We believe that homework should be eliminated from school for several reasons, our main reasons being that it adds stress on students, students may not have time to complete homework, and it affects relationships and friendships negatively. Although teachers who assign homework may say and think that homework is practice and can help with mastery of skills, many other individuals would disagree. Firstly,...

Softball and baseball are two similar sports but which one is better? Many people think that softball is better and harder to play than baseball, but they would be wrong. Let’s take a look at the facts and decide. Many people think the smaller and lighter baseball is easier to hit because it will go further but that is actually not true. Because of the smaller diameter of the baseball (2.84 inches),...

Beyoncé, one of the world's most well-known pop singers, released her first country album, “Cowboy Carter,” on March 29, 2024. The album consists of 27 song tracks and features special appearances from some of country music's biggest artists, including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. According to Beyoncé, she released the album because she didn’t believe that anyone was expecting her to produce...

On April 18, 2024, Parks Junior High held its third Korean Culture Night in the theatron. The event lasted from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and included events such as a tea ceremony, a Nanta Drum Group performance, a K-Pop dance, and more! Hundreds of Fullerton residents and students took part in the festivities including Laguna Road's kindergarten and 1st-grade class and Sunny Hill High School's KCC Band, "Cosmos."...

Around the world, there have been arguments and comparisons between the two famous sports: baseball and basketball. People continue to argue over which sport requires more skill, is more interesting, or is overall the better sport. Today in this article we will discuss which sport is harder and the best.  Firstly, basketball is a team sport that includes two teams with five players on each team....

Despite many new additions to the campus in Park’s Jr. High’s 50-plus years of being built, a gymnasium has never been added. Students, staff, and the general public use the school’s various facilities every day whether it’s the threatron for events or the track for PE. A gymnasium would be a great addition to these facilities as it would serve multiple purposes from a place for assemblies,...

Although many students believe detention is useless, it is an important factor of the school. Detentions are an effective way to change a student's poor performance and will help students reflect on the actions they have done. Punishing the students for their wrong actions would have a better effect than not doing anything about it. By providing a clear consequence after a student misbehaves, students...

The expansion of “The Happiest Place on Earth” has been quite the talk lately. Disneyland, located in Anaheim, California, is a theme park known for its immersive experiences and rides and it's just gained approval to expand its magic. Known as DisneylandForward, the new proposal will allow the theme park to build new attractions on its property. The project is estimated to go on for 40 years,...

On March 14, 2024, some of our 8th-grade students began their trip to the East Coast for the annual DC Trip. Throughout the trip, we went to multiple museums and landmarks including the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, George Washington’s home, and much more. Our first stop was at Williamsburg, Virginia, and then we stopped by Jamestown the very next day. Both students and parents were met with...

On Oct. 7, 1992, Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Markus Lynn “Mookie” Betts, child of Willie Betts and Diana Benedict, was born. Throughout his childhood, he loved sports and played three: baseball, basketball, and bowling. He first started bowling at the age of three then two years later, he signed up for little league baseball where his mom became his first-ever baseball coach. His mom signed...

Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, famously known as Laufey, is an Icelandic-Chinese singer who influenced a whole generation to love jazz. Laufey was born on April 23, 1999, in Reykjavíc, Iceland, alongside her twin sister Junia. Growing up, she was exposed to classical and jazz music which led her to learn both the piano and the cello. In 2018, she graduated from Reykjavíc College of Music and then...

On April 7, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio, the March Madness Women's championship game took place with Iowa and South Carolina facing off. There was a lot of hype about Iowa’s guard, Caitlin Clark, leading up to the start of the game. Her team, the Iowa Hawkeyes, went against South Carolina’s Gamecocks, but ended up losing. When the game began, Iowa was ready and Clark came out strong, scoring 18 points...

On March 1, 2024, “Dune: Part Two”, the continuation of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part One” was released in theaters. Averaging an 8.8/10 on IMDb and a 4.5/5 on Letterboxd, many are already positive it is to win an Academy Award. Serving as a follow-up to the first movie, “Dune: Part Two” essentially marks the end of Frank Herbert’s first book, which the films are based on. Being...

