Civics and politics have always been excluded from our edification, despite America’s efforts to epitomize democracy to the world. Yet politics are always the conversation of news and debate in America, so why is this not taught as a class? In order for today’s younger generation to become active citizens, it is crucial that…
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[Editors Column] Culver City High School’s Surprisingly Popular Sport
“I don’t know why I do it,” he says. The runner glances at me, and then shrugs, palms upturned. “Endorphins, maybe?” He turns and puts a hand on his chin, thinking. The question’s a difficult one to answer – why would a teenager who is preoccupied with juggling all the typical stressors of high school,…
Mountain Avenue Elementary School Halloween Carnival
Mountain Avenue Elementary School held their annual Halloween carnival last week, and it was fun for everyone, not just the students. It was held on October 24, 2019, a Thursday, from 4:30-7:30, and many people attended, not just the school’s students. The first aspect of the carnival is the food. The Korean Mother’s Group associated…
The Tragedie of Macbeth: A Field Trip
On October 15, 2019, the North Hollywood HGM (Highly Gifted Magnet) freshman class went on a field trip to Shakespeare’s The Tragedie of Macbeth: An Immersive Experience! The interactive experience was hosted by The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA). The event was practically a haunted house, as students walked through different scenes of the…
Meeting with Master Instructor of the Korean Arts, Myoseon Kim
Myoseon Kim has been the president of the Southern California branch of the Ubong Imakabang Dance Preservation Association, sujuija (or disciple) of the late Maebang Lee, Master Instructor of the classical dance seungmu, and is currently the head priestess of Dainichiji Temple in Tokushima, Japan, a historical and famous pilgrimage site for Buddhists. As the…
Valencia High School Choir Performs at Gilchrist Farm
On each T-shirt of the Valencia High School, VHS, choir members are the words “Inspire, Uplift, and Cultivate Community.” VHS’s choir never turns down an opportunity to help out others, no matter what their background is. On Saturday, October 19th, the VHS choir performed at Gilchrist farm, located in Santa Clarita, and held a bake…
Hwarang Youth Festival Helps to Create Lifelong Friendships
On October 12, 2019, the Korean-American volunteer organization, Hwarang Youth Foundation, organized the Hwarang Youth Festival. This was done to celebrate the LA City Council establishing May 5th, Children’s Day in Korea, as “Hwarang Youth Day.” “Hwarang Day” was also celebrated, which was recognized by the California State Senate and the House of Representatives on…
New Kpop Group Debuts In Hollywood
On October 5, 2019, I went to see a new Kpop group formed by SM Entertainment: SuperM. The boy band, which has been called “The Avengers of Kpop,” consists not only of new trainees, but also of idols from three current Kpop groups, SHINee, EXO, and NCT. The seven members of SuperM are Taemin, Baekhyun,…
Halloween Horror Nights from a Wimp’s Perspective
“NOOO- come on, I can’t, I can’tttt.” Mock bravery long gone, my dignity and my resolve were now piles of dust on the floor. Despite having waited 2 hours in line, the frigid air of midnight suddenly seemed a lot more inviting than the dark entrance ahead of me. But as I turned to my…
Whitney High School Hosts Western Day
On October 11th at 11:55 a.m., there was a buzz of excitement at Whitney High School. Many seventh and eighth graders were lined up in front of their classroom doors twenty seconds before the bell, anxiously waiting for the ring that signaled the start of the extended lunch. It was Western day: the highly-anticipated annual…