Tattoos are a form of art; it is a body modification through the insertion of ink, pigment, or dyes into the dermis layer of the human skin. It can express philosophy, religious or spiritual devotion, artistic freedom, or even thoughts and feelings. The art of tattoos has existed since ancient times
Trends have been changing quicker than ever, and new things are becoming trendy and going out of style every month. But there is one trend that has been in magazines and on Pinterest boards since the beginning of the pandemic: retro style. This old-style fashion has started spreading among adolescen
The coronavirus pandemic is lasting a lot longer than anyone, including myself, has ever expected. Starting back in December of 2019, it has been over a year slowly approaching two. Personally, as the pandemic started, I realized a great change in my lifestyle as I often found myself sitting at my d
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, hate crimes against Asians have been increasing. Against these hate crimes, there is ongoing movement in social media, #Stop_Asian_Hate. The #Stop_Asian_Hate movement is centered in America because of the rising rate of hate crimes against Asian Americans in the count
http://www.heraldinsight.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=835The Good is Outweighed by the Bad, and the Ugly in the World of Teen Community Service (Article 1 of 2)I like to consider myself a “sincere volunteer” who believes that community service is not just a graduation requirement but a way to i
Pittsburgh has always been something of a mystery. It is frequently ranked as one of the most livable places in America. But is that really true? Did you know that the Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises was filmed in Pittsburgh? Pittsburgh can certainly look like Gotham City, with its dark and broo
Recently, while working on a theatre/film project called Parallax with my fellow members of the founding division of Proactive Players, I encountered various challenges. Before diving deeper into our project work, I should explain what Proactive Players is. Proactive Players is an international thea
In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, Muslim concentration camps in Uyghur, and even the unequal access to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, human rights have become the center of global conversations. In what ways could we help incite discussions on human rights issues? How should we
Going into my third year of high school, I was met with a heavier load of assignments and more tightly scheduled exams than ever before. Adding a bit of extra to my schoolwork, I am also studying for the SAT and getting ready for college applications. To manage the workload, I constantly feel the ne
When I was young, I always wanted a pet. I was so desperate, I would sometimes daydream about an unexpected encounter with a puppy in the street. Without knowing how much responsibility it took to raise a pet, I continued to beg for one. After a few years of pleading, my parents decided to adopt a p
Exchange programs allow students to experience the cultures and curricula of foreign countries. After applying for an exchange program, students must wait until they are assigned to a host family, and the students don’t know where they will be staying until a host family chooses them. After they are
The term “investment” contains so much “theory” it is sometimes difficult for students not only to comprehend but visualize such concepts. Teachers commonly tie in material in relation to history lessons as well. In the United States, the period from WWI until the Great Depression is often highlight
Recently, I read an online article that discussed the government’s decision to accept 400 more students for medical schools beginning the next school year. According to the government, this decision was made to increase the number of available medical personnel especially in rural areas of Korea. Ha
Many of us have accumulated large amounts of over-the-counter drugs in our homes, including all kinds of medications.. These piles of drugs may give us a sense of security from many potential aches and illnesses, but we have to be able to choose the right ones. While we are familiar with the well-kn
Before getting into the whole story of how I found myself giving an intimidating formal speech on domestic violence I will first explain the background needed to understand this story. Our school holds an annual presentation event called “Sophomore Symposium.” As its name implies, it is an event in
Individuals work toward and commit themselves to a certain goal to attain achievements. The incentives behind those motivations can differ. Behaviors driven by external rewards, such as money, fame, praise are designated as extrinsic motivation, whereas intrinsic motivation refers to behavior to ful
“It ain't over till it's over.”Very popular saying by US baseball legend Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra is not only applied to sports, but also COVID-19. Seeing a new cluster of Coronavirus cases from a club in Itaewon, the Korean government has raised the virus alert to warn people of the “s
As an enthusiastic but novice learner of feminism, my goal is to make the topic of feminism more approachable to those who are unfamiliar with it and to create a safe place where teens like me can engage in discussions. Frustrated by the lack of interest by my peers, I started subscribing to the Wom
Recently, I visited an animal shelter for abandoned dogs. It is located in Seoul and currently has eight dogs under its care. The place was first opened in December 2018 by the head of Seochogu for the systematic care of stray and rescued dogs. There are many animals living on the streets in Korea n
Have you ever thought about “children’s rights”? Although the subject that is familiar enough for many, not everyone has a deep knowledge on this topic. Upon hearing the term “children’s rights”, most people think of child labor or child abuse. Actually, children’s rights cover any topic that is rel