People nowadays seek to build and maintain a flamboyant self-image that will “disprove” all the damage caused by shame and thereby alleviate the shame, also known as narcissism. Further, such struggles with shame are often partnered with a “winner-loser dynamic”. This term, introduced by renowned psychotherapist Dr. Joseph Burgo, simply introduces a dynamic that separates…
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Editor’s Column Spider-Man: Homecoming Gains Much Popularity
First announced nearly two years ago, Spider-Man: Homecoming has become a huge hit since its release in the beginning of July. The film has already exceeded the box-office ticket sales of both The Amazing Spider-Man movies. After earning approximately $120 million on its opening weekend, the movie has exploded in popularity. At this rate, it…
Boba Time Cools Off The Summertime
It is a scorching hot day in the city of Valencia with temperatures reaching triple digits, and people are trying to find ways to cool off in the heat. Some may go swimming, while others may just lay on the couch with the air conditioner blasting. However, an increasing number of people are now going…
D23 Expo 2017
D23 is the official fanclub of The Walt Disney Company. Ever since its formation in 2009, they have held an annual expo. At the expo, D23 gives a lot of fan service and news about current and upcoming Disney animations, movies, and events. This year, D23 took place at the Anaheim Convention Center from July…
Newly-improved Union Market revolutionizes D.C.’s 5th street
In 2013, when local business owner June Lee went to visit one of many fashion warehouses in the outskirts of Washington D.C., she was greeted instead by the construction of Union Market, a planned tourist attraction that would house a number of artisanal restaurants. Today, developers hope that this sleek, modern complex will catapult Washington…
Social Media and Us
In modern society, personality and behavior are shaped through a variety of factors: family, friends, and other social interactions. Social is one of the biggest contributors to people’s disposition. An American author, Amy Jo Martin, once said that “[Social media is] a dialogue, not a monologue, and some people don’t understand that. Social media is…
To Navajo We Go
On the last week of June, I went on a mission trip with my church to Arizona. Ever since 2015, our church has been going every summer to the Navajo Reservation, where we became acquainted with the Ranch Church. This year, however, was our first time going by car to Arizona, rather than by a…
Med Student Walks 3 miles on Hands
A medical student walked 3 miles on hands, setting world record, and raising funds for charity. On June 26 around 9 AM, a Florida resident by the name of Ashwin Kalyandurg, a 22 year-old senior medical student at Nova Southeastern University, decided to do his greatest feat to benefit many people. He walked 3.17 miles…
Warriors Win NBA Title
Earlier this month, as this year’s NBA season came to a close, the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers obtaining the NBA Title, avenging themselves against their long-time rival. After blowing a 3-1 Finals lead to Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers previously, the Golden State Warriors proved to be dominant over the Cleveland…
The Effect of National Days
It seems nowadays, every day is at least some kind of a National Holiday for any kind of reason, and people do celebrate those days. But when they do, who are they celebrating for? When most people commemorate these days with superficial meanings, all they do is purchase the item or upload pictures on their…