Students’ sleeping in class is not an anomaly when looking at the students’ sleeping hours (survey data of seventy Asia Pacific International School (APIS) students and its faculty members). Average sleeping hour (ASH) of APIS students—5 hours—was three to four hours lower than recommended sleep requirements set up by Lewistown Hospital1—8.5~9.5 hours—and one hour…
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California Assocation of Student Councils Elementary Schools Leadership Workshop
On October 21, 2011, more than 30 elementary school students gathered together in Sacramento for the California Association of Student Councils Elementary Schools Leadership Workshop. A peer-led, student-based non-profit organization, CASC empowers students throughout the state with leadership training to create self-aware, innovative, and responsible student councils. CASC serves as an advocate for youth and…
Thanksgiving Day
Today in America, on November 24th, most people celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday without the knowledge of the historical significance behind it. The typical family dinner on Thanksgiving Day consists of a turkey, either baked or fried, with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and stuffing as side dishes. However, in November 1621, Thanksgiving was a celebration of…
One-child policy can be a blessing?
Never before have Chinese women been as highly educated. The number of Chinese females attending college and graduate school has increased enormously and the ratio to male students is almost 50-50. The reasons that have led to this are: steady economic growth over the decades, government funding on education, and the one-child policy. Enforced since…
A Man To Be Saved or Too Pricey?
Five years ago, in June 2006, Palestinian militant named Hamas abducted a nineteen-year-old Israeli army sergeant named Gilad Shalit. Israeli continued to attack Palestine to bring Shalit back, killing hundreds of Palestinians, even innocent civilians. Israeli government said no at first about freeing Palestinian prisoners in exchange; however, Shalit’s Israeli supporters rallied for government…
Spoon Assassin, the New Furor Among Students
First introduced onto campus by the school’s Associated Student Body (ASB), Spoon Assassin has been gaining tremendous popularity lately. At least one person in each class can be seen clutching their spoon like vital oxygen. And in a sense, it is like O2 to the human body.
A New Korean American Principal in the ABC District
Principal Kester Song is the new Korean American principal of ABC Unified School District’s Carmenita Middle School. Having attended Cerritos Elementary, Carmenita Middle School, and Cerritos High School, Principal Song is a “product of the ABC schools.” After going through various paths in the education field, Principal Song has now returned to his home district…
New Teachers at Woodbridge High
Autumn Lettieri Special Education teacher Introduction: I graduated from Cal State Fullerton and this is my first year of teaching, ever, and I am getting my masters in teaching with an emphasis in Special Education. When I was a kid, I wanted to become a dental hygienist but my sister inspired me to pursue this…
Music Heals at UCI Medical Center
September 4, 2011 Music is in the air at the UCI Medical Center located in Orange, California. For any curious passersby, following the source of music will reveal that the melody is coming from a volunteer of the hospital’s Music to Heal program. Music to Heal, which is a program dedicated to improving the well-being…
Vending Machines are Convenient but Unhealthy
Vending machines can be found lining the hallways of almost every school in town. These machines are always kept well-stocked with enticing snacks like crunchy chips and delicious candy bars in shiny packages. There’s is no question that teenage students get the munchies and resort to inserting all their small change into these machines in…