On Friday, November 1, Sean of the popular South Korean hip-hop duo Jinusean was welcomed by All Nations Community Church to speak about the importance of donating and helping others. Sponsored by Milal Mission, a non-profit organization for the disabled community, the event was called Milal Nights, and was a three-day event hosted at three…
Author: Joyce kim
Halloween Horror Nights from a Wimp’s Perspective
“NOOO- come on, I can’t, I can’tttt.” Mock bravery long gone, my dignity and my resolve were now piles of dust on the floor. Despite having waited 2 hours in line, the frigid air of midnight suddenly seemed a lot more inviting than the dark entrance ahead of me. But as I turned to my…
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…
Does Raising Awareness Really Help?
For the past few weeks, social media has been flooded with blaring headlines about the Amazon fires and #savetheamazon. With news of the devastating fires blazing through the so-called “lungs of the world”, Instagram has erupted in activist posts calling for awareness and change. Yet, since the time when it caused an uproar in the…
Recent Surge In Measles Indicates Need for Vaccinations
The debate regarding vaccinations has existed since vaccines were first invented, with one side arguing the dangers of the act itself and the other, the consequences. Vaccines are, arguably, the greatest public health achievement in the history of mankind, and has helped prevent a multitude of diseases, including but not limited to polio, diphtheria, pertussis,…
Funds to Rebuild Notre-Dame Spark Yellow Vest Protests
On April 15, 2019, the Notre-Dame Cathedral located in France caught on fire, filling the skies of Paris with thick, hazy smoke. The flame raged on for about 12 hours until it was finally extinguished on the morning of the next day. The destruction of one of the world’s most treasured historical artifacts…
Opinion: Animal Rights Matter
Compared to previous times, modern American society is characterized in history as a time when more people are starting to embrace differences and develop tolerance for others. Examples include the alleviating discrimination of certain groups of people today; although it still exists, it does so at a lesser extent with more people willing…
2019 May Be the Hottest Year Yet – And Here’s Why
According to the Washington Post, 2016 was the hottest year ever in our history, marking the four-year period from 2015 to 2018 as the warmest in our 138-year archive. And, according to The Guardian, this is primarily due to heating caused by human carbon emissions and the lack of rainfall, which were both results of…
Why Finals Shouldn’t Exist
December begins the holiday season: a time of festivity and joy, gifts and celebration. We indulge ourselves in delicious food and pile our houses with decorations, all in hazy excitement for the upcoming holidays. Especially for students, December brings the conclusion of first semester, an indication of a three-week-break that follows. With heightened excitement, students…
Sleep Deprivation – That One Annoying Yet Familiar Friend
We’ve all been there before. With 3 tests, 4 quizzes, 2 essays, a DBQ, and 6 chapters to annotate before the end of the week, all on top of 7 hours of volunteering and extracurriculars. A good night sleep is nearly impossible. 6 full hours? She comes every now and then. 2 am?…