The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has been one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) this season as he is having his best year of his career. He is the favorite to win the Cy Young Award, an award given out to the best pitcher in each league as he also…
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[JJSR Highlights] New Proposed Changes to the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first created in 1891 by James Naismith and has slowly developed over time to create the game we watch and know today. Since the league was first established, many rule changes have been implemented into the game and league to make it more entertaining to the fans and players. …
[JJSR] Why Do People Enjoy Watching Mukbangs?
Mukbangs which feature people usually eating large amounts of food while talking and recording themselves have gained popularity over the last few years in Korea. The word mukbang comes from the word “muk-ja” in Korean which stands for “let’s eat” and “bang-song” which means “broadcast.” The trend first started in Korea and has been getting…
LA: A Tale of Two NBA Teams
As the NBA season comes to a close, there is much to reflect back on about this season for basketball fans in Los Angeles. Both teams were ready to compete at the beginning of the season after making numerous changes to their roster. In the end, the Lakers finished the regular season with a 37-45…
[JJSR Highlights]Why You Should Travel To Europe
Travelling to Europe is every tourist’s dream destination. From historic monuments and rich history to beautiful views and great cuisine, there are a variety of options when travelling to Europe. There are many reasons why people are inspired to travel overseas, but there are many more reasons why people want to travel…
[JJSR Highlights]Opinion:Should Technology be Implemented into School Classrooms?
Technology has long been implemented into school classrooms for educational use and has been on the uprise in usage in the last few years. Ever since the release of iPhones and more modern technology by Apple and other companies in the early 2000s, schools have used more technology such as Chromebooks to be…
[JJSR Highlights]South Korea’s Pursuit of Gold in the AFC Asian Cup
It has been nearly 60 years since Korea has won the AFC Asian Cup. The 2019 Asian Cup is taking place in the United Arab Emirates from January 5th to February 1st. The Asian Cup is an international football tournament held every four years in select Asian countries. It is the second oldest continental…
Prop 7: Making DST Year Round in California
On November 6th, millions around the nation voted for new changes to the country on what is known as Election Day in America. It is always held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and a day the country looks forward to for possible changes to the nation. One of the few…
The Dodgers’ Elusive Quest for a World Series Title
The Los Angeles Dodgers last won a championship in 1988 in one of the biggest World Series upsets of all time. The 94-67 Dodgers were heavy underdogs in the 1988 World Series against the Oakland Athletics that had won 104 games. Thanks to ace starter Orel Hershiser, who won the 1988 Cy Young Award,…