January 1st, New Year’s Day, holds significance for many cultures; stemming from hundreds of years of tradition, modern New Year’s rituals and celebrations range from the recognition of good luck and new beginnings to the warding off of evil spirits. 차례, or chalye, is one such celebration with cultural importance. As a Korean American with…
Meet Brian Tom, America’s Visionary CEO
Brian Tom is the CEO and founder of the non-profit organization BLINDSTART of America; he has utilized both the mental and physical hardships in his life to fuel him to help others in his community. In his early 20s, he developed Glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve; due to this,…
The Winner Of The KIIS-FM Jonas Brothers Softball Game Sweepstake Goes To… Girls Academic Leadership Academy!
102.7 KIIS FM is LA’s #1 Hit Music Radio Station in Los Angeles, California. Solely sponsored by iHeartMedia, Inc., the radio station announced a huge sweepstake between accredited middle/high schools, as well as colleges and universities. These can either be private, public, or charter schools that are located within the state of California and in…
The Many Benefits for Students at the Los Angeles Central Library
Many students do not visit the library on a daily basis. They cannot make any spare time because of the overwhelming amount of assignments and tests. However, the library can be a beneficial place for students in a variety of ways. Going to the library allows students to use different resources and have an efficient…
Irvine Catholics Gather for Momentous Event
On January 5th, the Irvine Korean Catholic community celebrated its 10th anniversary by throwing a hefty party at Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Church. The Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Church is one of the 56 parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, led by Father Alex Ha. The community was…
Korean New Year: A Yearly Cultural Celebration
Lunar New Year is one of the most important traditions for many Koreans and Korean-Americans. Seollal is the first day of the lunar calendar, which changes dates every year depending on the lunar cycle. This year, the three-day celebration will begin on Saturday, January 25th, and coincide with Chinese New Year. Seollal shares similarities with…
Finding Meaning in the Chaos
Art has always been a subjective topic, but that doesn’t stop people from voicing their opinions. Over the years, there has been a noticeable rise in the amount of contemporary pieces. Contemporary art is what it sounds like – art made in our time period. However, contemporary art has received a certain stigma that paints…
A Broadway Musical Experience in Los Angeles
Broadway is home to the most popular musicals to date. The movie Frozen has been a children’s favorite for years. With Frozen 2 recently hitting the theaters, the hype for the Frozen Broadway Musical has significantly increased. Having watched both movies, I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to go see the musical in…
[Editor’s Column] STAND – Culver City High School Students Combat Homelessness in Los Angeles
Here, the tents line the streets like scattered fall leaves. There are thousands of them; thousands of homeless men, women, and children in one of the most notorious neighborhoods in Los Angeles. This is Skid Row, the site of one of the largest homeless populations in the United States. Its streets and bridges house approximately…
The Future of Football (NFL) in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Rams popularity in their fan base up soared after last year’s dominant season to the NFL’s Super Bowl, despite losing in the championship game. However, this year the Rams have played a disappointing season which could affect their fan base. In the numerous Rams games I have attended this year, many times…