J-Day 2026 hosted journalism competitions and workshops for more than 150 high school and middle school students.
Athena Xing
Athena is a student at Oxford Academy. She has published on the Yale Daily News, L.A. Times High School Insider, and soon The Brown Daily Herald and PBS News Student Reporting Labs. She was awarded the Junior Anthropologist Award, U.S. Congress and California State Senate volunteer recognitions, and studied in the Harvard Independent Journalism Academy. Besides serving as a dedicated journalist from volunteering at the Festival of Books, Athena is deeply passionate about journalism, mathematics, and physics. She enjoys running her fashion brand, Athena Xing, creating multimedia stories, and mentoring students.
Photos of The Huntington in summer
The Huntington has strokes of culture in their Chinese garden, which is famous for the architecture, food, and designs. Each entity in the garden represents a bigger meaning in Chinese traditions. From generational knowledge to modern scopes, the garden includes entities that make guests feel the worth and value of Chinese art.
Some local community colleges offer mental health services to dual-enrolled high school students
Some local community colleges offer accessible and cost-friendly mental health services to high school students, addressing academic and emotional stress.
The countdown to LA 2028 and what to expect from the next Olympic host
With 5 new sports, reconstructed buildings, and sustainability efforts under the blue skies and California sun, preparation for the 2028 Olympics officially begins!
CPR Ambassador Program raises awareness of CPR through advocacy and legislation
The CPR Ambassadors program helped high school students participate in advocacy and CPR training. Through hosting events and raising awareness of legislation, CPR ambassadors worked together to ensure that CPR infrastructure can be a priority in schools.
Understanding World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day helps prevent hepatitis viruses and moves to push society towards a healthier future.
Opinion: Can’t fall asleep? Here’s why and how you can
To improve sleep, be mindful of your overall health and well-being.