During the summer and quarantine, I had the opportunity to find new hobbies. I have found many activities I enjoyed, such as creating bead bracelets and making desserts, but out of all the activities, I found crocheting to be the hobby that I enjoyed the most. TikTok is an online platform where people can upload…
Author: Holly Bae
Starbucks Collectable Bearista Bears; There’s One for Every Season
In 1997, Starbucks began stocking a limited amount of small, plush bears. These bearista bears are dressed up according to the holiday season, from a ski outfit for winter to a pig costume for New Year’s Day. The bearista bears quickly gained fame in Asian continents—China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Singapore. The bears, then, came…
What it is like to be in Yearbook
On weekdays, I look forward to sitting in front of a computer in the morning to design pages for the yearbook. This is my fourth year in a yearbook class, but my second year at La Cañada High School. The moment I open the door to class, I see an Apple iMac, waiting for me…
New Kpop Group Debuts In Hollywood
On October 5, 2019, I went to see a new Kpop group formed by SM Entertainment: SuperM. The boy band, which has been called “The Avengers of Kpop,” consists not only of new trainees, but also of idols from three current Kpop groups, SHINee, EXO, and NCT. The seven members of SuperM are Taemin, Baekhyun,…
Opinion: Students Should Keep Reading
Reading books gets crossed off of many students’ lists as they enter high school. Minju Kim, a senior at the Academy of the Canyons, states, “I only read two books this year: one from school and one on my own”. Although students may be busy with their packed schedules, they should find time to read…
One-size Clothing Does Not Fit Everyone
Have you heard of the saying “one size fits all”? The phrase is labeled on many types of clothing, such as tops and skirts, and has been a controversial topic over the years. We are living in a world where everyone is different. No one has the same personality, no one has the same amount…
Should We Wear Sunscreen Every Day?
We apply sunscreen at beaches and pools to prevent sunburns and tans. In other words, we wear sunscreen to avoid the sun from ruining our skin. So, why not wear sunscreen whenever we step outside? I am fond of skincare and read articles about it from time to time. From the past articles I…
Opinion: Why We Should be Allowed to Chew Gum at School
We have all broken the rule or seen someone break the rule at school: chewing gum. Although we may be allowed to chew the flavored rubber in some classes, we may not be allowed in others. So, the question is “Why do some of our teachers hate to see gum in our mouths?” We know…
Opinion: We Should Stop Using Styrofoam Cups
We use refillable cups at events. Plastic. Paper. Polystyrene. We drink in them and throw them away. But, did you know that one of the three types of cups is detrimental to our health? Unlike plastic and paper, polystyrene is not recyclable and damages not only our environment but also our…
Opinion: Why Bubble Tea is Bad for You
Those trendy, addicting drinks that we call “bubble tea” are bad for you. The tea is fine, but what is at the bottom of your drink is the problem. Bubble tea is well-known for its chewy, black balls: boba. Also known as tapioca pearls, the balls originated from Taiwan and made its way…