In April of 2021, I started using an application called Yeolpumta, (열품타) developed by UnCheon Baek, on a daily basis. In Korean, the application name is an abbreviation for "Yeoljeong pumeun taimeo" (열정 품은 타이머), which means "Enthusiastic timer" in literal translation....
What used to be a classroom full of enthusiastic students has now turned into a screen featuring boxes of students’ faces. But, the energy in the room is the same nonetheless. Since its founding in 1919, the Braille Institute has established seven centers around...
86% of high school students have reported academic cheating at one point in their educational career. For having been taught to practice academic honesty and integrity throughout our educational careers, the number seems awfully high. But is it really a surprise?...
Volunteering is an integral part of our global, national and local communities. Volunteers are an integral part of many charitable nonprofit organizations, including American volunteers, who specifically contribute an estimated $193 billion of their time to their...
The 2021-2022 school year has begun. Whether you became an 8th grader, a high school senior, or an incoming college freshman, we all feel the same at some point — nervous, if not stressed out. It might be because it’s your first year in a new school or because you...
Anxiety and depression are on the rise for many high school students, especially since college application season is approaching. Many high school students, especially Asian American students, are feeling intense pressure to gain admission to a prestigious college....
MedTalks is the Los Angeles Times HS Insider’s first-ever medical column by Sriya Datla. It highlights the role of medicine and discusses various medical specialties with a focus on their impact on modern life. In this week's article, Datla reflects on her experiences...
What can be the reason why nearly half of Americans have nothing saved in a 401(k) and credit card debt has reached its highest point ever with the average American carrying $6,194? After a Personal Finance class this summer at Santa Monica College, I left feeling...
Computer-generated graphics are crucial to the entertainment industry in this modern-day, and the introduction of Unreal Engine 5 brings along new, ground-breaking technology with it. Take "The Mandalorian" for example, a film using Unreal Engine 4 to produce over...
Over the course of many years, low-income cities in California have experienced rent increases due to new developments brought in by city council members and developers. It’s been witnessed in Boyle Heights, Long Beach, and now, new developments are approaching...
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