“I always worry whenever my daughter passes by the homeless encampments in front of her school.” A Southern California school, Larchmont Charter, located on Selma Avenue, is raising concerns from parents and school officials about the homeless situation. This issue is posing a health and safety threat towards the school. This Elementary school…
The murders of at least four people in London have worried the citizens. During a course of 4 days, four men have been murdered. Sky News states that an eighteen-year-old was stabbed to death in Wandsworth, Eniola Aluko was shot dead in Plumstead, a man died after a stabbing in Tower Hamlets, and another died…
The Dodgers have become the first team in Major League Baseball history to hit three walk-off home runs three games in a row all by rookies. A walk-off is when the home team hits a home run in the bottom of the last inning, ending the game. Thus, the visiting team must “walk off” the…
On June 22, 2019, students both within and outside of the Los Angeles area attended the J Student Reporter program’s orientation, marking the start of preparations for JSR’s 22nd semester of helping young writers find their voices in the massive expanse of media. From 9am to 11am, students actively listened as Whitney Ahn, the Program…
Mukbangs which feature people usually eating large amounts of food while talking and recording themselves have gained popularity over the last few years in Korea. The word mukbang comes from the word “muk-ja” in Korean which stands for “let’s eat” and “bang-song” which means “broadcast.” The trend first started in Korea and has been getting…
For those who need to talk to him, CCHS counselor Daniel Fagas can be often found sitting in his office – a small, cramped room filled with the smiling photographs of past students and, most noticeably, the presence of a man widely regarded as legendary by his peers. There may be a smile involved;…
Located just an hour off the SoCal coast, Catalina Island offers the best summer escape for those who are sick of urban living. From beautiful crystal blue oceans, adventurous extreme activities, scenic sunsets, marine exploration, and great relaxation, Catalina has it all. This family friendly island welcomes over a million visitors each year from all…
Most of us use plastic straws in our everyday lives. Almost every restaurant and cafe provides plastic straws for their beverages. They may be convenient, but what many people do not know are the consequences that come with the usage of plastic straws. Plastic is terrible for the environment. First of all, making any plastic…
There are so many families that do not have the resources to allow their children to take extracurricular courses outside of school. However, many schools in Los Angeles have stopped instituting artistic courses, leaving children unable to broaden their creative aspects. According to statistics provided by the Inner-City Arts, 29% of California’s public schools…
The time has come in the year when the Seniors take their final bow as they leave high school behind and enter into college. Similarly, here at JSR, it is also time for us to say goodbye to our seniors who have worked so diligently throughout their time with us. Whether they are veterans of…
