In early September, the California governor’s Office of Emergency Service officials released a statement that there was a “swarm of seismic activity at the Salton Sea,” and this prompted Southern Californians to check their safety kits and food and water supplies, to bolt bookshelves to walls, and to establish escape routes. As residents prepare for…
Author: Lauren Yu
Lauren Yu has been part of the JSR program since Fall Semester 2013 as a continuing reporter. As a senior at Van Nuys High School, Lauren is an Assistant Financial Editor for her school’s newspaper, The Mirror. She takes advantage of the freedom of speech in order to provide factual writing. She hopes to learn the numerous different aspects of journalism as she experiences and progresses within the program
California’s ban on accepting ITT students
On August 26, an emergency decision was announced by the for-profit technical institute, ITT Technical Institute, which stated that its California campuses would no longer accept new students who received federal financial aid. Much to the dismay of those in the technological field, ITT has recently been in hot water for misconduct and failure to…
Dump Trump?
With the elections covering all news outlets, it is becoming more and more difficult for citizens to figure out which candidate they should be voting for come November. Many feel Republican candidate Donald Trump should win and others believe he is not suitable to be the President. Whichever the case, the results in November are highly anticipated.
Finding Dory Poses Environmental Risks
The much anticipated sequel to Finding Nemo, Finding Dory has hit theaters. With sales expected to be in the billions, it is also expected that many children naively will want a Dory of their own. However, environmentalists are asking and pleading with consumers not to buy the blue tangs as pets because they cannot survive outside of the wild.
Epik High Introduces South-Korean Rap to Coachella
South Korean alternative rap group Epik High has been introduced at Coachella. Coachella is a very popular event with an exclusive set list, so Epik High’s invitation to the major American Music Festival is a groundbreaking event. Epik High’s performance is evidence that the Korean music scene is growing beyond its borders and music itself is transcendent of language.
More Asian Americans Entering Politics
Minorities Gain a Greater Voice
U.S. and S. Korea Address N. Korea’s Rocket
North Korea Launches Rocket on Feb. 7
Oscars Lack Diversity
White-noms only in top acting categories
Students Protest Pledge
Many people object to mandatory recitation.
Air Force Uncovers Cheating
The Air Force has uncovered evidence of systematic cheating.