With the recent impeachment of former President Park Geun Hye and the election of Moon Jae In in South Korea, great strides have been made with regards to politics in South Korea. Additionally, even more change is bound to occur in the political and social sphere of South Korea. The main catalyst for such great…
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Trump and Adolescents
It has been over a few good months since Donald Trump has been taken the position of Commander-in-Chief and since the beginning the younger generation doubted his capabilities in leading the most powerful country in the world. And while the opinions of many adults have been taken into consideration, those of Generation Z feel they…
World Water Day: Did You Know?
Water is one of the most important factors of our lives. Activities such as washing, gardening, and swimming would not be available if there is no water; Life without water cannot be imagined. In industrialized countries, industries consume more than half of the water supplies for human use. For example, Belgium uses 80% of the…
The Effect of Music on Millennials
Everywhere I go, I hear it. No matter where I may be, whether it is at school, a restaurant, the mall, and even my home, there’s no escaping it. For many, music is a daily part of life, especially for millennials. According to Digital Music News in 2016, “Millennials listen to 75% more music than…
Affirmative Action
As a policy that seeks to correct for past wrongs by doing something in the present, affirmative action has been controversial since its inception 25 years ago. That controversy continues today as it comes once again under judicial review and under the scrutiny of general public. Some argue that though the pursuit of racial justice…
Overuse of Antibiotics Causes Backfire
The invention of antibiotics was a major breakthrough. It allowed for the vaccination for protection against otherwise fatal disease, and it saved millions of lives while preventing and eradicating diseases. But is it really 100% beneficial? Recent studies argue not. As the world became increasingly dependent on antibiotics, the resistance that humans have gained towards…
The Importance of Customer Service
United Airlines has been under fire for its upsetting customer service. On Sunday April 9th, 2017, Doctor Daniel Dao was one of the many passengers boarded on an overbooked flight to Louisville, Kentucky. Seats were needed for four United Airlines employees and three passengers complied without any objections. However, Dao was singled out and was…
Key Club Holds Its 71st Annual DCON
During the first week of April, Key Club held its 71st annual California-Nevada-Hawaii District Convention, also known as CNH DCON. This was a three-day convention in which Key Clubbers from all over California, Nevada, and Hawaii gathered together to bond, celebrate, and learn what it means to be a true Key Clubber and give back…
Get Politically Active in 2017 Dear young readers: do you want to get politically active, but don’t quite know how?
If you are 16 or 17, the first thing you can do is pre-register to vote. As of March, 2017, 16 and 17 year old California teenagers can pre-register to vote online at registertovote.ca.gov. Once pre-registered, a teen’s voter registration will become active immediately upon his or her 18th birthday. But voting represents the bare…
Local Communities Gather to Commemorate the Armenian Genocide
On April 24, thousands of people spent their day in Los Angeles to march in commemoration of the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Organized by Unified Young Armenians, the march began at around 10 AM in Little Armenia. The marchers put traffic to a halt and filled the streets with “Shame on Turkey” chants…