In sixth grade, when my parents decided to have me start playing the cello. I still vaguely remember how annoyed I was because I had played multiple instruments before with no avail, so I didn’t know why I was starting cello. Shockingly, I progressed fast and by the time I was in my second year,…
Welcoming the Year 2020 at Church
Every year I attend my church for a special event to greet the new beginning. To many, going to church and attending service on such an important day may seem like the most boring thing ever, however, there is definitely more to this annual gathering than just sitting in for the pastor’s lengthy sermons. Definitely…
[JSR Advisor] Read Newspaper, Write Letter by Hand, Chat with Teachers….
Throughout my years as a an Education Reporter, I’ve crossed paths with many different people. There have been outstanding students whom received acceptances into prestigious universities, excellent educators and parents, and even various college admissions officers. And now, after many years have passed, if I was asked to pick someone who is remarkably memorable, I…
Students Participated at Forensic League Expanded Interests and Skills
On December 21st, Valencia High School’s speech and debate club members, along with teams from other schools and organizations, gathered at Granada Hills Charter High School for the TCFL (Tri-Valley Forensic League) speech competition. High school students performed pieces they had prepared and were each ranked for their performance in each category. One of Valencia…
The La Crescenta Christmas Parade Brings Many Cultures to Light
During the first week of December, La Crescenta hosts an annual Christmas parade. Each year, a volunteer organization called KAYA (Korean American Youth Association) takes place in the parade. This year I had the honor to help and attend the parade. Many different organizations took part, and I was amazed by the number of different…
[Editors Column] Growth of Christian Media: Welove
Religion has long been a difficult topic to broach in public, yet over the past decade, there has been a considerable surge of emerging Christian gospels across the world. The advancing technology has opened new avenues of faith through the unimaginably powerful tool: media. To those who are deprived of the opportunities to attend the…
Culver City’s Hidden Gem: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is a hidden gem in California, located in Culver City. It is one of the many California State Parks that features breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is an approximately 1.3-mile hike with numerous short trails and viewpoints with a visitor center. Visitors can hike up the…
A Trip to the LA Auto Show
Cars are most commonly thought of with transportation. If you are interested in cars, then you may have heard the words “auto show”. The auto show is an exhibition of new cars from each brand, with its origins in the 19th century. In advanced countries such as Germany and France, where car production started, car…
KYCC Holiday Carnival
The Koreatown Youth Community Center held its annual Holiday Carnival on Saturday, December 7th. Many families of the community attended the event, which was held at Wilton Place Elementary School. The carnival was filled with gifts, activities, and entertainment. Free toys were passed out to younger kids, plus booths with games, food, and face painting…
The Importance of Visiting Colleges Before You Apply
As high school seniors are finishing up their college applications, it is time to wonder if much thought was given when applying to certain colleges. Did they apply just because they heard it was a good school? Did they apply because it was an Ivy League? Or, did they apply because their friends applied there…