Earthquake Preparation By: Henry Guo Also known as an earthquake swarm, around 400 small earthquakes have occurred along the Calaveras fault in the San Ramon Valley for the past month. Ranging from 1.7 to 3.2 on the Richter scale, these earthquakes are …
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The Chopin Competition By: Eric Guo During the month of October, the Warsaw Philharmonic filled with competition. 78 young pianists from 20 countries participated in the Chopin Competition, which is held every five years. Over the course of three weeks, as pianists …
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By: Henry Guo Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) is a non-profit organization founded 13 years ago. Its mission is to empower Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Americans in civic and public affairs through education, active participation, and leadership development. …
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By: Jocelyn Li Although soda companies encourage people to exercise, health experts still disapprove of their advertisements because they promote soda as well as fitness. Soda contains on average 240 calories and 15-18 teaspoons of sugar per can. Therefore, drinking soda increases …
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By: Jerome Wu I once asked my parents why they wanted to come to the US. They told me that they graduated from a great college in China and specialized in science and technology, so going for the most advanced world of …
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By: Shannon Yan Why You Should Consider a Tour For Your Next Vacation: When my mom announced this summer’s vacation plans, I was skeptical. She was considering the use of a tour, so we can avoid driving and some planning troubles. …
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By: Lucia Zhang This past summer, I had the wonderful opportunity of participating and performing with the Jenny Lin Music Foundation’s youth summer music camp. This outstanding and unique organization was established in the mid 1990’s in memory of a talented young …
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