Many hardworking students strive to be the best in school, taking the most prestigious classes requiring the utmost responsibility from each student. Usually these students refer to these classes as Advanced Placement (AP) classes. But what if there are classes that are at the same level as or even more advanced than AP classes?The International…
A Peek into Korean Winter Activities
Winters in Korea are known to be harsh, but there are plenty of things to do during winter. Festivals, performances and events abound across the country despite plunging temperatures. You can also stay in the warm indoors while enjoying some music. From markets to ice sculptures, sunrise festivals to sledding, there are plenty of things…
Santa Clarita Special Olympics Holiday Celebration
The Santa Clarita Special Olympics held its annual Holiday Party for both the volunteers and intellectually disabled athletes at Valencia High School on Tuesday, December 10th. This day was filled with music, food, and excitement. Athletes and volunteers alike decked out in holiday gear from holiday-themed headbands to spirited christmas sweaters. Special Olympics clubs within…
Chokers, Bomber Jackets and Boyfriend Jeans: 2016 Fashion Trends
2016 has been an open door for many new fashion trends, and it seems like history has repeated itself with many new fashion items from the 90s making a comeback. From chokers to bomber jackets, here are some of the biggest fashion trends of 2016. Starting off with the chokers, this accessory was trendy back…
Controversy Surrounds the Effectiveness of Homework
Recently, as increased numbers of students face lack of sleep and overload of stress from academics, the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of homework has come to many people’s attention. While one side argues that the many hours of homework help students better learn the material and boost academic achievement, such as performance on standardized…
Do Korean Students Really Know How to Eliminate Stress?
South Korean high school students almost never have time to rest or enjoy a brief night out with friends. While in the process of preparing for college and pondering about their future, these students are overworked, stressed, and anxious due to both individual and parental pressures. For these depressed teens who are suffocated with academic…
CVHS TASSEL Educates Children in Cambodia
English may not be the most spoken language in the world, but it is the official language in more than 50 countries. Since English will maintain and grow its dominance as a lingua franca, some students in Crescenta Valley High School dedicate their time to providing continuous, high quality English and other educational services to…
Crisis in South Korea
Recently, there has been immense turmoil in South Korea, and the current state of affairs is rapidly deteriorating. Hundreds of thousands of South Korean citizens, in record numbers, have staged protests to force the resignation of President Park Geun Hye amidst an escalating corruption scandal. Investigations and past records have revealed that Park allowed Choi…
HOME
Everyone possesses a compassion that makes them want to help others. However, most of these people have no idea where to start. A few students in La Crescenta have created a club with just those intentions in mind. HOME is a club founded by two sophomores at Crescenta Valley High School and stands for Helping…
Fidel Castro: Hero or Tyrant?
On November 25, 2016, 90 year old Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz died in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba. His death was received with a wide spectrum of reactions. The entire country of Cuba went through a nine day national mourning phase. Flags were flying half mast. Many paid their respects at different memorial sites. The…