Taking senior photos is a significant aspect of the last year of one’s high school experience since it is a way to commemorate all that students have done so far in life. It also becomes an important image that a person can look back and reflect upon years later, recalling all of the good memories…
Author: Sung Min Stella Kim
Appearing in the Break the Silence Movie
For the first time since quarantine began, during the brief break in closures, I went to the Regal Edwards Theater at Irvine Spectrum to watch the new BTS concert film, Break the Silence. BTS’s fourth theatrical release, Break the Silence: The Movie was released on September 10, 2020 and began showing in the United States…
Silverado Canyon Fire Causes Over 90,000 Irvine Residents to Evacuate
On Monday, October 26, at around 8 a.m., I woke up to a windy morning and the smell of smoke. I then received an unexpected call from my friend, who is also my neighbor, letting me know that we had to evacuate immediately. Confused, I looked outside the window and saw that the sky was…
Senior Sunrise in Quarantine
Many seniors expressed their disappointment in starting their senior year online, as they would be missing out on the true last year of their high school experience. With Covid-19 still ongoing, it is unsure whether this year’s seniors will return to their school campuses and whether special events like prom and graduation will happen. In…
An Outdoor Place to Visit in Quarantine: California Botanic Garden
As cases of Coronavirus have been continuously rising in the United States, especially in California, many places have remained closed, including restaurants and movie theaters. For those who are tired of staying at home all day, the Korea Daily has recently suggested a safe outdoor place to visit during quarantine: the California Botanic Garden. Founded…
A Broadway Musical Experience in Los Angeles
Broadway is home to the most popular musicals to date. The movie Frozen has been a children’s favorite for years. With Frozen 2 recently hitting the theaters, the hype for the Frozen Broadway Musical has significantly increased. Having watched both movies, I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to go see the musical in…
A Visit to Tanaka Farms
A pumpkin patch is definitely a must-visit place in the fall. For the first time, I had the opportunity to visit one at Tanaka Farms, located in Irvine, California. The Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch has been a favorite spot for children and adults for almost 20 years. With an admission of $4, it offers a…
Korean Language Day to be Celebrated in America
The Korean Alphabet Day, also known as Hangul Day in South Korea, is a national commemorative day celebrating the invention and the proclamation of Hangul, the alphabet of the Korean language, created by the 15th century Korean monarch Sejong the Great. The creation of the Korean alphabet is honored on this holiday and is celebrated…
OC Fair 2019
For many Californians, the Orange County Fair is considered one of the most popular summer events. Abbreviated as the OC Fair, the Orange County Fair is held every summer at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, attracting more than a million visitors every year. The 2019 OC Fair this year lasted…
How Students are Spending Summer Break before Junior Year
This summer would be the most stressful summer for many high school students who are going to be juniors. With SAT or ACT prep, a greater commitment to extracurricular activities, and a load of AP summer homework on top of summer classes, it is definitely one of the busiest summers in order to successfully transition…