Investigative

Rising tensions among countries in the East China Sea and the Korean Peninsula

By Ricardo He, 12th Grade Over the course of the last few years, countries in the East China Sea, together with North Korea, have recently been in the spotlight over their countless conflicts and territorial disputes. Tensions have been skyrocketing with the ongoing threats from the People’s Republic of China towards Taiwan (the Republic of China) and the recent ramp-ups in North Korea’s ballistic missile … Continue reading Rising tensions among countries in the East China Sea and the Korean Peninsula

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Investigative

South Korean Hagwons and their success in international competitions

By Jongyeop Jeong, 12th Grade This past June, 18-year-old South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim received the gold medal of the 16th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, becoming the youngest musician in the tournament’s 60-year history to ever win first place. In the final stage, Lim performed Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, op. 37 and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, op. 30. His … Continue reading South Korean Hagwons and their success in international competitions

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Current Events

Elon Musk Bought Twitter

Ana Perez, 10th Grade The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has completed a $44 billion dollar deal to takeover Twitter, according to a filing from the US government. After the deal, Elon Musk tweeted ‘the bird has been freed.’ This brings to an end the months-long negotiations between the board of directors and Elon Musk.  After Musk first made his bid to buy Twitter, he … Continue reading Elon Musk Bought Twitter

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Featured

Overachiever Syndrome: Will being human ever be enough for you?

By Daniela Morales, 10th grade Do you live in a constant state of overworking while demanding from yourself inhumane perfection? This is what the life of an overachiever looks like. Overachievers are usually those you look up to, with the best grades in the class and what you think is a picture-perfect life. Maybe you look at them from afar and admire how well they’re … Continue reading Overachiever Syndrome: Will being human ever be enough for you?

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Current Events

BTS Members Decide To Join The Military

By Jongyeop Jeong, 12th Grade Last Monday, October 17, the discussion concerning the military duty exemption surrounding BTS, which has continued until recently, was finally resolved. Its management company Big Hit Music announced that starting with their eldest member, Jin, the remaining six members will all serve in the military in the upcoming years. According to the agency, the group members were content to carry … Continue reading BTS Members Decide To Join The Military

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Breaking News

The Situation With Amouranth and Domestic Violence

By Ana Perez, 10th Grade In 2016, Twitch streamer Amouranth was asked by the company to join as a content creator. As of October 2022, she has 5.89 million subscribers and became popular due to her dancing, ASMR, and hot tub streaming content. A businesswoman, Aramounth owns a character company for children’s entertainment, a gas station, an inflatable pool company, and a company that matches … Continue reading The Situation With Amouranth and Domestic Violence

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Investigative

The Effects of Vaping on Teenagers

By Ana Perez, 10th Grade A vape, also known as an electronic cigarette, is a device that heats up a liquid to create a vapor you inhale. Some types of vaping devices include pens, e-cigarettes (like JUUL), and hookahs. While vaping appears to be a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes, there are still many health risks involved. Vaping has become one of the most popular … Continue reading The Effects of Vaping on Teenagers

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Current Events

Gangs are an American problem too

By Sofia Rojas, 10th Grade For years, the ongoing increase in gang activity has tormented El Salvador, and these criminal organizations led the government to start the infamous “war on gangs”. What exactly is the war on gangs, and who is responsible for it?  The war on gangs is a criminal crackdown campaign orchestrated by the current Salvadoran president, Nayib Bukele. The “war” intends to … Continue reading Gangs are an American problem too

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Current Events

Cuba Legalizes Gay Marriage

By Emma Bello, 10th Grade In the age of social media and the internet, the western world has grown more aware and become more progressive in terms of acceptance of minorities, especially of the LGBTQ+ community. As of October 4th of 2022, 33 countries have legalized same-sex marriage. Cuba is the most recent country to give this freedom to the community, and that makes it … Continue reading Cuba Legalizes Gay Marriage

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The Supreme Court cases to look out for this term

By Sydney Joa, 12th Grade The Supreme Court reconvened on October 3rd for its 2022-2023 term–one filled with cases addressing significant issues including affirmative action, voting rights, religious and free speech protections, and much more. After the contentious end of the 2021-2022 term this past June, which most notably featured the overturning of precedents that had secured women the right to have an abortion, many … Continue reading The Supreme Court cases to look out for this term

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