After several years of diligent research on a prospective field of bio-engineering, scientists have discovered an entity that might render human genetic modifications safer in the future. Researchers at the University of California in San Francisco have reinvigorated the prospect of genetic inquest by unveiling a protein segment that can activate or deactivate the CRISPR…
Dress to Impress?
“Dress to Impress” no longer seems to be the fashion motto that people around the world stay true to with the newest trend of “athleisure” – wearing athletic clothing in non-athletic settings – dominating the fashion and retail industries today. Athletic-casual wear has become increasingly acceptable for use in a variety of situations, and customers…
KIS Holds Annual Fine Arts Week
Korea International School (KIS) Pangyo campus students tackled the idea of inspiration as it held its annual Fine Arts Week from April 10th to 13th. Focusing on the theme of ‘inspiration’ this year, students were given the opportunity to celebrate the arts. KIS faculty from various subject areas, including English, Maths, Physics, and Design Thinking,…
Editor’s Column: Seniors: Take Your Final Bow
The time has come in the school year when the Seniors take their final bow as they leave high school behind and enter into college. Similarly, here at JSR, it is also time for us to say goodbye to our seniors who have worked so diligently throughout their time with us. Whether they are veterans…
Japanese Fencing: Kendo
On April 15, 2017, a kendo promotion test took place at West Covina, California. People of a wide range of ages and levels came to take their examination. This examination, occurring twice a year in April and October, can promote the athletes from one level to the next one. Kendo is one of the many…
Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Korea Spurring Festivals
Spring is one of the best seasons to explore Korea, with many different exciting outdoor events. As a result, many tourists from around the world travel to Korea. The most popular events that marks the changing of the seasons are the spectacular Cherry Blossom Festivals. In spring, there are many places all over Korea where…
Lack of Sleep Causes Stress for CV Students
Improper sleep patterns have been affecting most students at Crescenta Valley High School. Having sports practice, doing homework, studying for tests, procrastinating, even going on social media or Netflix, all can hinder a student from getting enough sleep. Furthermore, April is the busiest time of the year for highschool students because it is the student’s…
BTS Shakes Anaheim
With the rising international popularity of the Kpop group BTS, known for their spectacular choreography and upbeat songs, fans were thrilled at the news that the group was coming to the United States for their BTS Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour. Tickets were sold out in the first couple of minutes, ultimately requiring…
Tension Rises Between North Korea and World Powers
On April 7, two superpowers met in Florida. At Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, the US president met with Xi Jinping to discuss two pressing issues – trade between the US and China and the denuclearization of North Korea. The denuclearization of North Korea was a huge topic. Just a few days after the meeting, both…
The Cost of Prom
Many juniors and seniors attend prom to make a memory during their final years of high school. It is the only one-time event in their high school years. However, since prom can be expensive, many parents are often burdened by the cost of their children attending’ prom. With the cost, is prom worth it? The…