The pungent taste of bitter, ashy smoke and the terrifying sight of whirlwind flames are experiences near unforgettable for anyone who has come in contact with a wildfire. Last year, I remember reading through detailed evacuation plans for my area, hot-orange fires lapping up the mountains in the distance as my mother frantically considered what items to pack. Having experienced a similar situation in middle school, wildfires seemed to be everywhere, following us wherever we went — and, in a sense, that was true: it wasn’t until recently that I realized just how widespread and devastating wildfires were.
Every year…
Although my experience with wildfires has been mostly local and within the sphere of Greater Los Angeles, wildfires are a very real and prominent issue all over the world — such as the Australian fires of 2020, the burning of the Amazon rainforests, and countless other instances. Climate change and global warming have had devastating effects all over the world: fires in South America, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia, to name a few, continue to burn just as the counties within Southern California do. …
Throughout Greater Los Angeles, the topic of wildfires is a hot one indeed — millions of Southern Californians are negatively affected by the devastating wildfires that rage throughout much of the state throughout the year, and experts and non-experts alike are quick to wonder about the causes and effects of the fires, as well as what possible prevention methods are available to them.
As is the case for many other issues and debates faced by the United States of America today, the debate around Greater Los Angeles’ recent battles with wildfires has become an argument between politics and science. During…
As is the case for many other issues and debates faced by the United States of America today, the debate around Greater Los Angeles’ recent battles with wildfires has become an argument between politics and science. During the term of former President Donald Trump, many political ideologies were taken into consideration as scientists dissected the Californian wildfires that caused millions of people to lose their homes. …
Throughout Greater Los Angeles, the topic of wildfires is a hot one indeed — millions of Southern Californians are negatively affected by the devastating wildfires that rage throughout much of the state throughout the year, and experts and non-experts alike are quick to wonder about the causes and effects of the fires, as well as what possible prevention methods are available to them.
Many environmental researchers point to the weather — not only as the cause of the fires, but also as the conditions that contribute to an increasing severity and likelihood of such fires. They cite the drier weather…
Entertaining, delicious, and interactive, the Japanese culinary art of “teppanyaki” (from “teppan,” meaning metal griddle, and “yaki,” meaning grill) has become a popular dinner choice for many Americans. Meats and vegetables of choice are prepared by a chef on the spot, right in front of the customer, and accompanied by a fantastic showcase of fire tricks and spatula flips. Restaurant goers indulge in all the restaurant has to offer while seated in a cozy communal setting, long tables surrounding the chef and their grill and allowing every patron a front-row view of the alluring show. And the atmosphere is just…
Entertaining, delicious, and interactive, the Japanese culinary art of “teppanyaki” (from “teppan,” meaning metal griddle, and “yaki,” meaning grill) has become a popular dinner choice for many Americans. Meats and vegetables of choice are prepared by the chef on the spot, right in front of the customer, and accompanied by a fantastic showcase of fire tricks and spatula flips. It’s a perfect choice for groups of any size, age, and background — almost anyone can appreciate the flavorful food and exciting performance, and teppanyaki restaurants are commonly found throughout America, making them a go-to spot for much of the country.
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In turbulent times such as these, the weight of the world has every individual feeling like Atlas himself, perpetually burdened with a myriad of different problems. Issues like climate change, inequality, and conflict — both national and international — are more often than not on the mind, and, as the pandemic continues to cause strife throughout the world, only seem to be exacerbated as time progresses.
Nevertheless, many countries already have their hands full with their own daily difficulties, and there is scarcely enough time or resources to work on these pressing international matters as is. Critics of nationality and…
Growing up in Los Angeles County was an interesting experience, to say the least. From day one, I’d been exposed to cultures far different from my own, attending school with children whose parents could never have been classmates with someone like me during their own childhoods. And although I was born and primarily raised in America, I experienced a life that was in sharp contrast to those of my childhood friends. …
