Driving a vehicle is a necessity in today’s world. Not only does it provide a method of quick, private transportation, but it also represents status and independence for personal control. Hence, the main reason why teenagers are so eager to drive is becauses it gives them a sense of freedom from their parents and allows…
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The World Behind the Post
Right behind my house is a nature trail that leads to the outskirts of Magic Mountain. Every once in a while I take a stroll down the path to ease my mind and take in the beautiful scenery around me. The nature trail connects the dense woodlands to the confined desert, both featuring nice scenery…
Food & Fun at the OC Fair
Nothing says summer like the smell of fried food as you feel the wind against your face on a ride, and there’s no better place to experience that than the OC Fair. The Orange County Fair is an annual event that takes place in Costa Mesa, California, during the summer. Although the fair was closed…
626 Night Market: A Fun Place to Spend an Evening
Many establishments and activities are reopening, now that over 52 percent of California‘s population has been properly vaccinated, and the number of instances of Covid-19 has decreased. One of the most anticipated events of the summer, the 626 Night Market, an annual food festival held in Arcadia, California, is reopening its doors. Last year, the…
The Benefits of Having an Apple Watch
I first bought my Apple watch after graduating from the sixth grade. But never did I know that the small device would be as useful as it currently is. To be honest, I didn’t wear my watch for four years. Not because it wasn’t useful, but because I couldn’t wear it during some of my…
[Editor’s Column] A Dodgers Game To Remember
Baseball is America’s Pastime and one of the most popular sports to play and watch in the United States. The Los Angeles Dodgers is one of the most well known sports teams not just in the LA area, but in all of baseball. With the 2021 MLB season in full swing, the Dodgers are looking…
Badminton in a New Light
In the US, basketball, American football, and tennis are popular sports. These are perceived as “cool” or “exciting” and receive much media coverage through television, social media, and radio stations. In contrast, badminton is often viewed as a “backyard sport” to play with family and friends. The lightness of the shuttlecock, the object that badminton…
Should Virtual Debate Continue?
It has been over a year since NSDA, the National Speech and Debate Association, switched the majority of its debate tournaments to be held online through its website. Since the pandemic, Tabroom.com has served as the battleground for passionate middle and high school debaters, by allowing debate tournaments to continue despite restrictions for large gatherings…
Vaccines Changing the Knott’s Berry Farm Experience
During the past year, many have become accustomed to wearing mandatory face coverings and maintaining good hygiene in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. However, with the increasing number of people getting vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had lifted mask mandates for vaccinated individuals. This announcement was exceptional news for…
Helping the Hurting
For nearly a year some of the greatest displays of love have manifested at 1380 S Sanderson Ave in Anaheim, California. Every other Saturday, thousands of families have been served at the food pantry run by the Church of Southland. During the pandemic, Pastor Joe Suh, an assistant pastor at Southland, saw the needs of…