Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, all 50 states have seen closures of many retail stores along with the cancellation of many summer plans. With the first large national holiday, the 4th of July, having just passed, and with what presumes to be the second spike of coronavirus already in full effect, plans not only for…
Author: Jude Choi
How Glasses Affect Others Perception of Glasses Wearer
Glasses are something that usually indicate that one’s eyesight is not perfect and the person therefore needs assistance in seeing clearly. However, glasses are perceived differently than what it’s actual intent is for. Just wearing glasses is enough to make many people think that the wearer is smarter. Through experiments, it has been found that…
How the Cello has Changed My Life
In sixth grade, when my parents decided to have me start playing the cello. I still vaguely remember how annoyed I was because I had played multiple instruments before with no avail, so I didn’t know why I was starting cello. Shockingly, I progressed fast and by the time I was in my second year,…
The Importance of Maintaining Korean Culture in Younger Generations
Second Generation Korean Americans are without a doubt very Americanized by the way that they have almost forgotten about their Korean identities. Although this is subjective to the type of friends that one might surround themselves with, most of my Korean friends are unable to speak Korean fluently, or have very noticeable “American” accents. I…
The Effect of BTS on the South Korean Economy
BTS is undoubtedly the first thing that any foreigner will think of when someone utters the words “Korea.” BTS has become a global sensation with millions of fans listening to their songs and albums on a daily basis. This wave of popularity has had an undeniable effect on the economy of South Korea but…
Free Will is and Will Continue to Be Real
Free Will is a highly philosophical topic and has been debated on by many scientists and philosophers. A term used in this debate is the word determinism which states that all events that happen in life are determined by previously existing events. Anyone who believes in determinism thinks that nothing we as humans do or…
Opinion: Why the US Needs to Be Harder on the DPRK
The United States is easily the strongest nation in the world while North Korea (DPRK) can be considered one of the most belligerent nations in the world. This is because DPRK is one of the few communist countries that still stays true to authoritarian beliefs, unlike China or Cuba who have granted its…
Opinion: Why American Military Presence is Needed Overseas
It is no secret that the American Military is the strongest in the world with an annual of $711 billion spent on defense. That is more than China, Russia, UK, France, and Japan combined. The American Military could also cut its budget by 80% and still have the largest budget in the world….
Opinion: Affirmative Action, the Legal Equivalent to Discrimination
Affirmative action is the policy of favoring ethnic minorities that have been in the past discriminated against in some way. To put it in simpler words, it can be considered reverse discrimination as it favors those of Hispanic and/or Black heritages usually in the process of college admissions. One of the standout…
Opinion: The Defense of Guns in the Commonwealth
Guns have not been the easiest topic to talk about. In fact, it’s one of the more hot button issues in today’s America. Many people have lost their lives to guns because of that some have even advocated the amending of the second amendment altogether. However, some believe that going to such extreme…