As Covid-19 cases resurge, state mandates have been returning to the stricter rules seen at the beginning of quarantine. With this comes the question of what determines whether an organization is a necessity or a luxury. While some may think this has a simple answer, others are troubled with the idea of what the government…
Author: Hannah Sung
How Teenagers Became Activists from Their Homes
Only halfway into 2020, this year continuously proves to be a significant time in history across the globe. Covid-19 and its effects on the economy, plus the Black Lives Matter movement (and the reactionary All/Blue Lives Matter movement) created social unrest that has affected everyone’s lives. Especially for generation z, the events that have occurred…
The Basics of Lacrosse and its Expansion
Lacrosse has been on the rise on the west coast during the past few years. Ever so popular on the east coast, participation has diffused westward, as there have been more and more clubs and school teams, especially in California. On the east coast, it is a somewhat mainstream sport, but it is still more…
CooperAsian Club: A Community for Asians and non-Asians at Crescenta Valley High School
There are a variety of clubs in all school campuses, guaranteeing at least one that would pique interest in a student. From chemistry to sewing to Harry Potter, clubs exist for a specific purpose. Yet, regardless of the reason for the club, everyone is sure to be included. Clubs bring together a diverse populace of…
The Rose Bowl Flea Market; A Place to Find Everything
The Rose Bowl Flea Market is a monthly market held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. It is one of the most famous markets in the world, with over 2,500 vendors and 20,000 shoppers, and takes place on the second Sunday of every month. This flea market attracts many people from all over the Los…
KYCC Holiday Carnival
The Koreatown Youth Community Center held its annual Holiday Carnival on Saturday, December 7th. Many families of the community attended the event, which was held at Wilton Place Elementary School. The carnival was filled with gifts, activities, and entertainment. Free toys were passed out to younger kids, plus booths with games, food, and face painting…
Youth and Government’s Fresno Conference
California’s Youth & Government (Y&G) program held its first conference of the year in Fresno on November 9th. It lasted through the weekend until the 11th, three days and two nights. Youth & Government’s Model Legislature & Court (MLC) is a youth leadership and civic engagement extracurricular. The YMCA run program has been active for…
Annual Montrose Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the largest Volksfest, a combination of a beer festival and traveling funfair, in the world. The main festival is held in Munich, Germany every year, lasting 16-18 days, as it originated from a wedding celebration between King Ludwig the First and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in 1810. Events, such as horse-racing, parades, beer…
The Start of Football Season Brings School Spirit
The beginning of the school year can feel draining for students coming back from summer vacation. Towards late August and early September, it is difficult for teenagers to stay enthusiastic or as energetic as they were during the summer. As classes begin, with new teachers, different classmates, and new classes, school spirit is challenging to…
626 Night Market
626 Night Market is an annual market that allows people in the San Gabriel Valley to experience Asian culture during the summertime. The event takes place four weekends throughout July to September. Over 300 different food vendors, crafts, arts, games, and music/performance entertainment allows for a variety of social interactions in the venue. The 626…