Many times on the news, we witness young children share their stories of abuse, vividly describing the pain and suffering they’ve encountered. However, despite the accusations, everyone, including the alleged abusers, has a right to a trial, as one of our Constitutional rights. As great as these rights are, the system itself currently works against…
Category: Society, Politics, Lifestyle, and Culture
Name Changing After Marriage
For many women, changing their name after getting married can be considered a tradition and has become an important part of many people’s lives. Some women think of changing their names as mandatory, others as an option. Either way, name changing after marriages goes far back into our history and far into our future. The…
Urban Outfitters’ Rental Service – Nuuly
Urban Outfitters is an ongoing trendy apparel and lifestyle store for teens and adults. It is a very popular fashion store among both male and female teens because Urban Outfitters sells a variety of items such as beauty products and lifestyle, not just clothing. Recently, the company has dropped a surprising announcement that particularly…
Opinion: Why We Should be Allowed to Chew Gum at School
We have all broken the rule or seen someone break the rule at school: chewing gum. Although we may be allowed to chew the flavored rubber in some classes, we may not be allowed in others. So, the question is “Why do some of our teachers hate to see gum in our mouths?” We know…
You’ve Been Matched!
Have you ever wished to have a person whom you can really trust? Someone who you can express all your concerns to and get guidance from? A mentor is someone who is wise and plays the role of both a trusted teacher and friend. The act of mentoring consists of a series of small…
Seattle Crane Collapse
At approximately 3:30 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2019, a construction crane fell in Seattle, Washington, killing four people. This crane had been working on a Google office building, and allegedly fell over partly due to gusty winds. The crane fell onto Mercer Street, a crowded area in Seattle and four people were…
Russian Interference in the 2020 Election
For Donald Trump, the prospect of impeachment over the allegations of a conspiracy between his campaign and Russian hackers regarding interference in the 2016 presidential election has been a specter looming large over the first two years of his presidency. This specter has been, at least for now, dismissed: Robert Mueller,…
[JJSR Highlights]Do We Really Want to Be Immortal?
When we are asked what we would wish for if we were granted a wish, many of us would immediately say immortality. Throughout history, even during the prehistoric times, humans have tried to find ways to live forever in order to grant themselves an immortal life. Humans have always thought, maybe even unintentionally,…
The Common Experiences of Korean Americans
In society today, Korean Americans are considered one of the fastest growing groups in the United States. Being Asian, one can experience many things such as alienation or discrimination in the workplace, school, or any public space. There already is a known “fact” that Asians, more specifically Korean Americans, severely lack representation in…
Opinion: Why American Military Presence is Needed Overseas
It is no secret that the American Military is the strongest in the world with an annual of $711 billion spent on defense. That is more than China, Russia, UK, France, and Japan combined. The American Military could also cut its budget by 80% and still have the largest budget in the world….