The Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI, is a Chinese foreign policy which was introduced in 2013. It is a policy to implement new infrastructure projects, like the introduction of increased railways, energy pipes, and highways to bolster connectivity across Europe and Asia. This massive plan, previously called the One Belt One Road or OBOR,…
Does Raising Awareness Really Help?
For the past few weeks, social media has been flooded with blaring headlines about the Amazon fires and #savetheamazon. With news of the devastating fires blazing through the so-called “lungs of the world”, Instagram has erupted in activist posts calling for awareness and change. Yet, since the time when it caused an uproar in the…
Why Mexico City is an Underrated Travel Destination
Mexico City has been a rising tourist destination which attracts millions of people every year, yet it has been regarded as one of the more dangerous cities to travel to for tourists. Mexico City, however, is actually a relatively safe place to travel to, It is an underrated travel destination with many places to visit…
An End to Bugs Could Mean the End of the World
Many people would be glad to see bugs disappear off the face of the earth. Most can agree that some insects can be very bothersome; insects often intrude humans’ homes or give them a fright outside. In a survey given to the students at Valencia High School, 89% of the 50 people questioned claimed that…
One-size Clothing Does Not Fit Everyone
Have you heard of the saying “one size fits all”? The phrase is labeled on many types of clothing, such as tops and skirts, and has been a controversial topic over the years. We are living in a world where everyone is different. No one has the same personality, no one has the same amount…
Buena Park YLOC Kickstarts 8th Year
On September 4th, Young Leaders of Orange County (YLOC) kickstarted its 8th year in operation in the Buena Park area. This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization provides free weekly tutoring to over 100 elementary and middle school students, with the majority coming from low-income families. All instructors are high school students coming from a wide range of…
The Start of Football Season Brings School Spirit
The beginning of the school year can feel draining for students coming back from summer vacation. Towards late August and early September, it is difficult for teenagers to stay enthusiastic or as energetic as they were during the summer. As classes begin, with new teachers, different classmates, and new classes, school spirit is challenging to…
[Editor’s Column] Global Problems Require Global Solutions
Global warming is a global problem, and it is causing destruction all around the world. So what can we do to stop it? According to the Stanford Solar Center, global warming is a “gradual increase in planet-wide temperatures” that is affected through factors including greenhouse gases. The surges of greenhouse gases are mainly caused by…
Korean Thanksgiving Day (Chuseok)
Korean Thanksgiving Day (Chuseok) Koreans have most likely heard the word Chuseok at least once in their lives. In American words, Chuseok has the same meaning as the holiday in American known as Thanksgiving Day. There is no exact record of when Chuseok began, but it is presumed to have started around the Korean…
K-food over K-pop
Walking down the aisle of Costco, I was surprised to find a rack full of dumpling packs from Bibigo, a widely known Korean brand. Since when did Korean products become so prominent in major multinational corporations such as Costco? Korean food, also known as K-food, is becoming more and more popular worldwide and global sales…