Hanna Nam, News Editor Guns, Guns, Guns. What is the Problem? Guns. Guns, guns, and guns. And yes, I am going to talk about something that possibly one of the most controversial issues in America. These small or large items can be an instrument for personal safety or weapons of destruction. The debate and controversy over gun usage and rights continue as deaths caused by guns … Continue reading Gun Policy: The Big Problem
Hanna Nam, News Editor When I think back to my first day of middle school, I remember being nervous but excited for a completely different school year. It was the first step in becoming an adult, independently driven and self organized. However, I was faced with many changes that troubled me. The bell schedule was confusing with different classes and blocks, which made me wonder … Continue reading The Reality of Transitioning from PYP to MYP
By Hanna Nam, News Writer As GSIS was commended by the IB visiting committee for having a thriving arts program, DP Visual Art seniors are on their way to the world’s top art universities. GSIS sent more students to top art universities than ever before with Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), the top design school in the world and Carnegie Mellon, one of the … Continue reading DP Visual Art Seniors to Attend Top Art Universities
By Hanna Nam, Writer To plan for their fundraising concert, National Honor Society (NHS) members met once a week in room 209A. The concert was planned in order to raise money for a specific cause. NHS members held meetings in advance to organize and plan for the concert. In these meetings, members discussed the focus of the concert. There were many possible options, such as Save … Continue reading National Honor Society turns to focus on the Comfort Women of Korea
By Hanna Nam, News Writer Twenty-three year-old private Solider Yun was found dead in April after the continuous physical abuse from his sergeants. Yun was a member of the Korean army. Six sergeants were found guilty for the unforgivable murder, and four were charged with manslaughter. The 28 division of prosecutor’s office charged the main culprit, Sergeant Lee, with six charges: cause of injury, harsh … Continue reading True Cause of Solider Yun’s Death
By: Julia Lee and Hanna Nam, News Writers Students attending IBO world schools will face complete transformation as they enter into the “Next Chapter” in IB education at the start of the 14-15 school year in order to fix the missing link between subjects and grade levels. Many of the improvements are focused on the MYP and DP curriculum. From these changes, GSIS strives to … Continue reading Entering the ‘Next Chapter’: All IB Schools face drastic transformation
By: Hanna Nam, News Writer Protests in Ukraine began on Nov. 21, 2013 as President Viktor Yanukovych rejected the agreement on closer trade ties with the EU, resulting in escalating tensions and the necessary “retreat” of Russian troops in Crimea. It all began when President Viktor Yanukovych rejected joining the EU due to a $15 billion deal with Russia. The citizens were not fond of … Continue reading Russia’s expansion in Ukraine
By: Hanna Nam, News Writer Two days before departure threatening protests in Thailand brought the Thailand VASE trip to a standstill and shocked the students on the team. This was the first VASE trip to be canceled and impacted the students and the teachers. The main reason for the cancelation was the rigorous situation in Thailand. Mrs. Choe, the Thailand trip leader, explained the situation, … Continue reading Thailand VASE trip cancelled
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