When you think of New York City, green spaces and farming aren’t the first things that come to mind. Brooklyn Grange is an exception to this rule, however. Brooklyn Grange comprises a total of three rooftops throughout NYC, and its goal is to grow and distribute fresh vegetables and herbs to those living in the…
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Lesson from Rubik’s Cubes
Everyone has heard of the three-dimensional cube made from smaller pieces that twist and turn but miraculously manage to keep their original shape. These cubes made by Erno Rubik, a Hungarian architect and professor, were originally made to teach his students three-dimensional geometry, however, they ended up being used for amusement. When I was younger,…
Connecting With the Motherland
Korean Homeland Education (K-HED) is a program in which students actually go to Korea during the summer and immerse themselves in the culture. Anyone is able to join, as long as they have some form of Korean descent. The original program does cost money, but as a result of COVID-19, this year they offered the…
[Editor’s Column] Crocheting; A Hobby to Pass the Time
During the summer and quarantine, I had the opportunity to find new hobbies. I have found many activities I enjoyed, such as creating bead bracelets and making desserts, but out of all the activities, I found crocheting to be the hobby that I enjoyed the most. TikTok is an online platform where people can upload…
You Don’t Need to Be an Adult to Create Change
Bay-Area activist Tiana Day is the 17 year old founder of Youth Advocates for Change. Youth Advocates for Change is a nonprofit organization that is focused on creating a safe space to normalize the acceptance of youth voices and inspire local action inclusive of intersectional social justice issues. I had the opportunity of interviewing Tiana…
Wanna Organize Workspace?
COVID-19 is a great time to get some studying in, especially if you are falling behind in your work. Something that is essential for studying is a clean, neat workspace. Having such a space can be hard to manage at first, but with practice, you can have a great clean area. First, let’s look at…
Aluminum Foil Figures Bring Joy Among the Pandemic
It is not news to many that it has become harder to communicate regularly with friends and family with the current pandemic. With a decrease in communication due to social distancing, I also observed that less people were taking the initiative to spark a conversation with others they meet. People even began to avoid other…
New Principal Inspires Students
Many students, including myself, are stuck in complicated situations as the days progress towards the opening of school in September. In the midst of all these questions, however, is some great news for Stuyvesant High School, a specialized school in New York City. Seung Yu, previously the Senior Executive Director of the Office of Postsecondary…
The Amazing Benefits of Indoor Plants
With quarantine continuing as summer comes to an end, it can be hard to feel happy and refreshed at home. Without a nice working environment, focusing on things like school or work can be difficult. An easy way to add a little bit of brightness to a room are indoor plants. Adding plants can help…
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…