After two years, the long-awaited official release of “Avatar: The Legend of Korra” will occur tomorrow at 11 am on Nickelodeon. The creators of the series, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, created “Korra” as a sequel to “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” “The Legend of Korra” revolves around a young girl named Korra, who is…
John Steinbeck’s classic novella “Of Mice and Men” is a short book with a lot to say. During the Great Depression, two friends, the simple-minded Lennie and his protector, George, are wandering through California. Seeking employment, they dream to one day purchase their own piece of land. When they find jobs at a ranch and…
The International English Writing Competition (IEWC) is a global essay-writing contest meant to encourage a deeper interest in the English language and to push students toward achieving better writing skills. It is hosted and run by Yonsei University and JoongAng Ilbo (Korea Daily), and students in elementary, middle, and high schools is encouraged to compete….
On Sunday, April 22, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will be hosting its 75th Anniversary NACAC National College Fair in Orange County at the Anaheim Convention Center from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The fair is free and open to the public, as more than 220 colleges and universities will offer students,…
At North Hollywood High School (NHHS), the members of the American Red Cross club team up to fundraise for and educate the community about the Measles Initiative of 2012.
Urbanized countries, such as Korea, are well aware of the importance of education. The passion toward education is so fierce in Korea, specifically, that numerous media—comedy programs, news broadcasts, movies, satires—warn this phenomenon as “overheated.” Compared to Korea, the emphasis on education in Pakistan is almost nonexistent. Instead, children are often spotted working as laborers….
Open for visitors until May 6 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), “In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States” displays the works of female artists who sought liberation from the traditional domesticity and objectification of women, revealing a relatively obscure but essential part of art history.
Woodbridge High School has implemented a new policy where students now must get their print job approved in order to print more than five pages in the media center due to the increase in student printing, according to school librarian Keith Clarkson. Before the new policy, students went through 1 ream, 500 pages, during a…
During spring break, many athletes take the time to condition and train in order to be ready for their upcoming or returning season of sports. Many athletes run practice drills over the break, or even look for competitive pick-up games at nearby parks and schools. If so, Gahr High school might be just the place…
“The Hunger Games” topped the most anticipated movies of 2012 list for various entertainment portals. Thus, expectations were high for the first film installment of Suzanne Collins’ hugely successful trilogy. For the most part, it met them all with grace. YouRim Christina KoI’m a fourth-time JSR student editor and the Front Page and News Editor…
