On October 5, 2019, I went to see a new Kpop group formed by SM Entertainment: SuperM. The boy band, which has been called “The Avengers of Kpop,” consists not only of new trainees, but also of idols from three current Kpop groups, SHINee, EXO, and NCT. The seven members of SuperM are Taemin, Baekhyun,…
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Halloween Horror Nights from a Wimp’s Perspective
“NOOO- come on, I can’t, I can’tttt.” Mock bravery long gone, my dignity and my resolve were now piles of dust on the floor. Despite having waited 2 hours in line, the frigid air of midnight suddenly seemed a lot more inviting than the dark entrance ahead of me. But as I turned to my…
Whitney High School Hosts Western Day
On October 11th at 11:55 a.m., there was a buzz of excitement at Whitney High School. Many seventh and eighth graders were lined up in front of their classroom doors twenty seconds before the bell, anxiously waiting for the ring that signaled the start of the extended lunch. It was Western day: the highly-anticipated annual…
A Field Trip to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
On October 8, I went on a field trip with my 10th grade class to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. It was a great experience; learning about the life of Ronald Reagan and the importance of his presidency was fascinating. Throughout the tour, we visited the Air Force One Pavilion, the Oval Office, and many…
Should School Start Later?
For high school students in Southern California, school often starts between 7-8 A.M. and ends between 3-5 P.M., depending on their given schedule. To prevent sleep deprivation, students should sleep for nine hours, as recommended by doctors around the world. Sleep is an important component to a student, as it helps fuel his or…
The Rising Popularity of Tacos in America
Popularity of Mexican cuisine, especially tacos, has been on the rise in America. Tacos, which have taken over the hearts of the America people, first gained popularity in the U.S. during the 1960s, when Taco Bell was founded. Since then it has become a trend, spreading in popularity all over the country, notably in Los…
America’s Love of Pumpkins
It’s almost Halloween. There are jack o’ lanterns all over the neighborhood and the smell of pumpkin pie, fresh out of the oven, and soon to be trick-or-treaters at the doors. It’s October now; the official spooky season, along with pumpkin season. There are pumpkin spiced foods, pumpkin scented body care and candles, and pumpkin…
Workshop to Help Stop Student Vaping
In recent years, youth E-cigarettes (also known as vaping) use is rising. Last week I saw a newspaper article that said “after vaping related illness, teen now has the lungs of a 70 year old”. I was very shocked when I heard this mysterious news article. I thought one of the biggest problems is that…
The Journey Through Spirit Week!
North Hollywood High School hosted Spirit Week, which was based upon the homecoming theme of “Blast into the Past” and lasted from September 23 to September 27. Each day had a different theme, but they all ultimately ended with our school’s homecoming game that took place on Friday night. We started Spirit Week on Monday…
The Existing Problems of the Juvenile Court System
In the criminal justice system, some of the most fragile and difficult cases are found in the juvenile court. This is due to the fact that young children below 18 must be dealt in such a way as to help guide them through adulthood without trouble. Unfortunately, most juveniles who are given lenient sentences and…