Back in May, Relay for Life – a community event fundraising for cancer research ran by the American Cancer Society – was held in Central Park, Santa Clarita. Besides Santa Clarita Valley, it is a nationwide gather where people of all ages come together to support cancer survivors and its research. The Relay…
Author: Seunghyeon Shim
Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle
Many abnormal phenomena exist around the globe, triggering scientists to investigate possible sources of such irregularities. The Bermuda Triangle is well known for tales of unexplainable disappearances of ships and airplanes that pass through the triangular region in the Atlantic Ocean. It is enclosed by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, covering about 500,000 square miles…
Teenage Depression
Although many view teenage depression as a mere transition from childhood to adulthood, it can lead to permanent damage to one’s social, mental, and physical life. It is unnoticeable to others and also to the carrier at first, but as the stages of depression progresses, it becomes more severe and can possibly lead to a…
PSAT vs. SAT/ACT
As the deadlines for college applications are coming up for many seniors, they are preparing to take or have already taken SAT and ACT which are standardized tests that are required by colleges. The SAT works in a 1600 points system where english and math each composites 800 points. In contrast, the ACT is out…
What it Takes to be an Artist
As it has always been, art is further attracting students in America to enter into the field of craft and architecture. However, research reveals that not all students who major in art enter into this professional field. In the study ”Artists Report Back” by BFAMFAPhD in 2014, only 10% of the art major students become…
Low Fat Diet Vs. High Fat Diet
During my ninth grade year, I decided to go on an intense weight-loss regimen. I didn’t consume any fats, nor did I eat a lot: just a spoon of rice and that was it. My diet went on for weeks, and when I finally reached my goal, I stopped. As a result, I lost twenty…
Social Media and Us
In modern society, personality and behavior are shaped through a variety of factors: family, friends, and other social interactions. Social is one of the biggest contributors to people’s disposition. An American author, Amy Jo Martin, once said that “[Social media is] a dialogue, not a monologue, and some people don’t understand that. Social media is…
Albert Einstein Academy Closes Its Doors
As of May 30th, 2017, Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts, and Sciences school year ended. When all the students should be cheering happily that they finally survived another year, the students from Albert Einstein Academy were crying and distressed. The 2016-2017 school year didn’t begin with a bright start when the principal, Mr. Gika,…
Love Festival
On May 13th, 2017, The 31st Love Festival was held at Santa Anita. Many people with different abilities from various organizations or groups came to meet at the park where they enjoyed a variety of small recreation. Every year, Love Festival has different hosts, rotating from one party to another party. This year, the event…
Japanese Fencing: Kendo
On April 15, 2017, a kendo promotion test took place at West Covina, California. People of a wide range of ages and levels came to take their examination. This examination, occurring twice a year in April and October, can promote the athletes from one level to the next one. Kendo is one of the many…