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…
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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…
The Golden Age of Narcissism
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…
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…