It’s almost Halloween. There are jack o’ lanterns all over the neighborhood and the smell of pumpkin pie, fresh out of the oven, and soon to be trick-or-treaters at the doors. It’s October now; the official spooky season, along with pumpkin season. There are pumpkin spiced foods, pumpkin scented body care and candles, and pumpkin…
Workshop to Help Stop Student Vaping
In recent years, youth E-cigarettes (also known as vaping) use is rising. Last week I saw a newspaper article that said “after vaping related illness, teen now has the lungs of a 70 year old”. I was very shocked when I heard this mysterious news article. I thought one of the biggest problems is that…
The Journey Through Spirit Week!
North Hollywood High School hosted Spirit Week, which was based upon the homecoming theme of “Blast into the Past” and lasted from September 23 to September 27. Each day had a different theme, but they all ultimately ended with our school’s homecoming game that took place on Friday night. We started Spirit Week on Monday…
The Existing Problems of the Juvenile Court System
In the criminal justice system, some of the most fragile and difficult cases are found in the juvenile court. This is due to the fact that young children below 18 must be dealt in such a way as to help guide them through adulthood without trouble. Unfortunately, most juveniles who are given lenient sentences and…
Opinion: Students Should Keep Reading
Reading books gets crossed off of many students’ lists as they enter high school. Minju Kim, a senior at the Academy of the Canyons, states, “I only read two books this year: one from school and one on my own”. Although students may be busy with their packed schedules, they should find time to read…
Garden Grove Carries on Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho’s Legacy
On Saturday, September 21st, the Orange County Korean Federation hosted a presentation in honor of Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho in Garden Grove, California, where high school students and Los Angeles residents gathered to learn more about Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho’s legacy. Wan-Joong Kim, the Consul General of the Republic of Korea of Los Angeles, spoke about the…
Why You Should Take German
Weihnachtskeksdosendeckelbeschriftungsfarbe — the color of the labeling on the lid of the xmas cookie box. Grundstücksverkehrsgenehmigungszuständigkeitsübertragungsverordnung — land transport permit jurisdictional transfer ordinance. Donaudampfschiffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft — association for subordinate officials of the head office management of the Danube steamboat electrical services. And the list goes on and on — the beauty of the German language. When…
Annual Montrose Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the largest Volksfest, a combination of a beer festival and traveling funfair, in the world. The main festival is held in Munich, Germany every year, lasting 16-18 days, as it originated from a wedding celebration between King Ludwig the First and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in 1810. Events, such as horse-racing, parades, beer…
Korean Language Day to be Celebrated in America
The Korean Alphabet Day, also known as Hangul Day in South Korea, is a national commemorative day celebrating the invention and the proclamation of Hangul, the alphabet of the Korean language, created by the 15th century Korean monarch Sejong the Great. The creation of the Korean alphabet is honored on this holiday and is celebrated…
The 9th Love Share Marathon; Raising Awareness for Child Obesity
On Saturday, September 14, at 7:30 a.m., I volunteered at the 9th Annual Love Share Marathon. Happy Village, a nonprofit organization, hosted this event which was located on Wilshire Boulevard, in Central LA. Not only did organizations and groups come, but residents of Central LA also participated in the event. It was encouraging and exciting…