As a policy that seeks to correct for past wrongs by doing something in the present, affirmative action has been controversial since its inception 25 years ago. That controversy continues today as it comes once again under judicial review and under the scrutiny of general public. Some argue that though the pursuit of racial justice…
Overuse of Antibiotics Causes Backfire
The invention of antibiotics was a major breakthrough. It allowed for the vaccination for protection against otherwise fatal disease, and it saved millions of lives while preventing and eradicating diseases. But is it really 100% beneficial? Recent studies argue not. As the world became increasingly dependent on antibiotics, the resistance that humans have gained towards…
The Importance of Customer Service
United Airlines has been under fire for its upsetting customer service. On Sunday April 9th, 2017, Doctor Daniel Dao was one of the many passengers boarded on an overbooked flight to Louisville, Kentucky. Seats were needed for four United Airlines employees and three passengers complied without any objections. However, Dao was singled out and was…
Key Club Holds Its 71st Annual DCON
During the first week of April, Key Club held its 71st annual California-Nevada-Hawaii District Convention, also known as CNH DCON. This was a three-day convention in which Key Clubbers from all over California, Nevada, and Hawaii gathered together to bond, celebrate, and learn what it means to be a true Key Clubber and give back…
Get Politically Active in 2017 Dear young readers: do you want to get politically active, but don’t quite know how?
If you are 16 or 17, the first thing you can do is pre-register to vote. As of March, 2017, 16 and 17 year old California teenagers can pre-register to vote online at registertovote.ca.gov. Once pre-registered, a teen’s voter registration will become active immediately upon his or her 18th birthday. But voting represents the bare…
Local Communities Gather to Commemorate the Armenian Genocide
On April 24, thousands of people spent their day in Los Angeles to march in commemoration of the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Organized by Unified Young Armenians, the march began at around 10 AM in Little Armenia. The marchers put traffic to a halt and filled the streets with “Shame on Turkey” chants…
Preparing for the AP Exams
The over-looming time for the AP exams have arrived. After finals and midterms, students might find themselves relaxed and relieved from their school studies and projects. However, a student’s study is never over. AP Exams have finally begun and will last from May 1st to May 12th, making it the busiest two weeks for students…
LACMA’s Recent Renaissance Exhibition
Recently, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has brought European masterpieces to Los Angeles to commemorate the 500 years since Martin Luther pinned his 95 thesis to the door of the church in Wittenburg. The exhibition “Renaissance and Reformation: German Art in the Age of Dürer and Cranach” features key pieces of German art…
Greengates’ South Koreans Go International
The long wait had finally come to an end with Greengates School’s 40th International Fair coming to a grand inauguration. The time had finally arrived for Greengates School’s international sensation to flourish once again. The International Fair – an event dedicated to highlight the sense of international community within the school radius – was open…
The Effectiveness of Cumulative Testing
With the end of the term approaching, instead of relaxing and enjoying the warm weather many students stress over the imminent looming cloud of darkness, the end of term exams commonly known as finals. Many students experience heavy anxiety and experience symptoms akin to sleep terrors due to these exams and the pressure they bring…