2018 has arrived bringing with it a time for reflection and a time for setting new goals and making changes. During this time many people set new year’s resolutions that can sometimes be unrealistic or very challenging. It is great for those who succeed in keeping their new year’s resolutions, but for others sometimes it…
The Importance of Eye Contact
Everyday, people are making eye contact, an essential social skill used as part of communication. People interact through eye contact, which is one of the most important forms of body language. Just by making eye contact, many things can happen. Eye contact builds connection and trust between people. When talking with an individual, maintaining eye…
Valley Wildfire Postpones VNHS Dance Show
On the night of Monday, December 4th, wildfires blew smoke and ashes into the air and penetrated the clean air of the atmosphere. Despite the fact that there were numerous fires all over the northern valley areas, most students showed up to school the following on Tuesday morning. Many students were not even aware of…
2018 Rose Parade Float Volunteering
Last Saturday, December 16th, the Joongangilbo Student Club had the chance to go to the Rose Parade Float Volunteering program. Students’ jobs were simple, such as applying glue for rice or cutting the petals of the dry flowers. The job started at 9:00 A.M. and ended at 11 A.M. The Rose Parade starts at 8:00…
What will the End of Net Neutrality Mean for Us?
What is net neutrality? It is the basic principle that all data on the Internet must be treated equal by Internet service providers, and not be discriminated or charged differently by user, content, website, source, etc. Without net neutrality, we would not be able to communicate freely online. It is the way the Internet has…
Bittersweet Lessons from Late K-pop Star Jonghyun’s Suicide
Kim Jonghyun, born on April 8, 1990, was found unconscious in his apartment around 6 PM on December 18. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but passed away soon after. According to Allkpop, police found a frying pan with coal briquette in Kim’s residence. Investigators report he committed suicide through carbon monoxide poisoning. Soon…
New Year, New You
The time of joy and merry have finally come to an end, Christmas decorations are being brought down and the year 2017 is coming to a close. Now our worries should not be about buying shiny lights and decorations to hang up on our doors and chimneys, but to remember our great achievements we’ve accomplished…
Republican Party Passes Tax Reform
Taxes. Taxes. Taxes are one of the most debated issues in government. Should taxes be increased, or should they be cut? Democrats tend to favor increasing taxes on the wealthy to help support those in lower income brackets. However, Republicans are known for wishing to cut taxes. With both the House and Senate under Republican…
Swarming for Star Wars: The Last Jedi
December 15, 2017 was a significant date for Star Wars fanatics due to the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Advance tickets were quickly sold out to many avid fans and people definitely bargained their money on the so-called best film of the year. All the world was a buzz when the official…
A Strong Drinking Culture’s Detrimental Effects
South Koreans rank Number 13 in alcohol consumption and Number 1 in hard liquor consumption according to the World Health Organization. In fact, many South Koreans consider drinking as embedded deeply into their culture. Alcohol is sold cheap in South Korea, making it available for many people. For example, a 360-milliliter bottle of soju, which…