Almost immediately after the cancellation of in-seat school, I began to lose track of time and the date, barely getting the rest of my assignments done on time before going back to play Minecraft or watch YouTube videos. There are multiple ways, however, to let creativity and imagination rekindle the joys of life, such as through making origami, drawing and cooking.

Pets and pet-lovers alike were thrilled to go to the all-day event known as Paws in the Park Saturday, Sept. 14. The annual event saw its tenth anniversary this year, and Columbia residents were happy...