For the week of June 15-19, I spent my mornings learning how to “hack” computer systems. No, I wasn’t setting myself up for future lawsuits, I was actually participating in a hackathon event, where budding computer programmers tackle some of the challenges facing a wide range of business industries. At BitHacks 2020, students all over…
Author: Jonathan J chun
The New Format of AP Testing and How it Affects Students
From May 11 to May 22, students in the US and across the world took their Advanced Placement (AP) exams online. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this was the first time in AP history that students were able to take their tests at home and not in a traditional classroom setting with a proctor….
Great Games for the Lockdown Limbo
As COVID-19 continues to trap us inside our homes during quarantine, most look for ways to entertain inside the house while they pass the time. Technology has grown to become a big part of everyday lives, and many people have turned their attention to video games they can play online, through a gaming console or…
Staying Active During Quarantine
During this time of COVID-19, many people have been cooped up inside their homes due to social distancing. Most people do not have the privilege of going outside and meeting with friends and family due to the strict restrictions government officials have enacted for our own protection. Since most of us are stuck inside, people…
West Ranch High Tennis Team Hoping to Kick Off New Season
It is that time of the year; after months of practicing and preparation, the West Ranch High School’s boy’s tennis team readies for their season and plays their first few games. West Ranch High has two teams which compete at the levels of Jr. Varsity (11 players) and Varsity (12 players). The teams are…
What it Means to be a Boyscout of America
The Boy Scouts of America has been a national tradition for many children in the United States, and dates back to 1910 when it was founded by Robert Baden-Powell. It is the largest scouting organization and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with approximately 2.3 million youth participants. The Boy Scouts…
Disneyland Lunar New Year Performance
Lunar New Year fever is catching on! This annual holiday, which falls at the beginning of a calendar year coinciding with the cycles of the moon, is traditionally celebrated throughout the continent of Asia but, is steadily increasing its visibility in the United States. Lunar New Year parades and gatherings are held not only in…
Korean New Year: A Yearly Cultural Celebration
Lunar New Year is one of the most important traditions for many Koreans and Korean-Americans. Seollal is the first day of the lunar calendar, which changes dates every year depending on the lunar cycle. This year, the three-day celebration will begin on Saturday, January 25th, and coincide with Chinese New Year. Seollal shares similarities with…
A Victory Amongst the Tragedy
On November 15th, the West Ranch football team advanced to the semifinals of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division 7 after beating the Woodrow Wilson football team, 57-56, on Friday night at Valencia High School. West Ranch was coming off a win from the previous week, but it was also coming out of a tragedy…
Loving Hearts Classical Benefit Concert
Loving Hearts is a Christian-based nonprofit organization established in 2015, that serves the Santa Clarita community through educational programs, special events, and community outreach. They offer classes, such as sewing, art, practical English, and yoga, to everyone in the community. The founder, Grace Seo, established the program with the intention of building healthy individuals who…