We use refillable cups at events. Plastic. Paper. Polystyrene. We drink in them and throw them away. But, did you know that one of the three types of cups is detrimental to our health? Unlike plastic and paper, polystyrene is not recyclable and damages not only our environment but also our…
BTS Speak Yourself Tour in Pasadena
These days, it is rare to find someone who doesn’t know who BTS is. BTS is a seven member Korean boy group who have been dominating the world with their popularity over the past few years. The group consists of leader RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, and their fanbase…
[Editor’s Column ]The College Admissions Scandal and Our Obsession with Status
Two months ago, Andrew Lelling, the US Attorney of Massachusetts, overtly unveiled an investigation into a college admissions scandal, titled Operation Varsity Blues. FBI investigators first looked into a soccer coach at Yale University, who then pointed to William “Rick” Singer, the infamous college admission consultant at the center of the scheme. The…
[JJSR Highlights]No More Avocados? The Avocado Crisis
Avocados are frequently used for our everyday lives. People use avocados often for diet, foot scrubs, facial masks, moisturizers, makeup removers, and the best of all, guacamole. However, considering the warnings of an upcoming bill this year by President Donald Trump, we may no longer have avocados in the US again. Many…
The Common Experiences of Korean Americans
In society today, Korean Americans are considered one of the fastest growing groups in the United States. Being Asian, one can experience many things such as alienation or discrimination in the workplace, school, or any public space. There already is a known “fact” that Asians, more specifically Korean Americans, severely lack representation in…
Opinion: Why American Military Presence is Needed Overseas
It is no secret that the American Military is the strongest in the world with an annual of $711 billion spent on defense. That is more than China, Russia, UK, France, and Japan combined. The American Military could also cut its budget by 80% and still have the largest budget in the world….
Fire at Notre-Dame: Remembering the Importance of Such Historical Structures
The world awoke to a major shock on April 15 when the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris was discovered to have gone up in a devastating fire. The fire was believed to have broken out at around 6:20 Central European Summer Time, with over 400 firefighters being deployed to help save the…
May, the Month of APs
May is generally known as the month of family. With various holidays and special dates celebrating family, May is by far the best time for family picnics and outdoor activities. But May is also stressful for many high schoolers: AP exams are happening! During the first two weeks of May, 2.7 million students…
Festival for People with Developmental Disability
Having a disability can be hard for both the disabled and their family. So, on April 27th, Happy Village and other local groups and organizations came together to provide festivities for those going through the hardship of disabilities. This all day festival at Wilshire Narrows Recreation Park was 100% free for all participants, family…
[JJSR Highlights] Why Social Media can be Destructive
In our current generation, social media is the most common thing a teenager utilizes. So what exactly is social media? Social media is basically websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. Some examples of social media platforms are: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat. So,…