According to NCES, around 20 million students are set to attend colleges and universities in the upcoming fall semester of 2019. And, it’s well known that the process of college applications is tiring and stressful especially when senior year hits. Every year, the competition is getting harsher as students start preparing for college applications…
Author: Susie Song
The Common Experiences of Korean Americans
In society today, Korean Americans are considered one of the fastest growing groups in the United States. Being Asian, one can experience many things such as alienation or discrimination in the workplace, school, or any public space. There already is a known “fact” that Asians, more specifically Korean Americans, severely lack representation in…
AOC Speech and Debate
It’s the year 2019 and Academy of the Canyons has made their first speech team. For the eighteen years AOC has stood, there has not been a single organized team based on sports, speech, or debate, etc. As AOC is a small school consisting of around 400 students, clubs and class sizes are relatively…
[ Editor’s Column] COC Lockdown
On January 16, 2019, College of the Canyons went on lockdown as a woman was suspected of having a rifle on campus. Around 2000 students and 200 staff members were on campus during the lockdown in which they all went into hiding for nearly three hours. As COC students, a few of my friends…
The Need for Tolerance
Everyday and all the time, people are judging, whether it has to do with race, religion, sexuality, appearance, or certain beliefs. If one judges, it means that they are not 100% tolerant. Tolerance is the ability to endure or feel sympathy for beliefs and practices differing from one’s own. Many people face discrimination, abuse, and…
What is Feminism?
Starting from the nineteenth century, feminism became a big deal for women. Although women have more access and freedom in rights than before, there is a continuation of discrimination in many countries. Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights based on the equality of sexes. In the 1800s, the Women’s Movement was…
South Korea’s Spycam Epidemic
In South Korea, spy cameras, or “molkas” have been a big issue for a long time. These hidden cameras can be found anywhere: public restrooms, fitting rooms, subways, and even in trash cans. As a result, women live in fear because they could be recorded and revealed on pornographic sites. According to New…
[Editor’s Column]Say No to PetSmart
On August 11, a four year old Yorkshire Terrier named July faced crisis when her tongue was cut off as she was getting groomed in a PetSmart in Compton, California. PetSmart claimed that the dog happened to stick her tongue out when they were cutting near the mouth area. However, her owner,…
The Rise of Korean Culture
K-culture, K-beauty, K-dramas, K-fashion, K-food, K-pop. Korean culture and trends are becoming a huge influence to people all around the world. In America, Korean pop has become a big influence. For example, a boy group, BTS, became a big hit and eventually won awards at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards….
The Reality of Summer
As summer break is already coming to an end, people are rushing to finish the many activities they started. Throughout the break, some activities include working out, taking summer classes, studying for the SAT/ACT, traveling to different places, volunteering, and earning a driver’s license. On top of that, people are feeling anxiety and excitement as…