On May 29, 2017 the Forest Lawn Memorial Park held its annual Memorial Day observance. This event remembers the countless number of lives lost serving our country and expresses our gratitude to them. Veterans of wars like the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Iraq War were distinguished for their heroic sacrifices. The observance was an…
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Racial Segregation May Induce Higher Blood Pressure
For African-Americans, the confinement of living in a racially isolated neighborhood may prompt a significant medical problem: higher blood pressure. African-Americans encounter a huge drop in their circulatory strain after they move out of exceedingly segregated neighborhoods and into more incorporated communities. A published study in JAMA Internal Medicine suggested that most of African-Americans living…
Soccer Economy and The King Real Madrid F.C.
This year, the soccer market is really busy and creating lots of history with massive economic movement. Especially in Europe, lots of new records and intense competitions are currently taking place. One of the best European soccer competitions, Champions League, is an hot issue in the world of soccer. On May 11th, the last semi-final…
Travel is Education
The classroom is a fantastic place to advance in academic knowledge, but one of the best ways to enrich one’s education in more than an academic way is by traveling and experiencing different cultures. Many students spend about 5 days a week in classrooms that have familiar environments and the same people. This can prevent…
The Rise of “13 Reasons Why”
With a second series in consideration, the popular show, “13 Reasons Why”, is bringing controversy between teens and parents across the world. Written by Jay Asher, “13 Reasons Why” started off as a novel which later was produced as a series. The plot is about a high school student, Hannah Baker, who commits suicide. Before…
The 2017 NBA Playoffs
Throughout the years, the NBA playoffs have given basketball fans a sense of camaraderie and enjoyment, as well as competitiveness and despair. With these NBA teams desperately fighting for the coveted championship ring, players try their best to give it their all. This year in particular, the NBA playoffs have given fans a sight to…
LACMA’s Recent Renaissance Exhibition
Recently, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has brought European masterpieces to Los Angeles to commemorate the 500 years since Martin Luther pinned his 95 thesis to the door of the church in Wittenburg. The exhibition “Renaissance and Reformation: German Art in the Age of Dürer and Cranach” features key pieces of German art…
Japanese Fencing: Kendo
On April 15, 2017, a kendo promotion test took place at West Covina, California. People of a wide range of ages and levels came to take their examination. This examination, occurring twice a year in April and October, can promote the athletes from one level to the next one. Kendo is one of the many…
Movies Take Over SCV
For a quiet, routine suburb, the Santa Clarita Valley is in the spotlight quite often. Recently, the town has been the site of many new filming ventures, which has affected the lives of local residents. As the most blatant instance of Santa Clarita’s moment of fame, the horror-comedy Netflix series Santa Clarita Diet features many…
CV Red Cross Club
The Red Cross Club is one of the more active clubs at Crescenta Valley High School. Sponsored by the American Red Cross, the club’s mission is to raise money for donations and to spread awareness. The meetings are held on Thursdays at lunch at 12:30 pm in Mr. Orchid’s classroom and he has been generous…