In an unexpected meeting, President Trump has met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the third time on June 30, 2019. This time, Trump became the first American president to walk into North Korea through the 38th parallel between the two Koreas. After the two leaders failed to come to an agreement during their…
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[Best of 21 JSR] Trump’s Declaration a Reflection of a Larger Border Dispute
This article was originally published on February 18, 2019 President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border came to be an unprecedented move, though not entirely unexpected. The announcement came following a two month long dispute between the president and Democrats over funding for the former’s proposed border wall – a…
[Best of 21 JSR] More Females Dominating Politics in 2020
This article was originally published on February 11, 2019 The presidential election of 2020 is less than two years away and members of the Democratic Party have already announced their candidacy. After President Trump won the presidential election in November 2016, many members of the Democratic Party have vowed to defeat him in the 2020…
China’s Food Crisis
For years, China was seen as a country with healing food filled with herbal remedies. But recently, the safety and hygiene of the food being produced in China is raising eyebrows. From recycled oil to toxic chemicals and preservatives in food, the food industry is serving bowls of chemicals, rather than healthy meals. As China…
The Purpose of Prisons
In places like Norway, humane prisons have become known to the world, which sparked a new ethics question. Should prisoners be treated humanely in prisons after their crimes? Many have argued against the use of humane prisons, feeling that the inmates have to understand the consequences of their transgressions, while others believe that this will…
Growing Concerns of Parents on Selma Avenue
“I always worry whenever my daughter passes by the homeless encampments in front of her school.” A Southern California school, Larchmont Charter, located on Selma Avenue, is raising concerns from parents and school officials about the homeless situation. This issue is posing a health and safety threat towards the school. This Elementary school…
Murders in London Result in Longer Police Patrols.
The murders of at least four people in London have worried the citizens. During a course of 4 days, four men have been murdered. Sky News states that an eighteen-year-old was stabbed to death in Wandsworth, Eniola Aluko was shot dead in Plumstead, a man died after a stabbing in Tower Hamlets, and another died…
The Truth in “Quality Over Quantity”
I’ve always heard from others, whether it be for academic or social purposes, how your ability to manage your time wisely is crucial in your high school years. All of the adults around me, from teachers to adults to college students, have said that the ability to manage time well is what sets people apart. …
Causes and Solutions to Homelessness
If you go to Los Angeles, you can see homeless people on the streets in many places. Some people might ask, “How did these people become homeless?” There are many reasons why people become homeless. According to a 2018 survey, more than 40 percent said they lost their jobs and became homeless or attribute…
Summer Fun
Summer is here and there are many ways to spend this summer other than the usual summer homework, academic tutoring, and swimming around in the ocean. There are many opportunities throughout the summer that can be enriching and beneficial. During the summer, there are many ways to have fun but also help out the…