The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has been one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) this season as he is having his best year of his career. He is the favorite to win the Cy Young Award, an award given out to the best pitcher in each league as he also…
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Learning Life Through Fencing
The date is July 7, 2019. Inside the Greater Columbus Convention Center, a young fencer by the name Aidan Lee prepares for his tournament – Youth 12 (Y12) – which consists of multiple bouts. An announcer calls for the first round, which consists of pools, where the athlete must face a variety of individual opponents. …
An Unforgettable Night at Walt Disney Concert Hall
On Monday July 29, 2019, the Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Festival Youth Orchestra had the honor to be a part of the summer concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The concert featured two orchestras, a festival organ solo, the Vocielesti Choirs (Voice of Heaven), a festival honor trio, and a joint performance…
Changing Roles of Heroines in Movies 2019
“Is that really the Bo Peep I knew?” I wondered as I walked out of the theater, having just watched the newest movie of the Toy Story series. The female character of Toy Story, Bo Peep, had transformed herself to a completely different character in Toy Story 4, which was released last June. From…
[JJSR Highlights] New Proposed Changes to the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first created in 1891 by James Naismith and has slowly developed over time to create the game we watch and know today. Since the league was first established, many rule changes have been implemented into the game and league to make it more entertaining to the fans and players. …
Endless Options at 626 Night Market
Summer is full of fun activities and memorable experiences. People go to the beach, amusement parks, various countries, etc. The adventures during summer are endless. One super fun place to go during this school-free season is the 626 Night Market. The 626 Night Market takes place for only four 3-day weekends a year during…
2019 Summer: A Unique, Popularizing Sport for Teens
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…
Playing the Mental Game
Everyone says that the mental side of sports outweighs the physical side. But frankly, despite being an avid athlete myself, I hadn’t thought much about it. It was only this spring during the varsity soccer season when I truly came to realize the influence of mentality in sports. As a freshman last school year,…
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…
[JJSR] Why Do People Enjoy Watching Mukbangs?
Mukbangs which feature people usually eating large amounts of food while talking and recording themselves have gained popularity over the last few years in Korea. The word mukbang comes from the word “muk-ja” in Korean which stands for “let’s eat” and “bang-song” which means “broadcast.” The trend first started in Korea and has been getting…