Summer is full of fun activities and memorable experiences. People go to the beach, amusement parks, various countries, etc. The adventures during summer are endless. One super fun place to go during this school-free season is the 626 Night Market. The 626 Night Market takes place for only four 3-day weekends a year during…
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How do we Protect Ourselves During Earthquakes?
Due to the recent earthquakes, many people were extremely shocked and did not know what to do in such a sudden situation. The continuous earthquakes that first started on July 4th, have been in the magnitude range of 2.9 all the way to 6.6. Depending on the magnitude, the way that people feel them may…
[Editor’s Column] What Effect Will the Ridgecrest Earthquakes Have on the “Big One”?
For many Californians, Independence Day was only a harbinger. The 6.4 earthquake that struck on July 4 served as a frightening shock to the residents of the nearby town of Ridgecrest, home to about 28,000 people. But other Southern Californians were just as spooked, many of whom have long been anticipating a quake far…
4th of July Crescenta Valley Fireworks Celebration
The 13th annual Crescenta Valley Fireworks Celebration was a spectacular community event to celebrate amongst friends and family for Independence day. Local members of La Crescenta as well as others from various areas joined together to watch the color-filled sky. Attendees were able to enter the gates at 4 pm, while the firework show began…
2019 Summer: A Unique, Popularizing Sport for Teens
In the 1970s, an American high schooler, taking advantage of freedom, usually spent summer days playing baseball, football, or swimming. America, since the beginning of time, has always possessed a deep-rooted passion for athletics: including designating sports seasons, organizing tier-divisions, and expanding an estimated $73.5 billion-dollar industry for professional, youth, and recreational sports. Traditional sports…
Irvine Korean Festival’s Traditional Dancers
On May 11th, a warm Saturday, the city of Irvine hosted its annual Korean Cultural Festival at the local government office from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In its tenth-year anniversary, the festival celebrated with partners like Lotte, Disneyland, and platinum sponsor Kia. Stalls lined the perimeter of the Irvine Civic Center. The lot’s…
Teens are Becoming More Depressed. Why?
According to the Johns Hopkins Health Review, “clinical depression and anxiety among adolescents ages 12 to 17 have gone up”. Although people of all ages struggle with depression and anxiety, there are many different reasons as to why depression is more prevalent in the rising generations. Understanding depression and anxiety are crucial to be able…
Fast Fashion and its Destructive Nature
Today with mass media and pop culture it is no doubt that Fast Fashion has been making its way to top headlines. With incredible deals such as 5-dollar shirts and 10 dollar shorts it can be extremely difficult to resist such offers in international fashion chains. However, most consumers are unaware of the environmental and…
[Editor’s Column] Trump Meets Kim Jong-un for the Third Time
In an unexpected meeting, President Trump has met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the third time on June 30, 2019. This time, Trump became the first American president to walk into North Korea through the 38th parallel between the two Koreas. After the two leaders failed to come to an agreement during their…
[Best of JJSR 3] Do Students Learn Better in Single-gendered Schools?
This article was originally published on March 27, 2019 As students start to think about what kind of school they want to learn in, they wonder, would it help to go to a single-gender school? When they are considering this path of education, they should consider both the pros and cons of this type of…