Category: Science, Technology, Health, and Environment

Cupping therapy has been around for more than 3500 years, going all the way back to the Egyptian and Chinese cultures. Cupping is generally used to mobilize blood flow and reduce pain. It has been used among many communities but has been growing in popularity among others. Those with jobs that require extensive muscle pain…

October 28th, 2016, at 3:00 PM sharp, students immediately began piling out of classrooms at the sound of the bell. Soon after, a series of shrieks and giggles began to reverberate throughout the hallways of Seoul Foreign High School. This was not because it was a Friday, nor was it because they were merely in…

Recently, as increased numbers of students face lack of sleep and overload of stress from academics, the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of homework has come to many people’s attention. While one side argues that the many hours of homework help students better learn the material and boost academic achievement, such as performance on standardized…

For those who don’t like running, know that there is someone out there that sympathizes with you. I recall hating anything to do with that particular pastime; I despised the numerous amounts of side stitches I received during the course of just one run and the moments when my legs simply seemed to turn into…

Teens have found a way to express their opinion about real world issues through social media platforms, especially Twitter. During the recent presidential election, it was common to see teenagers actively discussing Trump’s views on certain subjects and how his policies would affect them. A generation previously known for having their phones glued to their…

Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) Autism Speaks Club held a Birthday Gift Drive for the Special Education Department on Tuesday, November 15. This event was designed and promoted by the students and volunteers of CVHS Autism Speaks Club. More than twenty club members participated in this monthly event and celebrated birthdays of their peers in…

The modern world is constantly changing and improving. The changes and improvements are expected and wanted. Technological advancements have encouraged people to live a fast-paced life, readily accepting change and replacing products that have a limited lifespan. This is where planned obsolescence comes into play. Planned obsolescence is a policy of producing consumer goods that…

With the advance of technology, e-books have become increasingly popular in the last few years. By using e-readers (portable tablets used for reading e-books), readers may carry many books in their pockets. However, despite the accessibility of e-books, there is something about the texture of old-fashioned paperback books. Each option has its pros and cons,…

The general consensus is that certain foods are considered “healthy,” some are “unhealthy,” and others are to be eaten in moderation.  As is expected, many of these beliefs are extremely varied, even among experts and nutritionists. Many foods exist that are deemed healthy by the public even though they are deemed unhealthy by many nutritionists,…