The Valley Youth Philharmonic Orchestra ,VYPO, is a program that has been bringing together talented teens from around Los Angeles for nearly a decade. The conductor for the program is Henry Shin, who works alongside the founder and manager, Jackie Koo, as well as many instrument coaches. VYPO currently consists of numerous instruments including violins,…
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…
Many middle school students, who used to attend many activities to widen their faith with God, have not been able to worship during the coronavirus time. Almost all of these kids are unable to even go to church to praise on Sundays and are stuck in their house.Therefore, the people who usually hold the annual…
Have you ever wanted to learn about the Korean language or culture? Perhaps you wondered where you could go in order to join a class or attend lectures on the Korean language or history. Maybe you had spent hours on end browsing various websites, engrossed in your pursuit to deepen your knowledge about this foreign…
It’s rare that art is looked upon as a useful profession in society. Certainly, it doesn’t garner a reputation for being well-paying – which is why you’ll hardly find parents telling their children to be artists rather than doctors or engineers. And why would it? To many of the population, art has long been the…
It’s rare that art is looked upon as a useful profession in society. Certainly, it doesn’t garner a reputation for being well-paying – which is why you’ll hardly find parents telling their children to be artists rather than doctors or engineers. And why would it? To many of the population, art has long been the…
The holiday season is here, but it sure doesn’t feel like it, as most students are cooped up at home with nothing to do and nowhere to go. Winter breaks are typically riddled with family trips or visiting relatives, but apparently, 2020 and COVID-19 had different plans for us. Realizing that Christmas in 2020 would…
During the ongoing pandemic, many music studios have closed and have been doing lessons virtually through Zoom. One studio, named Star Feline Music, decided to hold an online piano recital. It was held on December 12, 2020 and there were a total of thirteen students who participated in this exciting event. Students were prompted to…
It is no surprise that staying at home has caused a sudden rise in technology usage for many individuals ? especially teenagers. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have been forced to spend months on end indoors, aside from occasional trips to the grocery store or other essential errands. As a…
What has arguably been the most challenging semester of school has finally ended for most students in Los Angeles. Normally, students would be excited for winter break, however, this year has not only taken away the excitement students used to have from staying at home, but also has brought forth its own set of problems….
