Alzheimer’s is a disease that is affecting approximately 5.8 million Americans in 2019. In fact, one in ten people age 65 or older have the risk of contracting the ailment. Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, is an unfortunate and tragic condition to deal with, especially because it involves problems with memory and logical processes. …
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The Purpose of Prisons
In places like Norway, humane prisons have become known to the world, which sparked a new ethics question. Should prisoners be treated humanely in prisons after their crimes? Many have argued against the use of humane prisons, feeling that the inmates have to understand the consequences of their transgressions, while others believe that this will…
Classical Music Needs Redemption
The music industry is a forever-changing landscape. In recent news, hip hop has now surpassed rock as the most popular genre of music. Even hip hop songs are dominating the charts in multiple countries across the globe. In recent trends, we’ve been in an era of trap music, filled with auto-tuned vocals, skittering hi-hats, and…
[Editor’s Column] Introducing Our JSR 22!
The 22nd Semester of the J Student Reporter Program at Korea Daily has officially begun and the time has come for the esteemed student editors and reporters to be introduced. This semester, out of the many applications we received, a little over 40 students were chosen this Fall. Out of these students, 11 student editors…
Should We Wear Sunscreen Every Day?
We apply sunscreen at beaches and pools to prevent sunburns and tans. In other words, we wear sunscreen to avoid the sun from ruining our skin. So, why not wear sunscreen whenever we step outside? I am fond of skincare and read articles about it from time to time. From the past articles I…
Growing Concerns of Parents on Selma Avenue
“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…
Murders in London Result in Longer Police Patrols.
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…
Dodgers Recap: June 21-23, 2019
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…
[Editor’s Column] JSR Prepares for a Promising 22nd Semester
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…
No More Free Chili Dogs – Fagas Retires at Year’s End
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;…