In the history of humanity, there have been continuous discriminations against disabled, other races, and/or different genders. In present-day society, they still exist; they are well hidden, but they do exist. However, no one – even myself – seems to care about the discrimination against the prisoners and injustice they face, except one person: Bryan…
Who is Better? An Introvert or Extrovert?
There are two types of people in this world: extroverts and introverts. Extroverts are people who approach others first, and introverts are people who wait until someone to approaches them first. As a result, extroverts tend to be more social and outgoing, making many friends. However, that does not necessarily mean that introverts do not…
Collaboration: Tool for Inspiration or Pure Distraction?
Whether it be through Skype, messaging, or drinking coffee together at the nearest Starbucks, present-day students often complete homework and study for tests as a group. Such collaboration is supposedly “beneficial” to students’ studies, allowing them to teach and bounce ideas off each other. Students can work while enjoying the stress-relieving company. “My English class…
The Resurgence of Cold War Hysteria
The Cold War era was a period of mass hysteria. Because the Soviet Union and the United States were engaged in an arms race involving nuclear missiles, the American public had to deal with the fear that the Soviets would launch their weapons at any given time. This fear was further fueled as schools would…
1987 in South Korea
1987: When the Day Comes is a Korean movie that has recently been released in theaters around the globe. The movie is based on a true story of the events that took place in 1987 in South Korea surrounding the death of a student named Park Jong Chul. Known as the June Democracy Movement, protesters…
S.O.S: Save Our Students From Stress
For the students in the ABC District in Cerritos, the first semester of school is coming to an end. This means that many students will undergo more stress as they cram in that last bits of information to pass their upcoming finals. And because most schools compress all course finals into a single week, this…
Japan No Longer Takes Silent Offense to Logan Paul
Logan Paul, a famous social media influencer, recently took a trip to Japan. He uploaded a video where he, along with his friends, happened to stumble upon and continued to record a hanging body that recently committed suicide in Aokigahara also known as Japan’s “suicide forest”. This controversy has received a lot of media coverage…
Was the Rise in Cigarette Prices Successful?
In January 2015, the South Korean government raised the price of a pack of cigarettes from 2,500 won to 4,500 won. The justification of such a policy that the government revealed was that an increase in cigarette prices would reduce the number of smokers, which would lead to better national health. However, whether the policy…
High Schoolers and Weed
It’s no secret that a large portion of adolescents have tried drugs at least once. Marijuana (also known as “weed,” “grass,” “pot,” “dope,” “herb,” etc.) has been the unspoken popular pick for many of these high schoolers. Marijuana includes a small variety of plants under the genus Cannabis. These plants contain high concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol,…
Paddington 2 Leaves Audience Smiling Cheek to Cheek
Three years since the release of the first Paddington, the sequel is capturing the attention and the hearts of audiences of all ages, once again. On January 12, 2018, Paddington 2 premiered in theaters. Crowds gathered to watch the long-awaited sequel on opening night, going into the movie excited and expectant, and coming out heart-warmed…