On January 5th, the Irvine Korean Catholic community celebrated its 10th anniversary by throwing a hefty party at Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Church. The Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Church is one of the 56 parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, led by Father Alex Ha. The community was…
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Korean New Year: A Yearly Cultural Celebration
Lunar New Year is one of the most important traditions for many Koreans and Korean-Americans. Seollal is the first day of the lunar calendar, which changes dates every year depending on the lunar cycle. This year, the three-day celebration will begin on Saturday, January 25th, and coincide with Chinese New Year. Seollal shares similarities with…
[Editor’s Column] STAND – Culver City High School Students Combat Homelessness in Los Angeles
Here, the tents line the streets like scattered fall leaves. There are thousands of them; thousands of homeless men, women, and children in one of the most notorious neighborhoods in Los Angeles. This is Skid Row, the site of one of the largest homeless populations in the United States. Its streets and bridges house approximately…
The Future of Football (NFL) in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Rams popularity in their fan base up soared after last year’s dominant season to the NFL’s Super Bowl, despite losing in the championship game. However, this year the Rams have played a disappointing season which could affect their fan base. In the numerous Rams games I have attended this year, many times…
Welcoming the Year 2020 at Church
Every year I attend my church for a special event to greet the new beginning. To many, going to church and attending service on such an important day may seem like the most boring thing ever, however, there is definitely more to this annual gathering than just sitting in for the pastor’s lengthy sermons. Definitely…
Students Participated at Forensic League Expanded Interests and Skills
On December 21st, Valencia High School’s speech and debate club members, along with teams from other schools and organizations, gathered at Granada Hills Charter High School for the TCFL (Tri-Valley Forensic League) speech competition. High school students performed pieces they had prepared and were each ranked for their performance in each category. One of Valencia…
The La Crescenta Christmas Parade Brings Many Cultures to Light
During the first week of December, La Crescenta hosts an annual Christmas parade. Each year, a volunteer organization called KAYA (Korean American Youth Association) takes place in the parade. This year I had the honor to help and attend the parade. Many different organizations took part, and I was amazed by the number of different…
Culver City’s Hidden Gem: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is a hidden gem in California, located in Culver City. It is one of the many California State Parks that features breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is an approximately 1.3-mile hike with numerous short trails and viewpoints with a visitor center. Visitors can hike up the…
A Trip to the LA Auto Show
Cars are most commonly thought of with transportation. If you are interested in cars, then you may have heard the words “auto show”. The auto show is an exhibition of new cars from each brand, with its origins in the 19th century. In advanced countries such as Germany and France, where car production started, car…
KYCC Holiday Carnival
The Koreatown Youth Community Center held its annual Holiday Carnival on Saturday, December 7th. Many families of the community attended the event, which was held at Wilton Place Elementary School. The carnival was filled with gifts, activities, and entertainment. Free toys were passed out to younger kids, plus booths with games, food, and face painting…