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…
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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…
Forest Lawn Holds Annual Memorial Day Observance
On May 29, 2017 the Forest Lawn Memorial Park held its annual Memorial Day observance. This event remembers the countless number of lives lost serving our country and expresses our gratitude to them. Veterans of wars like the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Iraq War were distinguished for their heroic sacrifices. The observance was an…
Racial Segregation May Induce Higher Blood Pressure
For African-Americans, the confinement of living in a racially isolated neighborhood may prompt a significant medical problem: higher blood pressure. African-Americans encounter a huge drop in their circulatory strain after they move out of exceedingly segregated neighborhoods and into more incorporated communities. A published study in JAMA Internal Medicine suggested that most of African-Americans living…
Soccer Economy and The King Real Madrid F.C.
This year, the soccer market is really busy and creating lots of history with massive economic movement. Especially in Europe, lots of new records and intense competitions are currently taking place. One of the best European soccer competitions, Champions League, is an hot issue in the world of soccer. On May 11th, the last semi-final…
Travel is Education
The classroom is a fantastic place to advance in academic knowledge, but one of the best ways to enrich one’s education in more than an academic way is by traveling and experiencing different cultures. Many students spend about 5 days a week in classrooms that have familiar environments and the same people. This can prevent…
The Rise of “13 Reasons Why”
With a second series in consideration, the popular show, “13 Reasons Why”, is bringing controversy between teens and parents across the world. Written by Jay Asher, “13 Reasons Why” started off as a novel which later was produced as a series. The plot is about a high school student, Hannah Baker, who commits suicide. Before…