Nowadays, the pervasiveness and popularity of Korean culture beyond its home country is unquestionable. With BTS and Blackpink making big moves around the world, korean music, famously known as Kpop, is thriving everywhere it spreads. K-dramas have also joined Kpop on the worldwide media platform. According to the Korea Creative Content Agency, about…
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LA: A Tale of Two NBA Teams
As the NBA season comes to a close, there is much to reflect back on about this season for basketball fans in Los Angeles. Both teams were ready to compete at the beginning of the season after making numerous changes to their roster. In the end, the Lakers finished the regular season with a 37-45…
BTS Speak Yourself Tour in Pasadena
These days, it is rare to find someone who doesn’t know who BTS is. BTS is a seven member Korean boy group who have been dominating the world with their popularity over the past few years. The group consists of leader RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, and their fanbase…
[JJSR Highlights] Why Social Media can be Destructive
In our current generation, social media is the most common thing a teenager utilizes. So what exactly is social media? Social media is basically websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. Some examples of social media platforms are: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat. So,…
Recognizing Autism Awareness Day
This past April 2 was International Autism Awareness Day, and it also marked the beginning of Autism Month. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with people and how they experience the world around them. According to the Centers for Disease Control,…
Experiencing Dodger Stadium
Most residents of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas should be familiar with the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the well known sports teams of LA. Baseball season has just recently started and the Dodges are looking to rebound this season after losing in the World Series the last two years….
Opinion: Why Bubble Tea is Bad for You
Those trendy, addicting drinks that we call “bubble tea” are bad for you. The tea is fine, but what is at the bottom of your drink is the problem. Bubble tea is well-known for its chewy, black balls: boba. Also known as tapioca pearls, the balls originated from Taiwan and made its way…
YouTube, Youth, and Disagreement
The newest generation is always fighting with the older generation, and in the middle of that argument is social media. Billions of people around the globe use social media. Even though cyberbullying is continuously a problem, a large range of people use social media such as Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and Twitter. …
The 91st Academy Awards
Every year there are thousands of movies that are produced and watched by millions of viewers across the world. But of these movies, only a handful stand out and are recognized for being truly outstanding. The producers and actors of these prestigious films are honored at the Academy Awards, more commonly known as…
Is the Foldable Phone Worth Buying?
Technology has evolved over the course of many years. From cell phones to diagnostic equipment physicians use, the technology we have developed impacts our daily lives greatly. Many people look forward to more efficient and beneficial technology. For example, smartphones are a popular invention of technology. It has become a necessity for many…