[JSR] My Experience Hiking in Palm Springs with My Boy Scouts Troop [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 17:39

Recently, I had the chance to visit Palm Springs with my Boy Scout troop, where we were able to experience the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, and hike in Mt. San Jacinto State Park. The ride to the tram begins...

[JSR] Middle School Band Night at Burbank High School [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 17:36

On Friday, October 18th, 2019, John Muir Middle School hosted Band Night at the Burbank High School. Middle school Band Night is where students can experience what it is like to be in a high school marching ...

[JSR] The Good Neighbor Initiative Helps Clean up La Crescenta [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 17:33

Crescenta Valley High School has many activities that help students take action and help the community, one of which is the Good Neighbor Initiative, a project in which Crescenta Valley High School students ...

[JSR] A Visit to Tanaka Farms [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 17:29

A pumpkin patch is definitely a must-visit place in the fall. For the first time, I had the opportunity to visit one at Tanaka Farms, located in Irvine, California. The Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch has been a ...

[JSR] Editors Column - The Mental Health Awareness Club: Breaking the Silence on Campus [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 17:03

The percentage of high school students reporting to have experienced symptoms of mental illnesses is shockingly high. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost one in three high sch...

[JSR] Red Ribbon Week at Crescenta Valley High School [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 17:00

Red ribbon week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and violence prevention awareness campaign that takes place every October. This year, the movement was from October 21st to October 31st, and the Na...

[JSR] The Importance of Maintaining Korean Culture in Younger Generations [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:57

Second Generation Korean Americans are without a doubt very Americanized by the way that they have almost forgotten about their Korean identities. Although this is subjective to the type of friends that one ...

[JSR] The Absence of Civic Learning in Students’ Education [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:54

Civics and politics have always been excluded from our edification, despite America’s efforts to epitomize democracy to the world. Yet politics are always the conversation of news and debate in America, so w...

[JSR] Editors Column - Culver City High School’s Surprisingly Popular Sport [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:53

“I don’t know why I do it,” he says. The runner glances at me, and then shrugs, palms upturned. “Endorphins, maybe?” He turns and puts a hand on his chin, thinking. The question’s a difficult one to answer -...

[JSR] Mountain Avenue Elementary School Halloween Carnival [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:51

Mountain Avenue Elementary School held their annual Halloween carnival last week, and it was fun for everyone, not just the students. It was held on October 24, 2019, a Thursday, from 4:30-7:30, and many peo...

[JSR] The Tragedie of Macbeth: A Field Trip [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:49

On October 15, 2019, the North Hollywood HGM (Highly Gifted Magnet) freshman class went on a field trip to Shakespeare's The Tragedie of Macbeth: An Immersive Experience! The interactive experience was hoste...

[JSR] Meeting with Master Instructor of the Korean Arts, Myoseon Kim [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:45

Myoseon Kim has been the president of the Southern California branch of the Ubong Imakabang Dance Preservation Association, sujuija (or disciple) of the late Maebang Lee, Master Instructor of the classical d...

[JSR] School Counselor Advises to 24-24-24 Rule to Seniors to Ease Out Stress [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:40

Many adults think teenagers have it easy: no rent to pay, no job, no strict bosses that ask you to work overtime, but when parents say that school is the easiest adventure in human life, boy are they wrong!! The average stress level of teens is a 5.8

[JSR] Valencia High School Choir Performs at Gilchrist Farm [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:36

On each T-shirt of the Valencia High School, VHS, choir members are the words “Inspire, Uplift, and Cultivate Community.” VHS’s choir never turns down an opportunity to help out others, no matter what their ...

[JSR] Hwarang Youth Festival Helps to Create Lifelong Friendships [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:33

On October 12, 2019, the Korean-American volunteer organization, Hwarang Youth Foundation, organized the Hwarang Youth Festival. This was done to celebrate the LA City Council establishing May 5th, Children'...