On Jan. 12, 2024, the “Mean Girls” remake was released. The movie stars actors Reneé Rapp, Avantika Vandanapu, Angourie Rice, Christopher Briney, and Bebe Wood. The most major change that the remake introduced was the fact that it is a musical, inspired by the Broadway play.  The movie is about a homeschooled student named Cady Heron who moves back to the US after living in Kenya for most...

The renowned American singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift, was born on Dec. 13, 1989. Named after James Taylor, Swift was born in Montgomery County, PA, and was raised in a Christmas tree farm located in Reading. Inspired by Shania Twain and Faith Hill, Swift moved to Tennessee when she was 14, the age she began professional songwriting, to pursue her career as a country singer. In Tennessee, Swift...

  Freddie Mercury is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time, with an impressive four-octave range and a keen ability to play the piano whilst singing.           Mercury was born in western India on September 5, 1946, to parents Bomi Bulsara and Jer Bulsara; his birth name was Farrokh Bulsara. He spent the younger years of his life living in India alongside his parents...

One of the most known artists today is Billie Eilish. She was born on Dec. 18, 2001, and grew up in Los Angeles. One of her first glimpses into the music industry was when she started playing ukulele at the age of six and when she joined the Los Angeles Children Chorus a couple of years later. She then started making music with her brother, Finneas, where she would sing and he would write the lyrics;...

 He was known as the “Secretary of Defense” or “Mr. 11 Rings” and he sure was both of those things. He was possibly one of the greatest champions of all time and one of the greatest NBA centers the world has ever seen. His name is Bill Russell. William Felton Russell, more commonly known as Bill Russell, was born on Feb. 12, 1934, to Charles Russell and Katie Russell in West Monroe, Louisiana....

Tom Holland is a very famous actor known for his roles in “The Impossible” and the Spider-Man series. He was born June 1, 1996, in Kingston upon Thames, UK. From a young age, he has starred in many films and over the last several years, has catapulted into Hollywood stardom. There are many reasons why Holland is famous, such as his personality, his relationships, his acting skills, and much more. In...

Kenyatta Lee Frazier Jr, otherwise known as Ken Carson, is an American rapper and producer. He is best known for being signed with the record label Opium, and has been professionally producing music since 2018. Carson was born on April 11, 2000, in Atlanta, GA. In his early teen years, Carson started developing a liking for music. He took up the Jew’s Harp and Harmonica and his biggest inspirations...

Novelist and American activist Alice Walker is currently 80 years old and continues to be well-known in the writing industry. Walker has had plenty of awards for her written works and has been lauded for her activism regarding African American rights. Alice Walker was born on Feb. 9, 1944, in Eatonton, Georgia. Walker’s mother, Minnie Tullulah Grant, was a maid while her father, Willie Lee Walker,...

On Dec. 9, 2023, Shohei Ohtani, arguably the best baseball player today, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 700 million.  There has been a lot of excitement about him joining the Dodgers; however, his transition has had some obstacles. During the 2023 season, Shohei Ohtani underwent  Tommy John surgery and another major elbow procedure. Due to this, Ohtani may not pitch again until 2025 according...

Trigger Warning: Suicide Every year in the United States, people between the ages of 15 to 24 die by suicide at an alarming rate, with suicide being the third main reason people of this age group die. According to sccenter.org, approximately 5,000 deaths occur every year due to this reason. This is impacting teens all over the world since high levels of stress are usually caused by school and this...

On April 8, in Mexico, most of North and Central America, and Canada, many were able to witness a spectacular event: the solar eclipse. (A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, casting the moon's shadow onto the planet.) Not only was the solar eclipse an already rare and special occasion, but this particular eclipse was able to reach the point of totality in certain...

On Nov. 30, 2023, Tesla delivered their first Cybertruck, a concept that had been in development for four years. Elon Musk, the head of the company and creator of the Cybertruck, stated that he developed the vehicle to be a durable car that can withstand bullets, travel through rough environments, and tow up to 11,000 pounds. Furthermore, Tesla’s Cybertruck has a combined horsepower of 834 and an...