As a member of a school club called DECA, formerly known as the Distributive Education Clubs of America, I was able to attend the district competition in Anaheim, California this year. DECA is a business-oriented club in which members participate in role-plays and tests. The tests are pretty self-explanatory as it comprises business-oriented questions from…
Author: Sabrina Mo
A Noisy but Good Change at North Hollywood High
Mr. Jewett’s Spanish class was going over a lesson when suddenly, BANG! SMASH! BOOM! Mr. Jewett sighs once more, as the students all curiously look towards the window to see what’s happening. Finally, he informs us that this is a brand-new start for North Hollywood High School. Later, during fourth period, I find out that…
The Hidden Truths of Junk Food on High School Students
When the dismissal bell rings, a hoard of students rush out of school, some running to their parents’ cars to get picked up, others walking with their friends to the bus station, but most excitedly making their way to restaurants and food stores. North Hollywood High School is surrounded by a large number of eateries,…
The Tragedie of Macbeth: A Field Trip
On October 15, 2019, the North Hollywood HGM (Highly Gifted Magnet) freshman class went on a field trip to Shakespeare’s The Tragedie of Macbeth: An Immersive Experience! The interactive experience was hosted by The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA). The event was practically a haunted house, as students walked through different scenes of the…
The Journey Through Spirit Week!
North Hollywood High School hosted Spirit Week, which was based upon the homecoming theme of “Blast into the Past” and lasted from September 23 to September 27. Each day had a different theme, but they all ultimately ended with our school’s homecoming game that took place on Friday night. We started Spirit Week on Monday…
The Importance of the Gwangju Uprising of 1980
When my history teacher assigned his classes the Ethnicity Project, an assignment that would allow students to learn about their culture’s history and their family’s past, everyone groaned. Aside from having to adjust to the rigorous expectations of high school, we freshman would now have another daunting assignment burdening us. However, I now thank my…
Is Mitochondrial Donation for Infertility Ethical?
Infertility is a common problem among women, as there are over 6.1 million cases in the US, and can cause a woman and her partner much devastation. Luckily, there are techniques developed that allow infertile women to be able to bear her own child. One of the recent methods is called mitochondrial donation, although this…
An Unforgettable Night at Walt Disney Concert Hall
On Monday July 29, 2019, the Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Festival Youth Orchestra had the honor to be a part of the summer concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The concert featured two orchestras, a festival organ solo, the Vocielesti Choirs (Voice of Heaven), a festival honor trio, and a joint performance…
The Truth in “Quality Over Quantity”
I’ve always heard from others, whether it be for academic or social purposes, how your ability to manage your time wisely is crucial in your high school years. All of the adults around me, from teachers to adults to college students, have said that the ability to manage time well is what sets people apart. …
[JJSR Highlights]Do We Really Want to Be Immortal?
When we are asked what we would wish for if we were granted a wish, many of us would immediately say immortality. Throughout history, even during the prehistoric times, humans have tried to find ways to live forever in order to grant themselves an immortal life. Humans have always thought, maybe even unintentionally,…