[JSR] New Kpop Group Debuts In Hollywood [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:30

On October 5, 2019, I went to see a new Kpop group formed by SM Entertainment: SuperM. The boy band, which has been called “The Avengers of Kpop,” consists not only of new trainees, but also of idols from th...

[JSR] Hundreds of High school Robotics Clubs compete in JPL Invention Challenge [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:11

The Robotics Club, which I am a member of, is a school club where students establish small groups and build devices to compete in outside competitions. The club normally meets every Wednesday, Thursday, and ...

[JSR] The Power of a Mock Government [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 16:09

Youth and Government, a California YMCA program of a mock state legislature, not only teaches high schoolers about parliamentary procedure, but also shapes the future leaders of our world. This program is mu...

[JSR] Halloween Horror Nights from a Wimp’s Perspective [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:58

“NOOO- come on, I can’t, I can’tttt.” Mock bravery long gone, my dignity and my resolve were now piles of dust on the floor. Despite having waited 2 hours in line, the frigid air of midnight suddenly seemed ...

[JSR] Whitney High School Hosts Western Day [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:56

On October 11th at 11:55 a.m., there was a buzz of excitement at Whitney High School. Many seventh and eighth graders were lined up in front of their classroom doors twenty seconds before the bell, anxiously...

[JSR] Teens Spread Awareness on Environmental Issues [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:54

Burbank High School’s Environmental Conservation Club is a club made to spread awareness of environmental issues. We talk about environmental issues in meetings every other Wednesday and try to spread awaren...

[JSR] Hannah Sung named the First Student of the Month for JSR [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:52

The Korea Daily, who has predominantly focused on middle and high school students in the J student reporter program, announces the first ‘Best Student Reporter of the Month’, Hannah Sung (10th grade), from C...

[JSR] A Field Trip to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:50

On October 8, I went on a field trip with my 10th grade class to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. It was a great experience; learning about the life of Ronald Reagan and the importance of his presiden...

[JSR] Should School Start Later? [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:47

For high school students in Southern California, school often starts between 7-8 A.M. and ends between 3-5 P.M., depending on their given schedule. To prevent sleep deprivation, students should sleep for nin...

[JSR] Our Uniform Is Cool [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:46

I joined the Air Force JROTC because I thought the uniforms were cool. I didn’t think much of my decision to sign up for the organization. Now, a little more than three years later, I can safely say that my choice to join AFJROTC has been one of th

[JSR] The Rising Popularity of Tacos in America [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:44

Popularity of Mexican cuisine, especially tacos, has been on the rise in America. Tacos, which have taken over the hearts of the America people, first gained popularity in the U.S. during the 1960s, when Tac...

[JSR] America's Love of Pumpkins [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:42

It’s almost Halloween. There are jack o’ lanterns all over the neighborhood and the smell of pumpkin pie, fresh out of the oven, and soon to be trick-or-treaters at the doors. It’s October now; the official ...

[JSR] Workshop to Help Stop Student Vaping [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:40

In recent years, youth E-cigarettes (also known as vaping) use is rising. Last week I saw a newspaper article that said “after vaping related illness, teen now has the lungs of a 70 year old”. I was very sh...

[JSR] The Journey Through Spirit Week! [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:36

North Hollywood High School hosted Spirit Week, which was based upon the homecoming theme of “Blast into the Past” and lasted from September 23 to September 27. Each day had a different theme, but they all u...

[JSR] North Hollywood's High School Homecoming: A Blast from the Past [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:32

After weeks of preparations and activities leading up to our homecoming dance, we were all hyped up and more than excited to attend our Homecoming. The theme this year was a Blast from the Past, so for the s...

[JSR] The Existing Problems of the Juvenile Court System [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:29

In the criminal justice system, some of the most fragile and difficult cases are found in the juvenile court. This is due to the fact that young children below 18 must be dealt in such a way as to help guide...

[JSR] Opinion: Students Should Keep Reading [LA중앙일보] 11.18.19 15:25

Reading books gets crossed off of many students’ lists as they enter high school. Minju Kim, a senior at the Academy of the Canyons, states, “I only read two books this year: one from school and one on my ow...