As everyone knows, jump rope is done by mostly everyone, and is a sport that is pretty popular all over the world, but jump rope has not always been an easy sport. During the past few decades, jump rope has gained popularity and interest. USA Jump Rope (USAJR) was founded in 1995, but…
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NCAA Athletes: Students or Employees?
Many people often enjoy watching college football where they can cheer and root for their favorite team and players. However, there is a dark side to the celebration that happens on the field. Some may have been lightly aware of this dark side since 2010, but especially In the last 3 years, it…
South Korean Flight Attendant Diagnosed with Leukemia
On a typical day in July 2015, Kim, a Korean Air flight attendant, pompously stands in front of the mirror and checks her reflection. “Tight low bun? Check. Black heels? Check. But my lips need more color,” she says to herself and paints her rouged lips with an additional two coats of her…
Crazy Rich Asians Makes a Statement
A movie that features a completely Asian cast. As the leading roles. Being showcased in major theaters, rather than in exclusive film festivals or others of the sort, all throughout the nation. This is majorly unheard of in the film production industry. Yet the release of Crazy Rich Asians earlier this month…
[ Editor’s Column]Movies Starring Asians Make a Breakthrough in Hollywood
Asians have been underrepresented in American film in the past decade, as the last movie featuring an all Asian cast has been The Joy Luck Club in 1993. It has been known that Hollywood mainly casts Caucasians in most of their films, and many minority groups, especially Asians, have been reduced to small…
Korea’s Journey of Independence from Japan
Korea. It is a country that went through many wars and conflicts in the past and survived through it all to become the country that it is today. We must always remember the ones who sacrificed their lives to protect Korea. When Korea was invaded and taken over by Japan in 1910, everything…
Will You Let Others Control You?
In the 21st century, many teens are very sensitive about the trends, fashions, and most importantly, how they look to others. Conformity can be seen as a big issue which everybody is trying to fit into a “set standard” so that they are not isolated from the rest of the group. However, this…
[Editor’s Column]Say No to PetSmart
On August 11, a four year old Yorkshire Terrier named July faced crisis when her tongue was cut off as she was getting groomed in a PetSmart in Compton, California. PetSmart claimed that the dog happened to stick her tongue out when they were cutting near the mouth area. However, her owner,…
The King’s Latest Charity Project
Everybody blindly throws around promises without ever following up with actions. But LeBron James, who famously followed through with his promise of bringing Cleveland its first-ever NBA championship, stepped up his game once again by building his “I Promise” school. Located at his beloved hometown of Akron, Ohio, this school is specifically…
Future Pathways
For some students, it may be the start of a new school. However, for seniors, it’s their last year in high school and the time to consider their future goals and there are several options. Some may plan on going to the Army, start working, or go to college. For seniors that plan…