Fake news is exactly what it sounds like: false information. Lies fed to the public. Recently, President Donald J. Trump has used this term to describe several news organizations, such as CNN, Washington Post, and the New York Times, for unfairly targeting him and his administration. It is crucial to note that the President has…
Author: Evan Kim
Evan Kim, Grade 9
Valencia High School
Memories Resurface with the Recovery of the MV Sewol
South Korea has finally begun to work on the recovery of the MV Sewol. Three years ago, on April 16, 2014, the MV Sewol capsized and 304 of 476 passengers and crew members died. Most were students from Danwon High School. Although in the past it was said that the Sewol ferry could not be…
DeleteUber: What happened?
After President Donald Trump issued his “Protection Of The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States,” more commonly known as Trump’s travel ban, different taxi companies of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance refused to pick up passengers at the John F. Kennedy International Airport on January 28th from 6 to 7 p.m….
Are Korean Americans Embarrassed of Their Korean Names?
Over the past few years, I’ve noticed that there are a lot of Korean American students who don’t feel comfortable sharing some Korean culture outside the home. Especially their Korean names, A lot of times, kids tend to avoid telling friends and teachers their Korean names. When asked whether he was embarrassed because of his…
Fidel Castro: Hero or Tyrant?
On November 25, 2016, 90 year old Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz died in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba. His death was received with a wide spectrum of reactions. The entire country of Cuba went through a nine day national mourning phase. Flags were flying half mast. Many paid their respects at different memorial sites. The…
The U.S. Doesn’t Know What To Do With Gun Violence
Gun violence is a serious problem that the U.S. government and public continue to struggle with. However, the government has a very difficult time implemented stricter gun laws in the US because of the continuing debate between those who believe a gun is a dangerous weapon and those who believe they have the right to own a gun. In the end, with gun violence continually increasing, it has become obvious that something needs to be done.
Donald Trump’s Road to Riches
Valencia H.S. students don’t like Trump