Over the past two decades, the Korean Wave or Hallyu has swept the world. Korean culture first spread to China and Japan, later to Southeast Asia and several other countries worldwide where it continues to have strong impacts. The prominent spread of the Korean Wave now extends its influence from the leisurely…
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Should the US Join the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea?
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLOS, was signed in 1958, and the laws from UNCLOS that are in effect today were signed in 1994. UNCLOS consists of 167 countries, including the states that make up the European Union. The reason that it was signed was to determine ocean…
Huge Success for Gahr High School’s Homecoming!
Gahr! Gahr! Gahr! Gahr! It was Friday, October 19, Gahr High School’s homecoming game and first dance of the year. Hundreds of students showed up at the last football game of the season to support and show school spirit. Before the official game started, each of the senior football players were recognized…
The New Direction of Thrift Culture
Millenials and Gen Zs today are choosing to shop at thrift stores and are now changing conceptions of secondhand clothing. Thrift stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army are experiencing an influx of adolescent customers, who are redefining conceptions of secondhand clothing. To older generations, thrifting may be perceived as frugal and unsanitary, but some…
[Editor’s Column]JSR 21 – Spring Semester Awaits You!
The time has come for a new changing of the tides so, applications for the Spring 2019 Semester of the J Student Reporters (JSR) Program has been opened! Apply now! Applications for JSR 21 are due December 10, 2018! Orientation for JSR 21 Spring Semester is planned to be on Saturday, December 15, 2018!…
People Should Get Their Vaccinations
It is said that people need to get all their vaccinations. This is because it is commonly known that by giving a baby all their immunizations by age two fights off serious childhood diseases. There are thousands of cases in which children have got very ill with diseases or lost limbs or parts…
Reading and Interpreting Body Language
When we interact, we use our words and appearance in order to convey a message or emotion to the person we are communicating with. In many cases, this is determined by content, tone, and facial expressions. However, most people are unaware of how to recognize the most important principles of true communication: body language….
Hurricane Michael’s Destruction
Just days after Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas, Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida on October 10 as a Category 4 hurricane. It is considered one of the strongest hurricanes of the season and has caused significant damage to Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, and the Carolinas. Officials ordered many residents to evacuate…
Valencia High School Marching Band Works Hard for 2018 Season
Some people living near Valencia High School may be more familiar than others with the constant noise made by the marching band. For the 2018 season, students and staff have put together a New York themed performance that includes Alicia Keys’ “New York” and Baauer’s “Harlem Shake”. Band members from all year…
What is Feminism?
Starting from the nineteenth century, feminism became a big deal for women. Although women have more access and freedom in rights than before, there is a continuation of discrimination in many countries. Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights based on the equality of sexes. In the 1800s, the Women’s Movement was…