But not for the reasons you think! Disrespect or a silent protest against discrimination? For many Americans, this question has come up all too often in this debate over the latest in a long list of controversies surrounding the recent trend of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. Beginning with former 49ers quarterback Colin…
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Video Games Increase Health Risks
Mobile and video games are becoming more popular than ever, resulting in users being exposed to potential health risks associated with gaming. The more obvious consequences of incognizance of surroundings while occupied with mobile games include accidental collisions, crashes, falls, theft, and more. Additionally, there are a number of long term health consequences that can…
Trust Issues with Facebook
What started out as a great force in social media, Facebook is starting to have a bad reputation. Recently, it has been known that Facebook is posting false advertisements as well as stories just to attract Facebook users. With the increasing usage of technology, children are starting to become the number one victims to clickbait…
Should Athletes Be Allowed to Kneel?
You’ve probably seen it. It started about a year ago, when pro NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat on the bench during the national anthem before a game, eventually switching to kneel instead. This act of protest essentially stayed under the radar but is currently evolving to become a prevalent part of the NFL and even…
This is Halloween, Everybody Make a Scene
Out of many holidays such as Christmas, St. Patrick’s day, and Valentine’s Day, Halloween is coming up on October 31 with many special events opening up. Halloween goes back to around 2,000 years ago when a pre-Christian Celtic festival was held every year to celebrate the ending of the Harvest season. In more recent times,…
Boston Celtics to Retire Paul Pierce’s Jersey
Paul Pierce, also known as “The Truth”, an NBA champion, ten-time all star and an NBA finals MVP, finally retired after 19 years in the NBA. Playing 15 seasons for Boston throughout his career, there were speculations if whether Pierce and the Celtics would come to an agreement to retire his jersey. Even with his…
Camp Cardiac
The University of Southern California recently hosted a medical camp targeted towards high school students with a keen interest in medicine. This one week camp placed an emphasis on the cardiovascular system and its crucial role in the body. Filled with lectures from doctors of numerous specialties and even a basic surgical suturing class, the…
Is Letter Writing a “Lost Art”?
It is common to find that calling, text messaging, and emailing are preferred by people today. They are all quick, easy, and convenient, but there are just some aspects of letter writing that cannot be replaced. Letter writing requires extensive thought about the message that a person wants to send. Unlike other forms of communication,…
The Impact of the Dodgers on the Korean-American Community
The Dodgers are a storied franchise, known for being one of the oldest MLB teams with 128 seasons played. Since moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1962, the team has brought the city countless sporting heroes, from the indomitable Sandy Koufax to World Series MVP Orel Hershiser. Now in its 60th year in Los…
West Ranch Television Aims Higher
August 10th, 2017: the first day of class at West Ranch High School. As the new school year started, West Ranch Television (WRTV) began to work harder for this year’s shows. WRTV is the only program on campus that starts the first day of school with a live show and news segments. Even during the…