On October 15, 2019, the North Hollywood HGM (Highly Gifted Magnet) freshman class went on a field trip to Shakespeare’s The Tragedie of Macbeth: An Immersive Experience! The interactive experience was hosted by The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA). The event was practically a haunted house, as students walked through different scenes of the…
Meeting with Master Instructor of the Korean Arts, Myoseon Kim
Myoseon Kim has been the president of the Southern California branch of the Ubong Imakabang Dance Preservation Association, sujuija (or disciple) of the late Maebang Lee, Master Instructor of the classical dance seungmu, and is currently the head priestess of Dainichiji Temple in Tokushima, Japan, a historical and famous pilgrimage site for Buddhists. As the…
Valencia High School Choir Performs at Gilchrist Farm
On each T-shirt of the Valencia High School, VHS, choir members are the words “Inspire, Uplift, and Cultivate Community.” VHS’s choir never turns down an opportunity to help out others, no matter what their background is. On Saturday, October 19th, the VHS choir performed at Gilchrist farm, located in Santa Clarita, and held a bake…
Hwarang Youth Festival Helps to Create Lifelong Friendships
On October 12, 2019, the Korean-American volunteer organization, Hwarang Youth Foundation, organized the Hwarang Youth Festival. This was done to celebrate the LA City Council establishing May 5th, Children’s Day in Korea, as “Hwarang Youth Day.” “Hwarang Day” was also celebrated, which was recognized by the California State Senate and the House of Representatives on…
New Kpop Group Debuts In Hollywood
On October 5, 2019, I went to see a new Kpop group formed by SM Entertainment: SuperM. The boy band, which has been called “The Avengers of Kpop,” consists not only of new trainees, but also of idols from three current Kpop groups, SHINee, EXO, and NCT. The seven members of SuperM are Taemin, Baekhyun,…
Halloween Horror Nights from a Wimp’s Perspective
“NOOO- come on, I can’t, I can’tttt.” Mock bravery long gone, my dignity and my resolve were now piles of dust on the floor. Despite having waited 2 hours in line, the frigid air of midnight suddenly seemed a lot more inviting than the dark entrance ahead of me. But as I turned to my…
Whitney High School Hosts Western Day
On October 11th at 11:55 a.m., there was a buzz of excitement at Whitney High School. Many seventh and eighth graders were lined up in front of their classroom doors twenty seconds before the bell, anxiously waiting for the ring that signaled the start of the extended lunch. It was Western day: the highly-anticipated annual…
A Field Trip to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
On October 8, I went on a field trip with my 10th grade class to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. It was a great experience; learning about the life of Ronald Reagan and the importance of his presidency was fascinating. Throughout the tour, we visited the Air Force One Pavilion, the Oval Office, and many…
Should School Start Later?
For high school students in Southern California, school often starts between 7-8 A.M. and ends between 3-5 P.M., depending on their given schedule. To prevent sleep deprivation, students should sleep for nine hours, as recommended by doctors around the world. Sleep is an important component to a student, as it helps fuel his or…
The Rising Popularity of Tacos in America
Popularity of Mexican cuisine, especially tacos, has been on the rise in America. Tacos, which have taken over the hearts of the America people, first gained popularity in the U.S. during the 1960s, when Taco Bell was founded. Since then it has become a trend, spreading in popularity all over the country, notably in Los…