With summer unofficially already here, many students are looking into what activities they will engage in over the summer in order to have a more quality summer. However, summer is not just about the pools, waves, trips. Many students are also taking advantage of their summer by applying and working at internships and other opportunities that will help them with their college application process.
14th Korea Times Music Festival
Recently, the Korea Times held their annual Korean Music Festival for the 14th time. It is a time for many different Korean artists to come together and perform their hit songs. What people don’t realize is that many different artists from many different genres, including traditional Korean music, come and perform at this festival. This makes the festival enjoyable for not only the younger generation, but also the older generation. As it has seen much success in the past, this year was no different.
Lightning Strike Kills Many
The upcoming summer weather is when lightning and thunderstorms are expected in many countries, especially Bangladesh, for it’s humid temperatures.
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Who am I?
Many young teenagers are concerned with who they truly and where to base their standards. It becomes very difficult in today’s society to truly know and understand one’s true identity. What is the most important thing? What truly defines who you are? People, especially teenagers should not feel so much pressure and be confident in what they have and can do without comparing it to others.
Dark Side of the Tech Boom
Although technology has proven to be beneficial for everyone in society, technology also has a dark side. This dark side includes the cyber bullying that has been occurring more frequently. Teenagers and people in general are hiding behind the anonymous username and just being mean. A young entrepreneur has created somewhat of a solution to this cyber bullying problem and it has shown to be effective so far. However, in the end, it comes down to treating others the way you would like to be treated.
Starbucks Sued for its “Iced” Coffee.
Many people frequent Starbucks and some even on a daily basis but recently, a Starbucks has been sued for misrepresentation and other claims for their “iced” coffee. Statements have been made that the Starbucks in question did not serve enough coffee in their “iced” coffee and instead filled it with too much ice.
Asians Get Involved in Politics
The presence of Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs) has increased yet also decreased in politics. The voice of APIs has also decreased and this is cause for concern. APIs need to start becoming more active in politics in order for API voices and concerns are heard. In order for API needs are met more APIs need to get involved and start speaking up. APIs need to understand that politics is the center of social change and it can be the gateway for positive change for the API community.
Is There A Remedy for North Korea?
North Korea’s nuclear crisis is real and it is threatening not only the United States but also other nations worldwide. Also, because North Korea has began their nuclear testing, the United States needs to take action in order to ensure the safety of South Korea. It seems as though the solution to controlling North Korea is through sanctions, but the questions remains whether the sanctions will be enough or if more severe action needs to be taken.
Opinion: Yulin 2016 – Make Traditions More Humane
With traditional festivals such as the Yulin festival in China, there is always the question of whether or not their practices are humane. Some believe with the Yulin festival in particular, that the way they treat the dogs that are slaughtered for the festival is very inhumane and it needs to stop. Or, some say that since it is drenched in tradition, it shouldn’t be put to an end but more humane tactics and methods should be used in order to continue the tradition.
Private? Or Public
There is a continuing debate about whether a public school or a private school is the better choice for high school students. On one hand, some prefer the private school curriculum and smaller student teacher ratio, but cannot afford the very expensive private school tuition. On the other hand, some students prefer the less strict school environment at the public schools and also that it is free for all to attend. With no definitive answer, the debate continues.