Since March 31, 2019, people in Hong Kong have been protesting against a controversial extradition bill. After the 150-year period where Hong Kong was under British rule, in 1997 an agreement was made that allowed Hong Kong to have its own government system separate from China’s for the next 50 years. Despite the Hong Kong…
Author: Nicole Kim (South Pasadena HS)
[Editor’s Column] Xenophobia and Hate Crimes
On July 28, 2019, 19-year-old Santino William Legan opened fire on a crowd at a garlic festival in Gilroy, California. Three people died and twelve were injured. The shooter then shot himself in the head. After determining Legan responsible for the shooting, the police investigated a home that they believed Legan had once rented. In…
Endless Options at 626 Night Market
Summer is full of fun activities and memorable experiences. People go to the beach, amusement parks, various countries, etc. The adventures during summer are endless. One super fun place to go during this school-free season is the 626 Night Market. The 626 Night Market takes place for only four 3-day weekends a year during…
Plastic Straws Have Consequences
Most of us use plastic straws in our everyday lives. Almost every restaurant and cafe provides plastic straws for their beverages. They may be convenient, but what many people do not know are the consequences that come with the usage of plastic straws. Plastic is terrible for the environment. First of all, making any plastic…
College Admissions Scandal
For many high schooler students, getting accepted into a prestigious university is the motivation behind their hard work. To even be considered for these top universities, students study extremely hard, dreaming of the day they will be able to attend one of these schools. However, some students have it much easier than others….
USC Student Shot and Killed
On March 10, 2019, University of Southern California (USC) student Victor McElhaney, was fatally shot early in the morning. McElhaney was a student of Thornton School’s Jazz Studies program and the son of an Oakland city councilwoman. The victim was killed in an apparent robbery attempt approximately a mile away from the USC…
The Truth About E-Cigarettes
E-Cigarettes. They are not what you think they are. New studies are proving that electronic-cigarettes are extremely unhealthy, contrary to popular opinions. According to Robin Koval, CEO of Legacy, E-Cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive drug that comes from tobacco plants that causes changes in the brain, when inhaled. The non-profit organization Tobacco…
Thousand Oaks Shooting
Throughout the past several years, there has been an increase in mass shootings in the United States. These shootings have been extremely distressing and traumatizing to many across the country. From the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to the Orlando nightclub shooting, the people of the world’s hearts have been shattered, and…
Technology: Is It Ethical?
Technology plays a huge role in our everyday lives. From the moment we wake up to the second our heads hit our pillows, we are constantly using some form of technology such as alarms or checking time. Although technology makes our lives so convenient, how far is too far? Recently, there has been a lot…