Reading books gets crossed off of many students’ lists as they enter high school. Minju Kim, a senior at the Academy of the Canyons, states, “I only read two books this year: one from school and one on my own”. Although students may be busy with their packed schedules, they should find time to read…
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Garden Grove Carries on Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho’s Legacy
On Saturday, September 21st, the Orange County Korean Federation hosted a presentation in honor of Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho in Garden Grove, California, where high school students and Los Angeles residents gathered to learn more about Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho’s legacy. Wan-Joong Kim, the Consul General of the Republic of Korea of Los Angeles, spoke about the…
Why You Should Take German
Weihnachtskeksdosendeckelbeschriftungsfarbe — the color of the labeling on the lid of the xmas cookie box. Grundstücksverkehrsgenehmigungszuständigkeitsübertragungsverordnung — land transport permit jurisdictional transfer ordinance. Donaudampfschiffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft — association for subordinate officials of the head office management of the Danube steamboat electrical services. And the list goes on and on — the beauty of the German language. When…
Annual Montrose Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the largest Volksfest, a combination of a beer festival and traveling funfair, in the world. The main festival is held in Munich, Germany every year, lasting 16-18 days, as it originated from a wedding celebration between King Ludwig the First and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in 1810. Events, such as horse-racing, parades, beer…
Korean Language Day to be Celebrated in America
The Korean Alphabet Day, also known as Hangul Day in South Korea, is a national commemorative day celebrating the invention and the proclamation of Hangul, the alphabet of the Korean language, created by the 15th century Korean monarch Sejong the Great. The creation of the Korean alphabet is honored on this holiday and is celebrated…
The 9th Love Share Marathon; Raising Awareness for Child Obesity
On Saturday, September 14, at 7:30 a.m., I volunteered at the 9th Annual Love Share Marathon. Happy Village, a nonprofit organization, hosted this event which was located on Wilshire Boulevard, in Central LA. Not only did organizations and groups come, but residents of Central LA also participated in the event. It was encouraging and exciting…
Wake Up for Senior Sunrise
On Thursday September 12, 2019, Crescenta Valley High School seniors woke up early to attend their very own Senior Sunrise. This event was prepared by the Associated Student Body (ASB) as well as teachers, for the start to the senior’s last year of high school. This event officially started at six-thirty am, although many students…
[Editors Column] KALYT:Empowering the Korean American Community
Every summer, The K.W. Lee Center sponsors an exciting leadership development initiative for high school students through a program called the Korean American Leadership in Training (KAYLT). The foundation of this program rests on the historical phenomenon “Saigu”, which exposed many social problems in the Korean American community. KAYLT enlightens interns of the deep-rooted history…
Will the Amazon Fire be a Tipping Point for the Global Climate?
The Amazon rainforest, which is the largest rainforest in the world, has been appearing on the news recently due to massive fires. While many people are trying to raise awareness, these fires are yet to be put out. The fires have been affecting people everywhere and it is important for us to realize this. …
How Movies Have Changed Throughout the Years
In today’s world, we experience most of our entertainment in the form of television shows or movies. For example, Avengers: Endgame, a movie by Marvel Studios, has been rated number one in the box office, making approximately 2.8 billion US dollars. Another example is the TV show Stranger Things, by Netflix. While the amount…