Korea is known for its four distinct seasons, each remarkable for their own beauty. South Korea is far and away a fascinating country to visit all year around, but there’s no time of the year prettier than its iconic spring. As the freezing cold winter pacifies, the weather starts to get warmer…
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College Admissions Scandal
For many high schooler students, getting accepted into a prestigious university is the motivation behind their hard work. To even be considered for these top universities, students study extremely hard, dreaming of the day they will be able to attend one of these schools. However, some students have it much easier than others….
The Effects of Gene Therapy
Just recently, in early March, a second patient was said to be cured of the HIV virus, a decade after the first. The HIV virus has devastated millions and with no cure but the fields of gene therapy have opened up new possibilities to curing this disease. Gene therapy has opened up a…
American Flower Festival and the Global Flower Festival
Recently, California has seen an increase in rain, which in turn has a lot of influence on our environment. This year, the large amounts of rain has caused the poppy flowers to bloom. The field of poppy flowers in California attracted thousands of people and many came to take pictures and enjoy the…
The Fight for Feminism
Throughout the years, there have been many stereotypes against women. Some based on occupation, looks, and personality, the list is endless. These stereotypes are still a constant struggle, which women are often, if not always, subject to. The topic of feminism came to me during a lecture that I had gone through at…
Should Illegal Drugs be Considered a Matter of Public Health or Criminal Justice?
As early as 1971, President Richard Nixon declared a “war on drugs” in the United States. Over just twenty years, the number of federal prisoners imprisoned for non-violent drug offense had skyrocketed from 50,000 to over 400,000. US crackdown on drugs has been fierce, imprisoning citizens who have even less than a…
Korea Reveals the Dark Side of Kpop
Recently, there has been a huge scandal going around in the Korean music industry. On March 12, Seungri a member of the influential Korean boy group, Big Bang, became a very hot topic to people all around the world. This member, Seungri, was accused of drug distributions, bringing prostitutes to VIP customers at…
Coffee is Good for You
Coffee is a beverage that almost 107 million people drink in the United States alone. And, 450 million cups are consumed every day in the United States. Many Americans think that coffee is good for you but many also think that this beverage can be dangerous to your health. There are many benefits…
Eating an Excess Amount of Eggs Can Harm Your Health
Many people know that eggs are incredibly nutritious. Eggs are even classified as a “superfood.” According to Healthline, a boiled egg contains a multitude of healthy nutrients, including Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Selenium. In addition, it raises HDL which stands for high-density lipoprotein. However, there…
The SoCal MakerSpace Festival
The SoCal MakerSpace Festival was hosted at the College of the Canyons, on Saturday March 23, 2019. This all-day engineering event featured 3D printing, lasers, coding, robots, art, hands-on STEAM activities, food trucks, free workshops, and a speaker series. The MakerSpace Festival brings together K-12 and college students, industry professionals, and innovators within…