18 JSR (Joongang Student Reporters) for Fall 2017 has officially begun and for the next six months, the selected group of students will be reporting about their schools, communities, and lives. Out of hundreds of applications, just about 70 students were chosen to be student reporters this Fall. Out of these 70 students, 15 have…
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SoCal ARML attends 42nd ARML Competition
On June 2 and 3, the Southern California ARML team competed in the 42nd Annual American Regions Mathematics League at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The four SoCal ARML teams consisted of 60 students throughout Southern California; from North Hollywood in the north to Irvine in the south. The competition encourages students to explore…
Temporary Bans on “Yulin” Are not the End
Since 2010, Yulin, the annual dog eating festival in the province of Guangxi, China, has taken place. As a result of this relatively new tradition that is known to hold no religious or ceremonial value, more than 10,000-15,000 dogs are slaughtered each year. While the consumption of these animals has not been uncommon in places…
Forest Lawn Holds Annual Memorial Day Observance
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…
Summer Fun in Biotech
Biotechnology, or Biotech, is a course that students in the Academy of Science and Medicine must take. The Academy is an organization for aspiring students particular to Crescenta Valley High School, founded and led by microbiologist and teacher Orenda Tuason. All students who join are required to take the class during the school year. However,…
Campaign to Make History Falls Short
Recently, many residents of Los Angeles participated in a special election to determine who would take the seat in congress for the 34th district in the state of California. For the final round of voting in May and early June, the two candidates who ran against each other were Robert Lee Ahn and Jimmy Gomez,…
Editor’s Column: The JSR Experience
Looking back at my first article for JSR, it was absolutely terrible. I’m not entirely sure how that got published. Here I am, though, writing my last article for the program that, until now, has been a constant in my life. It’s hard to believe that my time in JSR is ending so soon. Although…
A New Beginning for JSR
On June 10th, J Student Reporter opened its doors to new incoming reporters marking the start of JSR’s 18th semester. Led by Whitney Ahn (JSR Program Coordinator) and Charlie Glick (Chief Editor), the official orientation was held at Korea Daily Headquarters. JSR provides an unique opportunity for all young reporters to submit weekly news and…
BTS Makes Waves at BBMA’s
On May 21, 2017, swarms of people – both fans and celebrities – were gathered in Las Vegas to attend the Annual Billboard Music Awards, otherwise known as the BBMAs. Celebrities such as the Chainsmokers and Halsey were present, but one group stood out from the rest: Bangtan Boys, or BTS. BTS arrived to Las…
Importance of Parental Figures
Although still highly debated, it is said that the presence of parents, and their involvement in their child’s life nurtures their child into developing essential life skills – guiding and teaching their child about how the world works. According to Brazelton & Cramer, “day-to-day interactions between infants and young children and their parents help drive…