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Quote of the month

Quote of the month

Emily Sung | Feb 25, 2020

“You don't drown by falling into water. You only drown if you stay there.” -- Edwin Louis Cole The first month of 2020 was rough. Starting with the threat of World War III and ending with the spread...

President Trump’s impeachment trial highlights ugliness of US politics

President Trump’s impeachment trial highlights ugliness of US politics

Emily Bae | Feb 25, 2020

On Feb. 5, the US Senate held a vote concluding President Trump’s impeachment trial. The trial was based on two articles of impeachment; one that accuses him of the abuse of power, alleging that he exploited...

Climate change causes destructive Australian wildfires

Climate change causes destructive Australian wildfires

Sally Lee | Jan 29, 2020

Since late July, Australia has been fighting the deadliest wildfires in its history. Every state, especially New South Wales, has been devastated by this natural disaster, losing towns, properties, and...

US bans specific flavored cartridges for e-cigarettes

US bans specific flavored cartridges for e-cigarettes

Irene Kim | Jan 29, 2020

Amid the recent soaring popularity of e-cigarettes, the US announced a countrywide ban on  flavored cartridges for e-cigarettes, specifically ones containing vitamin E acetate, on Dec. 26, 2019. Given...

2020 US Presidential elections are to be monumental

2020 US Presidential elections are to be monumental

Sarah Baek | Nov 12, 2019

With approximately a year left, the 59th US presidential election is scheduled to be held on Nov. 3, 2020. While the election date remains in the seemingly distant future, the race is already underway,...

South Korean justice minister Cho Kuk resigns over corruption allegations

South Korean justice minister Cho Kuk resigns over corruption allegations

Jenny Seo | Oct 31, 2019

Surrendering to the intense public pressure, South Korean justice minister Cho Kuk resigned from his office on Oct.14. While some with liberal perspectives supported Cho, others denounced him for abusing...

Sudden death of K-pop star shocks the public

Sudden death of K-pop star shocks the public

Irene Kim | Oct 30, 2019

The abrupt death of a K-pop star last week shocked the entertainment industry and fans. On Oct. 14, Sulli, an actress and former member of girl group f(x), was reported dead in her residence. Her manager...

The debate of grading systems in medical schools

The debate of grading systems in medical schools

Sunny Lee, Reporter | Oct 11, 2019

High school students work diligently every day to ace tests, complete projects, and maintain high GPA's to be admitted into selective colleges. Number grades effectively motivate students to work by providing...

Chanel Miller publishes her memoir: Know My Name

Chanel Miller publishes her memoir: Know My Name

Sally Lee | Oct 11, 2019

In January 2015, “Emily Doe” delivered her victim impact statement after she was sexually assaulted by Brock Turner, a Stanford undergraduate. Her 12-page impact statement directly addressed her attacker...

Sam Smith changes pronouns to they/them

Sam Smith changes pronouns to they/them

Andie Kim | Oct 11, 2019

On Sept. 13, Sam Smith, a UK pop artist, asked their fans to refer to them with pronouns as “they” and “them.” After coming out as non-binary six months prior, Smith has been publically open about...

North Korea continues missile tests despite backlash

North Korea continues missile tests despite backlash

Jenny Seo | Oct 11, 2019

During the past year, North Korea has consistently made efforts to peacefully negotiate with the US and South Korea, engaging in a series of talks that first took place in Singapore, Pyongyang, Hanoi,...

Everything you need to know about Japan and Korea’s trade war

Everything you need to know about Japan and Korea’s trade war

Jenny Seo | Sep 5, 2019

During the two months, tensions between Japan and South Korea have escalated from a seemingly minor trade dispute regarding export restrictions to intense animosity between the two neighbors. Currently,...

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