The general consensus is that certain foods are considered “healthy,” some are “unhealthy,” and others are to be eaten in moderation. As is expected, many of these beliefs are extremely varied, even among experts and nutritionists. Many foods exist that are deemed healthy by the public even though they are deemed unhealthy by many nutritionists,…
Interlomas’ Dia de los Muertos
When the US is busy preparing to have the spookiest Halloween celebration, their neighboring country, Mexico, is working extremely hard to have the brightest yet most exotic Halloween-like and traditional celebration for themselves. Termed El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), this Mexican festival in the memorial of the dead is celebrated…
Field Day 2016 – The Battle of the Grades
With roaring applause and thunderous cheers, Seoul Foreign High School’s annual, long-awaited Field Day officially begun. A day full of competition and class spirit, Field Day is one of the most anticipated events of the school year. It is held in high esteem by the entire school – including freshmen – for it gives an…
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8 is a nationwide competition for students in grade 8 or below. The AMC is a 25 multiple-choice question, 40 minute test designed to develop and enhance problem solving skills. The contest is held in November every year; this year, the test is held on Tuesday, November 17. The purpose…
The Hidden Despair
As presidential elections are coming near and celebrity news are reaching its peak, it seems only obvious that these issues are clustered in news articles. Headlines in the New York Times and other reputable news sources have a surplus of articles on the running candidates or celebrity scandals; widespread articles include issues like Clinton and…
Southern Californians Receives an Earthquake Scare
In early September, the California governor’s Office of Emergency Service officials released a statement that there was a “swarm of seismic activity at the Salton Sea,” and this prompted Southern Californians to check their safety kits and food and water supplies, to bolt bookshelves to walls, and to establish escape routes. As residents prepare for…
Pursuing Your Passions
Pursuing your passions is not the easiest thing to do. Since there are many eyes watching, students struggle to embrace their individuality and find what their true passions are. Many people these days tend to be caught up in the influences of society and are confined by the media in what they do and think…
The Art of Public Speaking
Imagine going up in front of a crowd. Palms sweating, body trembling, and your heart pounding faster and faster. As you begin to speak, the words just start to fall apart, jumbling into a huge mess of meaningless words. When considering the fact that 74% of people experience these symptoms, there is no doubt that…
California’s Proposed Gun Safety
The US has seen many atrocious shootings on its own soil over the past year. Democrats have tried to pass sensible gun laws such as requiring stricter background checks, but such attempts have been met with much opposition from Republicans. However, one state in particular has taken a step into decreasing gun violence: on July…
Clown Sightings in the U.S. Scare Citizens
For the past couple of months, there have been clown sightings that have spread fear and panic throughout the country. Citizens have claimed to see these frightening clowns near schools and parks, threatening innocent people. Videos of these clowns standing near busy destinations have gone viral on social media such as Instagram and Twitter. These…