In a presidency full of the inflammatory statements that propelled him to an improbable election win, none can be so controversial as Donald Trump’s remarks on the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville and removal of Confederate statues. These remarks mark a new development in the racial clashes that are none more apparent than in the…
What it Takes to be an Artist
As it has always been, art is further attracting students in America to enter into the field of craft and architecture. However, research reveals that not all students who major in art enter into this professional field. In the study ”Artists Report Back” by BFAMFAPhD in 2014, only 10% of the art major students become…
Middle School Choices
During life we all make mistakes, but certain mistakes can make a huge impact. Kirsten L, a former student of Holmes Middle School said, “What I would change about my middle school choices would be how I did not pay attention in class because that decision really affected my life and grades.” Grades are not…
Teens on Memes
Recently, users of the popular social media community, Reddit, declared a “meme war” on CNN, drawing the attention of thousands across the world. A Reddit user had created an animated meme dissing CNN, prompting a CNN journalist to uncover the user’s personal identity. Users protested the invasion of the user’s privacy, and banded together to…
It Is Okay to Be Different
This past Saturday, September 9th, tennis for the Special Olympics at Golden Valley High School marked the start of the fall tennis season. This program at Santa Clarita is designed to help those with special needs to play tennis and learn techniques for tournaments. Every 3 weeks, athletes obtain a chance to compete in tournaments…
Student Helpers for Miracle Marrow Matches
During the first week of September, students of Crescenta Valley High School participated in their annual Club Expo, marking the beginning of the school year and allowing incoming students to be involved in the school community. During this event, over 180 clubs, certified by the Associated Student Body, had the opportunity to set up booths,…
Students Stuck In Between
People figure out who they are throughout their whole lives, but it would be safe to say that it all starts sometime in high school. All kinds of people tend to put themselves and others in categories or certain positions. Now, this observation also includes Korean-American people, or more specifically, Korean-American students. There is for…
Model United Nations at Centennial High School
A new club has formed this year at Centennial High School known as Model United Nations. This club aims to simulate the United Nations for students to learn more about diplomacy, international relations, and public speaking. In an interview with JSR, Nathan Nguyen state, “I formed this club because it is something that I want…
The Horrible Truth of Purebred Dogs
Dogs. They are man’s best friend and loyal pets. There are many breeds of dogs, all equally amazing, but most people would agree that purebred dogs are the highest quality dog. After all, they are the dogs in their most “natural” and “healthiest” states. However, is that really the case? In actuality, these ‘breeds’ are…
Should High School Students Get a Job?
Many high school students have part-time jobs. Whether it be working at a café or tutoring middle school students, working in high school can be a valuable experience. One can not only earn money but also learn essential long-term life skills. One of the possible benefits of a high school job is learning time management…