The best part of the 2018 Dodgers’ season took place on October 27, 12:29 AM. Game 3 of the World Series. Max Muncy – the 28 year old utility man who was almost out of baseball prior to the 2018 season – strode to the plate, fresh off of a 35 homer campaign…
[Editor’s Column]Brand Name Price and Perceptiveness
If cost is not a contributor in people’s decision whether to buy a product or not, then what are the factors that affect them as consumers? With that said, it is well known that in these days, people are more likely to buy brand named products over generic or products with no…
Why Does Korea Have Such High Suicide Rates?
Sometime between 2181 and 2040 BC, the first suicide note was written in Egypt. There is nothing known of the author of the note, nor if he ever acted upon his desire. Despite its long history, suicide was not much of a global issue until the 1990s when global suicide rates spiked up…
The Importance of Libraries
With the consistent rise of technology, it has become evident that the arts and reading are going on a heavy downturn. As a result, institutions, namely the library, has seen a dramatic decrease in importance. Libraries have been labelled as unnecessary simply because with the world of technology taking over, they seem to…
The Excitement of K-Dramas
Over the past two decades, the Korean Wave or Hallyu has swept the world. Korean culture first spread to China and Japan, later to Southeast Asia and several other countries worldwide where it continues to have strong impacts. The prominent spread of the Korean Wave now extends its influence from the leisurely…
Should the US Join the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea?
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLOS, was signed in 1958, and the laws from UNCLOS that are in effect today were signed in 1994. UNCLOS consists of 167 countries, including the states that make up the European Union. The reason that it was signed was to determine ocean…
Huge Success for Gahr High School’s Homecoming!
Gahr! Gahr! Gahr! Gahr! It was Friday, October 19, Gahr High School’s homecoming game and first dance of the year. Hundreds of students showed up at the last football game of the season to support and show school spirit. Before the official game started, each of the senior football players were recognized…
The New Direction of Thrift Culture
Millenials and Gen Zs today are choosing to shop at thrift stores and are now changing conceptions of secondhand clothing. Thrift stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army are experiencing an influx of adolescent customers, who are redefining conceptions of secondhand clothing. To older generations, thrifting may be perceived as frugal and unsanitary, but some…
[Editor’s Column]JSR 21 – Spring Semester Awaits You!
The time has come for a new changing of the tides so, applications for the Spring 2019 Semester of the J Student Reporters (JSR) Program has been opened! Apply now! Applications for JSR 21 are due December 10, 2018! Orientation for JSR 21 Spring Semester is planned to be on Saturday, December 15, 2018!…
People Should Get Their Vaccinations
It is said that people need to get all their vaccinations. This is because it is commonly known that by giving a baby all their immunizations by age two fights off serious childhood diseases. There are thousands of cases in which children have got very ill with diseases or lost limbs or parts…