North Hollywood High School hosted Spirit Week, which was based upon the homecoming theme of “Blast into the Past” and lasted from September 23 to September 27. Each day had a different theme, but they all ultimately ended with our school’s homecoming game that took place on Friday night. We started Spirit Week on Monday…
Author: Sabrina Mo
The Importance of the Gwangju Uprising of 1980
When my history teacher assigned his classes the Ethnicity Project, an assignment that would allow students to learn about their culture’s history and their family’s past, everyone groaned. Aside from having to adjust to the rigorous expectations of high school, we freshman would now have another daunting assignment burdening us. However, I now thank my…
Is Mitochondrial Donation for Infertility Ethical?
Infertility is a common problem among women, as there are over 6.1 million cases in the US, and can cause a woman and her partner much devastation. Luckily, there are techniques developed that allow infertile women to be able to bear her own child. One of the recent methods is called mitochondrial donation, although this…
An Unforgettable Night at Walt Disney Concert Hall
On Monday July 29, 2019, the Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Festival Youth Orchestra had the honor to be a part of the summer concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The concert featured two orchestras, a festival organ solo, the Vocielesti Choirs (Voice of Heaven), a festival honor trio, and a joint performance…
The Truth in “Quality Over Quantity”
I’ve always heard from others, whether it be for academic or social purposes, how your ability to manage your time wisely is crucial in your high school years. All of the adults around me, from teachers to adults to college students, have said that the ability to manage time well is what sets people apart. …
[JJSR Highlights]Do We Really Want to Be Immortal?
When we are asked what we would wish for if we were granted a wish, many of us would immediately say immortality. Throughout history, even during the prehistoric times, humans have tried to find ways to live forever in order to grant themselves an immortal life. Humans have always thought, maybe even unintentionally,…
[JJSR Highlights] County Science Fairs vs. School Science Fairs
On January 31st, Portola Highly Gifted Magnet (HGM) hosted its annual science fair, displaying all 7th and 8th grade students’ projects for judges to critique and grade. Afterwards, the judges chose a couple of students to advance to the next stage to compete in the county science fair held at Pasadena Convention Center…
[JJSR Highlights]The Cruciality of Science Fairs
On January 31st, Portola Highly Gifted Magnet (HGM) hosted its annual science fair for its seventh and eighth graders. Nearly 200 students participated and presented the projects they had worked on for almost 5 months in front of judges with advanced degrees in sciences, including parents, college professors, scientists, etc. Although it was my first…
[JJSR Highlights]The Adventures of WOLF Camp
From January 25 to January 27, the Portola Highly Gifted Magnet (HGM) 8th grade class went on a trip that we’ll never forget. We took part in an amazing program called the WOLF Camp at Camp Whittier. Through this program, we bonded with one another, realized our hidden strengths and weaknesses, and took part in…
[Junior JSR Highlights]Letting Teens Sleep More to Learn More
We all know that it is impossible for us to survive a long time without food. Just like our bodies, our brains also have a source of food: sleep. Without sleep, our brains will not function properly. This can be harmful, or even deadly to our bodies and to our abilities to…