From the information that we have received thus far, it is clear that well over 8,000 people are infected with the deadly Coronavirus outbreak worldwide, including China, the Americas, and certain countries in Europe and Africa. Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province in China, where the virus was known to originate because of the wide…
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DECA State Competitions, Here I Come!
As a member of a school club called DECA, formerly known as the Distributive Education Clubs of America, I was able to attend the district competition in Anaheim, California this year. DECA is a business-oriented club in which members participate in role-plays and tests. The tests are pretty self-explanatory as it comprises business-oriented questions from…
What is Vex Robotics?
Vex robotics is a worldwide robotics competition that is hosted all around the world. Each year, Vex Robotics introduces students to a new challenge. The 2019-2020 theme is Tower Takeover. The goal of Tower Takeover is to earn a higher score than the opposing alliance, by stacking cubes. Thirty-five different teams from California joined the…
Bringing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Home” Parents’ Workshop
On Thursday, January 16, the La Canada school district held a parent’s workshop in La Canada High School’s new cafeteria. The workshop talked about approaching children regarding race and diversity. The workshop was led by Mrs. Hale-Eliot, who presented on different aspects of racism and inclusion, in order to guide the parents to a better…
Brian Tom, CEO of BLINDSTART of America Gives Back to his Alumni School
Brian Tom is the CEO and founder of the non-profit organization BLINDSTART of America; he has utilized both the mental and physical hardships in his life to fuel him to help others in his community. In his early 20s, Brian Tom developed Glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve; due to…
How 차례 (Ancestors Memorial) Brings Old Korean Values to the Modern World
January 1st, New Year’s Day, holds significance for many cultures; stemming from hundreds of years of tradition, modern New Year’s rituals and celebrations range from the recognition of good luck and new beginnings to the warding off of evil spirits. 차례, or chalye, is one such celebration with cultural importance. As a Korean American with…
Meet Brian Tom, America’s Visionary CEO
Brian Tom is the CEO and founder of the non-profit organization BLINDSTART of America; he has utilized both the mental and physical hardships in his life to fuel him to help others in his community. In his early 20s, he developed Glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve; due to this,…
The Winner Of The KIIS-FM Jonas Brothers Softball Game Sweepstake Goes To… Girls Academic Leadership Academy!
102.7 KIIS FM is LA’s #1 Hit Music Radio Station in Los Angeles, California. Solely sponsored by iHeartMedia, Inc., the radio station announced a huge sweepstake between accredited middle/high schools, as well as colleges and universities. These can either be private, public, or charter schools that are located within the state of California and in…
The Many Benefits for Students at the Los Angeles Central Library
Many students do not visit the library on a daily basis. They cannot make any spare time because of the overwhelming amount of assignments and tests. However, the library can be a beneficial place for students in a variety of ways. Going to the library allows students to use different resources and have an efficient…
Irvine Catholics Gather for Momentous Event
On January 5th, the Irvine Korean Catholic community celebrated its 10th anniversary by throwing a hefty party at Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Church. The Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Church is one of the 56 parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, led by Father Alex Ha. The community was…