On October 11th at 11:55 a.m., there was a buzz of excitement at Whitney High School. Many seventh and eighth graders were lined up in front of their classroom doors twenty seconds before the bell, anxiously waiting for the ring that signaled the start of the extended lunch. It was Western day: the highly-anticipated annual…
Category: Community and School
A Field Trip to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
On October 8, I went on a field trip with my 10th grade class to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. It was a great experience; learning about the life of Ronald Reagan and the importance of his presidency was fascinating. Throughout the tour, we visited the Air Force One Pavilion, the Oval Office, and many…
Should School Start Later?
For high school students in Southern California, school often starts between 7-8 A.M. and ends between 3-5 P.M., depending on their given schedule. To prevent sleep deprivation, students should sleep for nine hours, as recommended by doctors around the world. Sleep is an important component to a student, as it helps fuel his or…
The Journey Through Spirit Week!
North Hollywood High School hosted Spirit Week, which was based upon the homecoming theme of “Blast into the Past” and lasted from September 23 to September 27. Each day had a different theme, but they all ultimately ended with our school’s homecoming game that took place on Friday night. We started Spirit Week on Monday…
The Existing Problems of the Juvenile Court System
In the criminal justice system, some of the most fragile and difficult cases are found in the juvenile court. This is due to the fact that young children below 18 must be dealt in such a way as to help guide them through adulthood without trouble. Unfortunately, most juveniles who are given lenient sentences and…
The 9th Love Share Marathon; Raising Awareness for Child Obesity
On Saturday, September 14, at 7:30 a.m., I volunteered at the 9th Annual Love Share Marathon. Happy Village, a nonprofit organization, hosted this event which was located on Wilshire Boulevard, in Central LA. Not only did organizations and groups come, but residents of Central LA also participated in the event. It was encouraging and exciting…
Wake Up for Senior Sunrise
On Thursday September 12, 2019, Crescenta Valley High School seniors woke up early to attend their very own Senior Sunrise. This event was prepared by the Associated Student Body (ASB) as well as teachers, for the start to the senior’s last year of high school. This event officially started at six-thirty am, although many students…
[Editors Column] KALYT:Empowering the Korean American Community
Every summer, The K.W. Lee Center sponsors an exciting leadership development initiative for high school students through a program called the Korean American Leadership in Training (KAYLT). The foundation of this program rests on the historical phenomenon “Saigu”, which exposed many social problems in the Korean American community. KAYLT enlightens interns of the deep-rooted history…
Love and Share 5K&10K Marathon
On September 14th, the Love and Share 5K&10K Marathon happened despite a hot temperature of 87 degrees. Starting at 8 AM, in front of Wiltern Theater, many participants walked, ran, or even wheeled on their wheelchairs, to fight for were able to go home with a handful of prizes such as onions, hong sam (ginseng),…
Buena Park YLOC Kickstarts 8th Year
On September 4th, Young Leaders of Orange County (YLOC) kickstarted its 8th year in operation in the Buena Park area. This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization provides free weekly tutoring to over 100 elementary and middle school students, with the majority coming from low-income families. All instructors are high school students coming from a wide range of…