With the consistent rise of technology, it has become evident that the arts and reading are going on a heavy downturn. As a result, institutions, namely the library, has seen a dramatic decrease in importance. Libraries have been labelled as unnecessary simply because with the world of technology taking over, they seem to…
Author: Daniel Joon Kim
Help for the Homeless? How?
In the last few months, the Korean community has expressed outrage at the idea of a homeless shelter in the middle of Koreatown without any consent. However, even with the obvious disagreement, Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti has pushed forward with his plan to help the homeless by placing a homeless shelter at…
The Annual MTAC Convention
The Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) held their 2017 annual Convention from June 30th to July 4th. The convention is a celebratory event in which hundreds of students are celebrated for their musical achievements. This year, it was held at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center in Santa Clara. The five day event featured a…
Trump and Adolescents
It has been over a few good months since Donald Trump has been taken the position of Commander-in-Chief and since the beginning the younger generation doubted his capabilities in leading the most powerful country in the world. And while the opinions of many adults have been taken into consideration, those of Generation Z feel they…
An “Untimely” Concert
Last month, Crescenta Valley High School’s music department had its spring concert. Typically, these types of events are held on Friday evenings. However, on this occasion, the concert was held on a Wednesday, right in the middle of a school week. Although the school may have had legitimate intentions for a Wednesday showcase, the students…
Anxious for Another New Start
For many high school students, it is time to pick and request classes for the next school year. Especially for the incoming juniors, there is the possibility of high levels of anxiety and stress as junior year is a year of high priority for many. It is the year that they sign up for as…
A Look into the Skewed Traditions of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just weeks away, families are already making plans, from dinner to family trips. It is that time again where a turkey is carefully selected to sit in its rightful spot on the dinner table. Many family traditions that have lasted for generations are once again conducted by many. However, because Thanksgiving has been…