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[EDITORS COLUMN] Camp Galileo Innovation
The excited shouts of joy echoed down the halls as I walked into the school. Everyday I was greeted by the sound of laughter and the frenzy of campers coming to hug me. Over the summer, I had my first job and worked as an Extended Care Intern for Galileo, a summer camp program dedicated…
Should Programming Be Considered a Core Subject?
There are many subjects being taught in schools; music, art, science and many others, but there are only so many subjects that can be taught on a regular basis. In the limited time students have during a school day we turn to standard subjects such as history, science, and math without much thought as to…
Want to know more about Korea? Come to the KISC!
“Ahn-nyeong-ha-se-yo!” With vibrant voices greeting each other in Korean, the Korean class at Korean Institute of Southern California (KISC), Irvine, begins. Every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m, elementary school students attend classes to learn Korean at KISC, Irvine. This year, the classes are virtual because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the…
[EDITORS COLUMN] All About the Red Cross ReadyTeens Summer Program
During the summer, I received the opportunity to be a part of the READYteens Summer Program hosted by the Red Cross. The duration of this program was one month, and participants met twice a week for two hours. I personally learned many things about the Red Cross as well as received certifications through this program….
What Concert Band Looks Like for Rosemont Middle School
Rosemont Middle School has abundant electives taking place this year. One group that has been in place for a while are the music classes. Each instrument has its place in one of the five programs: Concert Band, Advanced Strings, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, and Chorus. Rosemont has been trying its best to keep performances and…
The Stories of Thrifted Clothing
One of my favorite pastimes, since school has started, has been going to the thrift store. Fortunately for me, the Hope of the Valley Thrift Store is located within walking distance from my school. Since the beginning of my sophomore year, I have visited Hope of the Valley everyday after school. From wedding dresses to…
The Korean Corndog Craze
Something I‘ve noticed a lot lately is the sudden craze for Korean corn dogs. They seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Everywhere I go, there is a new Korean corn dog shop,or stores have added Korean corn dogs to their menus. There’s even a Korean corn dog shop near my school that is opening…
CCHS Establishes a Strong COVID-19 Safety Culture in Return to In-Person School
Culver City High School’s, CCHS, return to in-person learning was marked by a sense of students’ appreciation for the real-life privileges of school, such as extracurriculars, school sports, and even something as simple as talking to friends. However, despite some of the anticipation of in-person school, there were also obviously COVID-19 concerns and risks of…
Sociology: A Much Needed Course for Modern High School Students
Have you ever wondered what exactly the Critical Race Theory is? What is the complex field of study referred to as “sociology”? Oftentimes, high school students will have a hard time answering these questions. The core subjects at school, English, math, science, and history, do little to teach young students about our current society and…