Asians have been underrepresented in American film in the past decade, as the last movie featuring an all Asian cast has been The Joy Luck Club in 1993. It has been known that Hollywood mainly casts Caucasians in most of their films, and many minority groups, especially Asians, have been reduced to small…
Korea’s Journey of Independence from Japan
Korea. It is a country that went through many wars and conflicts in the past and survived through it all to become the country that it is today. We must always remember the ones who sacrificed their lives to protect Korea. When Korea was invaded and taken over by Japan in 1910, everything…
Will You Let Others Control You?
In the 21st century, many teens are very sensitive about the trends, fashions, and most importantly, how they look to others. Conformity can be seen as a big issue which everybody is trying to fit into a “set standard” so that they are not isolated from the rest of the group. However, this…
[Editor’s Column]Say No to PetSmart
On August 11, a four year old Yorkshire Terrier named July faced crisis when her tongue was cut off as she was getting groomed in a PetSmart in Compton, California. PetSmart claimed that the dog happened to stick her tongue out when they were cutting near the mouth area. However, her owner,…
The King’s Latest Charity Project
Everybody blindly throws around promises without ever following up with actions. But LeBron James, who famously followed through with his promise of bringing Cleveland its first-ever NBA championship, stepped up his game once again by building his “I Promise” school. Located at his beloved hometown of Akron, Ohio, this school is specifically…
Future Pathways
For some students, it may be the start of a new school. However, for seniors, it’s their last year in high school and the time to consider their future goals and there are several options. Some may plan on going to the Army, start working, or go to college. For seniors that plan…
Camp Cardiac in Los Angeles
Camp Cardiac is a week long day program with the “primary focus on care and maintenance of the heart,” run by local medical students across the nation, and it “serves as an ideal introduction for any high school student interested in exploring a career in medicine.” Students are provided with the opportunity to learn…
How To Prepare For School…The Right Way
Each year when students of all ages, from elementary to college, start summer break, it is truly a long-awaited dream come true. Students are no longer overburdened by the stress of schoolwork and get to enjoy their vacation. Some visit or travel to exciting places, spend time with friends, or engage in other…
Opinion: Regarding the MLB Offensive Tweets Controversy
For many MLB fans, it’s become a familiar pattern – a baseball player, typically in his mid-twenties, has his old, offensive tweets unearthed, and becomes just one of many prominent athletes who have been “exposed” for being racist and homophobic. Sean Newcomb, starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, is one…
How Does Early Decision Differ from Early Action
As colleges have become more selective in recent decades, fewer and fewer students are getting admitted although the number of applicants has increased. The overall trend for UC schools, based on Mercury News, is that the colleges are accepting less students in proportion to the number of applicants. Therefore, in order to…