Everyone experiences facing a dangerous situation at least once in their lifetime. However, the lack of knowledge of what to do in the situation leads to injury or even death. For example, every year, the amount of dog attack cases are rapidly increasing as there was an 82% increase in fatal dog attacks from…
Author: Susie Song
Please Listen to My Story
On May 16, popular youtuber Yang Yewon, who runs a channel known as “Beagle Couple” with her boyfriend, uploaded a video talking about how she is a victim of sexual assault. With the dream of becoming an actress, Yang tried out for a part time job modeling at a studio. The studio owner complimented her…
The Importance of Eye Contact
Everyday, people are making eye contact, an essential social skill used as part of communication. People interact through eye contact, which is one of the most important forms of body language. Just by making eye contact, many things can happen. Eye contact builds connection and trust between people. When talking with an individual, maintaining eye…
Introverts are Not Abnormal
The question that should be focused on is “What is considered normal in society?” Currently in the world, outgoing or extroverted people are looked as more superior than introverted individuals. However, is being introverted really that weird? Introverts are people who gain energy from being alone and lose energy in social environments. They tend to…
Taking Action to Help Students
Currently in the process of being built, a wellness room is opening up for students at Academy of the Canyons, or AOC. The students in AOC do not get to experience a normal high school experience like other students do. From freshman to senior year, the students are required to take multiple college classes such…
This is Halloween, Everybody Make a Scene
Out of many holidays such as Christmas, St. Patrick’s day, and Valentine’s Day, Halloween is coming up on October 31 with many special events opening up. Halloween goes back to around 2,000 years ago when a pre-Christian Celtic festival was held every year to celebrate the ending of the Harvest season. In more recent times,…
The Solar Eclipse
On August 21, a total solar eclipse occurred, visible to the entire United States. A solar eclipse is when the moon passes in front of the sun and blocks it. The last time the contiguous United States saw a total solar eclipse was February 26, 1979. Not only that, but this solar eclipse was the…
KCON’s Comeback
KCON comes back with a bang in August at the Staples Center. The convention is sponsored by CJ E&M, Koreaboo, Mnet Media, and Powerhouse Live. Known widely throughout the world, KCON is an annual Hallyu convention for Kpop fans held in countries including Mexico, Japan, New York, Australia, Europe, Los Angeles, and more. KCON was…
The Roles of Therapy Dogs In Our Society
Known to provide psychological support and and comfort, therapy dogs work with people all ages, from little children to elders. Therapy dogs go to schools, hospices, hospitals, nursing homes, and more to offer relief and hasten recovery. On the job, they are very friendly, easy going, and interact with others well. Dogs were not discovered…
Boryeong Mud Festival
Taking place in July, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an annual festival that is held on Daecheon Beach in South Korea. It is said to have drawn millions of people to the fun. This festival was first held in 1998 and is still going on. During this event, people wrestle, slide, body paint, and even…