“Ahn-nyeong-ha-se-yo!” With vibrant voices greeting each other in Korean, the Korean class at Korean Institute of Southern California (KISC), Irvine, begins. Every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m, elementary school students attend classes to learn Korean at KISC, Irvine. This year, the classes are virtual because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the…
Something I‘ve noticed a lot lately is the sudden craze for Korean corn dogs. They seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Everywhere I go, there is a new Korean corn dog shop,or stores have added Korean corn dogs to their menus. There’s even a Korean corn dog shop near my school that is opening…
The pandemic has brought with it countless changes to our lives, many of these being especially for the worse. The mental health of many students, parents, professionals, and adults have taken a hit, with fewer social interactions and more uncertainties in life. The future of American economy, despite relative growth within the past year, is…
As the summer approaches and the Coronavirus starts to dissipate, Y Nanta ensemble has taken the opportunity to perform and showcase their talents once again. To celebrate Korean Culture Day, Hizo Yoo’s Korean Culture Club presented a series of dances and traditional Korean performances. The event took place at the Northridge United Methodist Church on…
At just eighteen years old, Orange County School of the Arts senior, Tobi-Hope Jieun Park, can boast an accomplishment few teenagers, and even adults, have achieved: she is a published poet. Her poetry book, titled “Meraki,” which was published in 2020, has been available for purchase via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other accessible stores….
Humans are social animals, bearing multi-aspects of roles and relationships in the web of society. Consider a family setting as an example; one can be a father, a son, a husband, a brother, varied depending on the counterpart and its dynamics within a scope. In broader settings, such as school, work, or community, the dynamics…
As people search for sources of entertainment during quarantine, many have shifted to watching movies from home. Movies have always been a favorite way to pass the time, but with theaters temporarily shut down, one can still use a wide variety of online platforms to offer access to many features films and shows with a…
As coronavirus cases hit its peak, schools shut down and students and teachers were forced to adjust to the unknown virtual world. During this time, many of my friends and I struggled to stay connected with one another. What we thought was the norm was now gone: eating lunch with my friends in the quad…
Each year, one million people die of suicide worldwide. Shockingly, it is the second leading cause of death for high school students. It is important to know that suicide is preventable and help is available for those who need it. People must continue to speak up about it in order to reduce its stigma, spread…
The isolation created by quarantine is just one of the extremely burdening, negative externalities of Covid-19. As the pandemic continues into the new year, it is not surprising that many have been needing a remedy for their loneliness. One such antidote is adopting a new pet from a local shelter. Since March, when quarantine began…
