chemistry symbols, etc. Though some were easier to answer and collect beans than others, I enjoyed the multiplication especially, as they were simple to solve offhandedly and the ASL, for I found learning the sign language through guess-andcheck interesting. The way the "beans" would drop onto he backdrop of the screen each time I answered a question correct was aesthetically pleasing, and the funny animations in the background when I donate my beans kept me going. Though I wished the website gave me the option to donate the beans whenever and not every 21 beans, I enjoyed it and am glad to have found a website that allows laypeople to help the world.

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BeanBeanBean

Constance Chen

Basically, the concept of this event was that volunteers would answer simple questions to earn beans which would then be donated to various charities such as Feeding America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. I think the questions are designed to be answered by little kids which is why I am kind of embarrassed to say that I probably had way too invested into this. The questions sped by so quickly and completing the multiplication tables to continue my “streak” brought me back my elementary school days. Overall, it was super cool to be able to help out while also kicking back and watching Netflix.

Sabrina Chen I was first drawn to Beanbeanbean because of its unique name. The website makes us answer questions and each correct answer gives a bean (the concept is similar to the Freerice Event). The beans would be donated in multiples of 21. Me, not realizing that, kept wondering why my beans weren’t stacking up. After getting used to it, I realized this event was very relaxing and simple. I’ve mainly stuck to questions about multiplication, identifying images, and English vocabulary, but lately I’ve been testing my Spanish knowledge (which is very limited). The beans donated will be translated into a monetary amount and donated to charities, so I would definitely recommend Beanbeanbean to anyone who has some spare time :D. 33

Alan Guo

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Keyi Guo

Zi Liu

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ISABELLA C When I signed up for Key Club at the Club Fair, I was honestly doing it for the free cookie. Never would I have thought that Key Club would make such a big impact on me. Key Club’s virtual events gave me the opportunity to not only learn how amazing the club was, but how amazing the people were too.

Sooo let’s take a jump back to my first virtual event, shall we? Okay, picture this; you’re hiding under your blankets as the ac blasts through the house texting your friends that you haven’t seen since March. You open the event document on your computer in hopes of being productive.

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As you scroll through the document, an event catches your eye. For me, that was this weird sounding event called Wikispeedia.

After spending an hour trying to find speed limit signs in the wheatfields of Kansas and horribly failing, I told myself, tomorrow I’m going to do better. The next day, I was able to find 26 signs in 1 hour.

The day after that, I spent 3 hours and somehow found 174 signs (that’s 58 signs an hour :0). I kept going, slowly getting faster at finding them.

Somewhere along the way, I stopped doing it for the hours and I started doing it because some part of me thought it

was fun. Plus, I got to see so many cool places along the way. My house hunters obsession even started to point out the different types of house and take notes of future ideas.

After that, I decided to give some other events a try. Like Wikispeedia, I decided to tailor every event so that it became fun for me, whether that was picking documents to transcribe that interested me, or playing with stationery when making cards for project thanks.

These events introduced me to different types of activities I wouldn’t even think about trying and

taught me things I wouldn’t even attempt to learn.

Knowing that doing these events were also benefiting others was only the cherry on top. Thank you Key Club for being the reason I’m not going crazy in quarantine.

P.S Pull up to our fundraisers <3

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