Professor Samuel So established the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University to increase hepatitis B and liver cancer awareness. The ALC launched the Jade Ribbon Campaign to emphasize the eradication of hepatitis B and, in turn, reduce the number of those fatally infected by liver cancer. Additionally, Team HBV is the outreach branch of the…
The Solar Eclipse
On August 21, a total solar eclipse occurred, visible to the entire United States. A solar eclipse is when the moon passes in front of the sun and blocks it. The last time the contiguous United States saw a total solar eclipse was February 26, 1979. Not only that, but this solar eclipse was the…
The Issue of Menstrual Equity
According to the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, women today have an estimated 450 periods during their life. Averaging about 3-7 days a month for 42 years, menstruation is a natural thing that most women undergo. Although periods are a large part of women’s lives, there are a myriad of women around the world who…
Controversy Over Screen Monopoly Ignites
On July 26th, the Korean film “The Battleship Island”, had a record-breaking premier. Almost a million tickets were sold on the opening day, the highest number in Korean cinema history. However, the movie has also sparked controversy because it is monopolizing screens throughout theaters. There were about 2000 out of 2758 movie screens in the…
Japan is Coming Closer to Its Own Destruction
Due to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan seems to be coming closer to its own destruction. On August 2, in an interview with Kyodo Communication, Japan’s former Prime Minister, Fukuda Yasuo, criticized that Abe is leading Japan to its destruction. It was initially an interview that was set up to observe Fukuda’s reactions towards…
Korea International Youth Olympiad Brings a Change
Despite its stupendous growth and leadership, the Republic of Korea has yet not been a pioneer in hosting international events to bring the camaraderie of young global minds. However, Korea International Youth Olympiad–also known as KIYO–has challenged such a perspective with its recent success in the city of Hwasung, Republic of Korea. Hosted by World…
Is Letter Writing a “Lost Art”?
It is common to find that calling, text messaging, and emailing are preferred by people today. They are all quick, easy, and convenient, but there are just some aspects of letter writing that cannot be replaced. Letter writing requires extensive thought about the message that a person wants to send. Unlike other forms of communication,…
Benefits of Having a Dog
In America, almost everyone knows a person who owns a dog or owns one themselves. According to Gallup.com, forty percent of the American population own a dog. However, most of these people don’t know the benefits of having these dogs. For example, Terry Shin, an upcoming senior Crescenta Valley High School, told JSR, “I didn’t…
The Impact of the Dodgers on the Korean-American Community
The Dodgers are a storied franchise, known for being one of the oldest MLB teams with 128 seasons played. Since moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1962, the team has brought the city countless sporting heroes, from the indomitable Sandy Koufax to World Series MVP Orel Hershiser. Now in its 60th year in Los…
West Ranch Television Aims Higher
August 10th, 2017: the first day of class at West Ranch High School. As the new school year started, West Ranch Television (WRTV) began to work harder for this year’s shows. WRTV is the only program on campus that starts the first day of school with a live show and news segments. Even during the…