Teens have found a way to express their opinion about real world issues through social media platforms, especially Twitter. During the recent presidential election, it was common to see teenagers actively discussing Trump’s views on certain subjects and how his policies would affect them. A generation previously known for having their phones glued to their…
China rises as a global power
If we are to decide the two global powers in modern world politics, most of us would undoubtedly select China and the United States. The latter has only recently entered in global affairs, and is a formidable challenger of the American hegemony, established in the aftermath of the Second World War. Despite being that largest…
Seriousness of Teenagers’ Lack of Sleep
A huge number of students in South Korea lack enough sleep. They tend to stay up until late at night and don’t get their needed sleep, which is 6 to 9 hours, due to their heavy school and extra-academic works. It is recently a serious concern since such an issue will potentially harm them. To…
Behind Qatar’s 2022 World Cup Stadium
Sizzling hot sun glaring at the stadium; elaborate water taxis entering from shore; flickering night lights and extravagant buildings. When FIFA announced in 2010 that the 2022 World Cup would be held at Qatar, representatives of Qatar were enthralled. They finally had the opportunity to open up a seemingly desolate place to the world, which…
CVHS Autism Speaks Club Holds Birthday Gift Drive
Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) Autism Speaks Club held a Birthday Gift Drive for the Special Education Department on Tuesday, November 15. This event was designed and promoted by the students and volunteers of CVHS Autism Speaks Club. More than twenty club members participated in this monthly event and celebrated birthdays of their peers in…
High Hopes for the Diamond Bar High School Freshman Basketball Team
Diamond Bar High School(Brahmas), mainly known for their academic success, has not yet revealed their strong sports programs. With a variety of sports such as golf, volleyball, water polo, and many more, the high school has the potential to gather some CIF championships. The sport of basketball has also improved at Diamond Bar. Especially…
A Look into the Skewed Traditions of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just weeks away, families are already making plans, from dinner to family trips. It is that time again where a turkey is carefully selected to sit in its rightful spot on the dinner table. Many family traditions that have lasted for generations are once again conducted by many. However, because Thanksgiving has been…
How High Schools Prepare Students For College
As college application season is upon us, high school students must prepare for the next step in their academic lives. However, high school students must balance and manage college applications with grades, extracurriculars, and sports. Besides researching colleges online or receiving advice from upperclassmen, there is no way for students to receive factual information about…
America: A Throw-Away Society
The modern world is constantly changing and improving. The changes and improvements are expected and wanted. Technological advancements have encouraged people to live a fast-paced life, readily accepting change and replacing products that have a limited lifespan. This is where planned obsolescence comes into play. Planned obsolescence is a policy of producing consumer goods that…
Students Ban the Plastic Bag
Tuesday’s election marked a very important turning point in the lives of numerous American citizens. Despite the main spotlight on the presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, many other significant propositions were on the ballot that may have a profound effect on U.S. citizens and the environment. Proposition 67 was on the November 8,…