This year, LOHS rolled out a new system for organizing club life: Club Hub, an online platform that was designed to help students join clubs, track activities and assist in communication. But with any new system that is created, the big question remains the same: Is it really any better than what we had before? For some students, the answer is a definite yes. Senior Arjun Ramakrishnan complimented the platform for making the process of starting clubs much more efficient. “It’s really easy to get a club started, beyond just getting a room, so it’s probably just easier for the teachers as well.” He also mentioned that communication systems have become much more simple. “I like Club Hub because I can just message every person in my club without a huge email.” 

However, while some leaders find it convenient, not everyone agrees that the platform is perfect. Senior Finn Posner, pointed out a drawback: “It’s easy to keep track of people, but it’s annoying that it forces you to create an account if you want to join a club, so I think that stopped a couple of people from joining clubs this year.”

Unlike Google Classroom, where you can just type in a code to join a club, Club Hub requires the creation of an account to be able to join clubs. 

Jason Hohnbaum, assistant principal at LOHS gave his input on why the shift was needed: “We felt even though google classroom worked okay, clubs seemed to be working better with QR Codes and Phones,” leading to the selection of Club Hub. He concluded that he hoped “to see an increase in club interest this year.” 

So, the debate continues. Is Club Hub the upgrade that LOHS really needed? While some LOHS students may appreciate the efficiency, others miss the simplicity of typing in a classroom code. Ultimately, it might just depend on how well students will adapt to the platform.

What do you think, Lakers? Club Hub or Google Classroom?