Sebastian Albuquerque, 9th Grade For those who don’t know, anti-Semitism is a term used to discriminate against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group. It has a long and tragic history that spans centuries. The term ‘anti-Semitism’ was coined in 1879 by Wilhelm Marr, who sought to give a scientific name to the movement against Jews. However, this is not the beginning of it … Continue reading A Brief History of Antisemitism
Paula Forcado, 10th Grade The massive destruction and suffering that wreaked upon the Gaza Strip from late December 2008 to mid-January 2009 was not the result of an earthquake, the breaking of a dam, or a sudden flood. The causes were bullets, bombs, and rockets launched by soldiers in uniform. But this catastrophe wasn’t the result of a single incident; rather, it was the result … Continue reading The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Updates on the Suffering of its People
Sofia Rojas, 11th grade In March 2003, the U.S. invaded Iraq on the false notice that the country had weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Since then, more than 4,700 U.S. casualties and an estimated 100,000 Iraqi casualties have been calculated. Meanwhile, 20 years later it is important to question: What actually happened in Iraq? On March 20, 2003, President W. Bush decided to invade the … Continue reading Think again about what happened in Iraq
Sofia Rojas, 11th Grade During the last 15 years, Cuba has seen a drastic increment in anti-government protests. During Castro’s 49-year government, freedom of speech was silenced, human rights violations, and rising inequality took place in the territory. Upon establishing his communist regime, Castro started mass exploiting the death penalty and arbitrary detentions. Since then, the Cuban people have had enough and are now fighting … Continue reading It is time to focus on Cuba
By Ana Perez, 10th Grade Jesus Morning Star, also known as Providence Church, was a Christian religious movement founded by Jung Myung-Seok in the 1970s. The movement grew in popularity in the 1980s, especially among university students in Seoul, and has even expanded to other countries – about 70 according to the Korea Post. However, the church has been called a “sex cult” in the … Continue reading The Story of the JMS Cult
By Jongyeop Jeong, 12th Grade “Dokdo was the first Korean territory to fall victim to Japanese aggression.” – Pyon Yong-tae, Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of Korea, October 28, 1954. Commonly known as Liancourt Rocks in the west -named after Le Liancourt, a French whaling ship that came across the island in 1849- Dokdo is a Korean island that, according to Japan, has been at the … Continue reading Dokdo, the Beautiful Island of Korea
By Ana Perez, 10th Grade Have you ever been told by someone that you have poor texting etiquette? Or perhaps you’ve been told that you sound too ‘indifferent’ or ‘dry’ over text. Or maybe you’ve wondered what good texting etiquette even is? What are the do’s and don’ts of texting? Here are a few ‘texting etiquette’ tips and tricks to avoid unnecessary grief and stress … Continue reading Texting Etiquette 101
By Jongyeop Jeong, 12th Grade On January 19, NewJeans’ Danielle (a K-pop girl group member) sent a message to her fans on Phoning, a fan communication platform, asking them what they were doing for “Chinese New Year.” However, this phrase soon drew criticism as it implies that the holiday is only celebrated in China when it is also celebrated by many other East Asian cultures. … Continue reading Is it really called the “Chinese New Year”?
By Sofia Rojas, 10th Grade Sexualization and obscene portrayal of female animated characters appear to rise. Female characters in comics have had a strong protagonism in literary pieces since the 1980s, but as their presence grows, so does their lack of clothing. Since its inception in 1938, comic books have shaped American pop culture in their natural form. Wonder Woman debuted in 1941, representing a … Continue reading The over-sexualization of comics
By Jongyeop Jeong, 12th Grade Every year on March 17th, people worldwide celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the anniversary of the death of the patron saint of Ireland in 461. For over a millennium, the Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday, attending church in the morning and celebrating in the afternoon. However, in the United States, this holiday has evolved into a secular … Continue reading What Saint Patrick’s Day is all about
The Bulldogs' Journal 