During their four years of high school, students on the “college path” toil everyday–aiming for the best SAT score, impressive extracurriculars, exquisite leadership positions, and the perfect GPA– to be accepted by colleges. As arduous as it seems, it is a worthwhile journey for dedicated students striving to pursue academic goals in prestigious schools. In…
The Magic of Amazon Delivery
With few clicks of a button, Amazon Prime members with a premium subscription almost expeditiously receive parcels in front of their doorstep. With the usage of advanced technology, Amazon makes high-speed delivery possible, which fascinates online shoppers. Established in 2012 as the first in California, Amazon Fulfilment Center (ONT2) in San Bernardino is one of…
The Rose Bowl Flea Market; A Place to Find Everything
The Rose Bowl Flea Market is a monthly market held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. It is one of the most famous markets in the world, with over 2,500 vendors and 20,000 shoppers, and takes place on the second Sunday of every month. This flea market attracts many people from all over the Los…
World Championship Wrestling
With flashing lights and a packed crowd, two wrestlers wildly bounce against the ropes, building momentum and excitement as the eager crowd falls silent. Following a series of flips in the air, one unlucky wrestler falls flat into the ground. Half of the crowd cheers, while the other half groans. Everyone cheers for the wrestler…
How to Make Your Business Appeal to Restaurants
The restaurant industry is a competitive, but profitable, sector of business. Many entrepreneurs and start-up companies aim to build their own restaurants or create a service to be used in the restaurant industry. As someone competing in business competitions for the development of such services, I have conducted independent research concerning what features and aspects…
Making A Difference One Meal At A Time
As a resident of Portland, Oregon, I have always been aware of the large population of homeless people in my area. On every trip to the grocery store, car ride to school, or stroll around a park, I’d see dirty tents and shopping carts parked underneath bridges, people holding signs at traffic stops and huddled…
Youth Drug and Alcohol Prevention at KYCC
It has been approximately three months since I joined the Youth Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program at KYCC, the Koreatown Youth Community Center. Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Program (YDAPP) is a 10-month weekly leadership program where high school students engage the community and peers through drug abuse prevention. When I entered the YDAPP room on…
I Look Like an Engineer: A Visit from Women in STEM
On the morning of January 27, 2020, our AP Computer Science Principles teacher abruptly announced that we would be walking up three flights of stairs to another classroom filled with middle-school students. Complaining and dragging our barely-awake bodies up to the third floor, we were caught by surprise by two unfamiliar faces in the room. …
‘Skills USA’ Encourages High School Students Interested in Technical Fields
The 25th of January was a very important date for CVHS, Crescenta Valley High School, Science and Medicine Academy and two graphic artists. It was the day of the Skills USA Competition. The Skills USA Championship is a competitive event for the best career and technical students in the nation to showcase their work. The…
High School Insider’s Winter IRL Event
On February 8, High School Insider held a Winter IRL event at G.C.C, Glendale Community College, open to all high school students interested in journalism. HS Insider is a journalism program managed by the L.A. Times, which allows students to publish their articles on an online blog. Partnering with executive producers from the local broadcasting…