On January 6th, J Student Reporter opened its doors to new incoming reporters and returning reporters and editors marking the start of JSR’s 19th semester. Led by Whitney Ahn (JSR Program Coordinator), the official orientation was held at Korea Daily Headquarters. JSR provides an unique opportunity for all young reporters to submit weekly news articles…
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Spending Money or Time?
With the holiday season coming to a close, it is now time to reflect. Although the last few months of the year are considered the most wonderful and festive, people realize they spend too much time on greater or more expensive gifts rather than thinking about the thought put into a gift. They also forget…
The History of Black People’s Struggles in America
In recent years, the United States has seen a number of racially motivated attacks and protests against people of color and the statutes regarding them. Americans have seen the clashes of white supremacists and people against racism in general. The most violent one being in Charlottesville, Virginia. Things like this comes as no surprise when…
Same Accent, Different Reaction?
In America, a country where it is known to be the “melting pot,” different races and distinct cultures blend together. Tracing all the way back to the 19th century in America, immigrants migrated to America seeking for a better economic condition. Chinese were the first Asians to arrive in America. Although there were different immigrants…
Controversy Occurs Following A Celebrity’s Death
As if a part of a cruel joke, as the fireplaces grow warmer and the festive season came nearer, Korea seemed to be swept into a series of cold and unfortunate news. One of the happenings that perhaps most shook the nation was the death of a popular KPOP singer, Jonghyun of a popular boy…
Numerous Issues Still Remain in Preparation for PyeongChang Olympics
The 2018 Winter Olympics are already upon us – and with it, a whole host of problems that may threaten to derail this year’s Games. For South Korea – the announced host country of this year’s Games – 2018 will be its second time hosting the Olympics, the first being the 1988 Summer Olympics in…
As One Door Closes, Another One Opens
2018 has arrived bringing with it a time for reflection and a time for setting new goals and making changes. During this time many people set new year’s resolutions that can sometimes be unrealistic or very challenging. It is great for those who succeed in keeping their new year’s resolutions, but for others sometimes it…
The Importance of Eye Contact
Everyday, people are making eye contact, an essential social skill used as part of communication. People interact through eye contact, which is one of the most important forms of body language. Just by making eye contact, many things can happen. Eye contact builds connection and trust between people. When talking with an individual, maintaining eye…
Valley Wildfire Postpones VNHS Dance Show
On the night of Monday, December 4th, wildfires blew smoke and ashes into the air and penetrated the clean air of the atmosphere. Despite the fact that there were numerous fires all over the northern valley areas, most students showed up to school the following on Tuesday morning. Many students were not even aware of…
2018 Rose Parade Float Volunteering
Last Saturday, December 16th, the Joongangilbo Student Club had the chance to go to the Rose Parade Float Volunteering program. Students’ jobs were simple, such as applying glue for rice or cutting the petals of the dry flowers. The job started at 9:00 A.M. and ended at 11 A.M. The Rose Parade starts at 8:00…