Religion has long been a difficult topic to broach in public, yet over the past decade, there has been a considerable surge of emerging Christian gospels across the world. The advancing technology has opened new avenues of faith through the unimaginably powerful tool: media. To those who are deprived of the opportunities to attend the…
Category: Editor’s Column
[Editors Column] The Benefits of Job Shadowing
Jobs in the adult world are frightening to think about. There’s a plethora of diverse jobs in this nation; yet, none of them seem like a good fit for us. The fact that we, as students, have to go to school every weekday is dreadful. Then, as the transition into adulthood approaches, we come into…
[Editors Column] Construction Chaos at Cleveland High School
Although there are many future benefits to renovating schools, there can be conflicts that occur during the change. As many schools are advancing, they are starting to modernize their campus. Cafeterias, auditoriums, and gymnasiums are being recreated to build an upgraded environment for students and staff. Cleveland High School is a great example of this….
[Editors Column] The Mental Health Awareness Club: Breaking the Silence on Campus
The percentage of high school students reporting to have experienced symptoms of mental illnesses is shockingly high. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost one in three high school students report feeling so sad or hopeless that they stopped doing usual activities due to their intense emotions. Although the tangible evidence fully…
[Editors Column] KALYT:Empowering the Korean American Community
Every summer, The K.W. Lee Center sponsors an exciting leadership development initiative for high school students through a program called the Korean American Leadership in Training (KAYLT). The foundation of this program rests on the historical phenomenon “Saigu”, which exposed many social problems in the Korean American community. KAYLT enlightens interns of the deep-rooted history…
[Editor’s Column] Global Problems Require Global Solutions
Global warming is a global problem, and it is causing destruction all around the world. So what can we do to stop it? According to the Stanford Solar Center, global warming is a “gradual increase in planet-wide temperatures” that is affected through factors including greenhouse gases. The surges of greenhouse gases are mainly caused by…
[Editor’s Column] Hong Kong Protests
Since March 31, 2019, people in Hong Kong have been protesting against a controversial extradition bill. After the 150-year period where Hong Kong was under British rule, in 1997 an agreement was made that allowed Hong Kong to have its own government system separate from China’s for the next 50 years. Despite the Hong Kong…
[Editor’s Column] KYCC Mental Health Program for the Youth
There has been so much stigma behind the word “mental illness” in the Korean community forever. The national attitude concerning mental illness is nonchalant, viewing it as a taboo that should not be openly discussed. While Koreans are one of the most advanced scholars in technology and health care field in the 21st century, they…
[Editor’s Column] Xenophobia and Hate Crimes
On July 28, 2019, 19-year-old Santino William Legan opened fire on a crowd at a garlic festival in Gilroy, California. Three people died and twelve were injured. The shooter then shot himself in the head. After determining Legan responsible for the shooting, the police investigated a home that they believed Legan had once rented. In…
[Editor’s Column] The Hidden Horrors of Emotional Abuse
During many instances, it is easier for us to hide our true emotions and say we are doing “well” during times of emotional pain than hide our physical pain. When one thinks of the word abuse, physical abuse may be the first thing they think of. However, there are many different types of abuse that…