For many Californians, Independence Day was only a harbinger. The 6.4 earthquake that struck on July 4 served as a frightening shock to the residents of the nearby town of Ridgecrest, home to about 28,000 people. But other Southern Californians were just as spooked, many of whom have long been anticipating a quake far…
The 13th annual Crescenta Valley Fireworks Celebration was a spectacular community event to celebrate amongst friends and family for Independence day. Local members of La Crescenta as well as others from various areas joined together to watch the color-filled sky. Attendees were able to enter the gates at 4 pm, while the firework show began…
In the 1970s, an American high schooler, taking advantage of freedom, usually spent summer days playing baseball, football, or swimming. America, since the beginning of time, has always possessed a deep-rooted passion for athletics: including designating sports seasons, organizing tier-divisions, and expanding an estimated $73.5 billion-dollar industry for professional, youth, and recreational sports. Traditional sports…
On May 11th, a warm Saturday, the city of Irvine hosted its annual Korean Cultural Festival at the local government office from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In its tenth-year anniversary, the festival celebrated with partners like Lotte, Disneyland, and platinum sponsor Kia. Stalls lined the perimeter of the Irvine Civic Center. The lot’s…
According to the Johns Hopkins Health Review, “clinical depression and anxiety among adolescents ages 12 to 17 have gone up”. Although people of all ages struggle with depression and anxiety, there are many different reasons as to why depression is more prevalent in the rising generations. Understanding depression and anxiety are crucial to be able…
This article was originally published on February 18, 2019 Teen life is very demanding. Adults often say “it is the best time of your life, enjoy it.” However, in reality, teens suffer through depression, bullying, peer pressure, abuse and emotional moments. School itself encumbers a tremendous amount of stress and responsibilities on teens’ shoulders; friendship…
This article was originally published on February 18, 2019 President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border came to be an unprecedented move, though not entirely unexpected. The announcement came following a two month long dispute between the president and Democrats over funding for the former’s proposed border wall – a…
This article was originally published on February 18, 2019 Climate Change is real, Global Warming is here, and yet the world stays silent. In the past century alone, carbon dioxide emissions have increased on a far greater level than predicted. Carbon Dioxide emissions are growing exponentially with increasing reliance on fossil fuels, consequential obliteration of…
This article was originally published on February 11, 2019 The presidential election of 2020 is less than two years away and members of the Democratic Party have already announced their candidacy. After President Trump won the presidential election in November 2016, many members of the Democratic Party have vowed to defeat him in the 2020…
For years, China was seen as a country with healing food filled with herbal remedies. But recently, the safety and hygiene of the food being produced in China is raising eyebrows. From recycled oil to toxic chemicals and preservatives in food, the food industry is serving bowls of chemicals, rather than healthy meals. As China…
