Derek Li

Derek Li is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego, California. He is currently a writer for the school's award-winning Pulse Magazine. In addition to journalism, he loves playing basketball as well as coaching the sport to other kids.

The sad state of American railroads

by Derek Li | Dec 28, 2017 | Featured, Features, Features, News, Opinion

On Dec. 18, an Amtrak train traveling from Seattle to Portland, Ore. derailed on a highway overpass in DuPont, Wash. So far, the accident has left at least three people dead and has injured hundreds more. This is the second time in just three years that Amtrak,...

Column: The lucrative industry of online gambling has become widespread

by Derek Li | Aug 3, 2017 | Arts and Entertainment, News, Opinion, Uncategorized

With the rise in popularity of the computer game "Counter Strike: Global Offensive" (CS:GO), the lucrative industry of online gambling has become widespread. Since online gambling is relatively new and has little to no restrictions for people participating, many kids...