The seemingly diplomatic and affable events that have taken place between South Korea, North Korea, and the United States have shocked the world. The unclosable gap between the two Koreas seemed to be patching as a series of conferences between the three nations took place. However, behind the apparently warm gestures from North Korea,…
A Tour Around Canada
Besides trips to Korea, Canada was the second country I have ever visited. My first impression was, “It’s so similar to Los Angeles, I sometimes forgot I was in Canada.” My family and I first arrived at the airport in Vancouver. The weather was surprisingly warm when I thought it would have…
[Junior JSR Highlights]Letting Teens Sleep More to Learn More
We all know that it is impossible for us to survive a long time without food. Just like our bodies, our brains also have a source of food: sleep. Without sleep, our brains will not function properly. This can be harmful, or even deadly to our bodies and to our abilities to…
Could Walker Buehler Be the New Dodger Ace?
His name is dominating the popularity boards as a rising star in Major League Baseball. Walker Buehler is a 24 year old rookie in the LA Dodgers baseball team. Drafted in the first round of the 2015 First Year Player Draft, Buehler, who is also a Vanderbilt University alumni, is a player praised…
#TogethernessLA: 2018 LA Korean Festival – Jangtuh
The 45th Los Angeles Korean Festival aka “Jangtuh” has come to an end despite many controversies surrounding its new changes. To Korean Americans growing up and living in LA, Jangtuh is surely a significant annual event. Alongside a group of friends, teens visit Jangtuh every year to enjoy extraordinary Korean food, attend Kpop concerts,…
[Editor’s Column]College Deadlines Stress the Seniors
It’s the time of the year: college application season. With lingering deadlines, lengthy essays, and stressed students and teachers, many seniors are anxiously working for their future college and life. As a senior myself currently working on college apps, I finally feel all the emotions that former seniors have felt. Many students…
2018 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Sex Violence Activists
This year, there were 331 nominees for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, of which 216 were individuals and 115 were groups. 2018, being one of the most eventful years, there were many nominees to give honorable mentions to. Moon Jae-in for taking tentative actions in nuclear disarmament and UNHCR (U.N. High Commissioner…
Having Bad Thoughts is Not Inherently Bad
At least for once in somebody’s lifetime, he/she would have had a strong urge to do something bad like doing drugs, kicking people, commiting a crime, etc. Most people do not go to such extremes like the things listed above since it is morally wrong. These thoughts enter our heads and…
Hurricane Florence Hits the Southeast
Unfortunately, many of us have seen and heard about the most recent natural disaster: Hurricane Florence. Even weeks after the hurricane dissipated on September 19, people are still left dazed and vulnerable in its wake. The wave first started in West Africa as a tropical wave or elongated area of low air…
Midterms: Ted Cruz vs. Beto O’Rourke
Midterms, which are held every fourth November nearing the midpoint of the president’s term in office, calls for general elections that will determine which party dominates Congress. With the current Republican House of Representatives, 2018 midterms are a glimmer of opportunity for Democrats to take back control over the Senate. Of the politicians…