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School News, Student Life

Nepal VASE trip brings hope to members and locals

By being challenged physically and spiritually, the Nepal VASE trip members were able to widen their world views and strengthen relationships. Part of training for the trip to Nepal involved lots of hiking in Korea. “We have climbed some of the hills in the surroundings of the school,” said Mr. Laroche a week before Spring break. Training sessions also involved lengthy devotions in which Mr. … Continue reading Nepal VASE trip brings hope to members and locals

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Entertainment

Popular Restaurants in YongTong

By: Angela Park, News Writer   ItPlate ItPlate is known for its big plates and large sum of food served; one plate order can feed up to three people and only costs 17,000 ₩ per plate! It’s most famous plates includes the BBQ steak.  If you’re looking for something a little more oriental, try the pork pilaff! It is made a wonderful fried rice dish mixed with … Continue reading Popular Restaurants in YongTong

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School News, Student Life

Teachers care beyond the classroom

By: Angela Park, News Writer GSIS students claim that close student-teacher relationships are something more than special and are relatively common. As a relatively small community, GSIS has a student-teacher ratio higher than that of other schools. This allows teachers and students to create more intimate relationships and get to know one another on a more personal level, “whereas that might not always be true … Continue reading Teachers care beyond the classroom

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Fall Sports, Sports

Low athlete numbers force boys Junior Varsity volleyball to get creative

By: Angela Park In an effort to save the boys Junior Varsity [JV] volleyball program, two varsity swing players and five eighth graders volunteered to fill in the vacant positions. The shortage was not a surprise to many. Coach of the JV team, Mr. Dalton, said, “I expected, given the fact that we are a smaller school this year, that there would be some issues … Continue reading Low athlete numbers force boys Junior Varsity volleyball to get creative

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School News, Student Life

iFest journeyed into new cultures

By: Heather Kim On Apr.13, the school and the Suwon local community came together to celebrate multi-culturalism at the International Festival (iFest). iFest is an annual event hosted by the PTA (Parent Teacher Association). The iFest emphasized more on Korean traditional performances. Professional Korean cultural entertainment groups, students from Central Christian Academy (CCA) presented Taekwondo, traditional fan dance, Nanta, and Samul-nori. “The Taekwondo and the … Continue reading iFest journeyed into new cultures

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Academics, School News

Yearbook students learn invaluable life lessons

By: Grace Shin Publication students dedicated a year to creating the best yearbook for students, but along the way they learned more than they expected. Rachel Kim, sophomore designer, emphasized the unique agenda of the class. “It was my first year being involved with the yearbook production and I found it really interesting. I have never been in a class like this, so at first … Continue reading Yearbook students learn invaluable life lessons

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Academics, School News

Senior class meets for exam procedure changes

By: James Kim On Mar. 14, Mrs. Politte sent out an email with the copy of the exam and attendance procedure for the IB exams in May. Thereafter, three senior students, Suin Park, Jinni Kim, and Joel Navam, on behalf of the entire senior class, had a meeting with Ms. Brown and Mrs. Adams to appeal a change in the new attendance policy of the … Continue reading Senior class meets for exam procedure changes

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Sports, Spring Sports

Bittersweet season for boys soccer team

By: Eric Han, Editor-in-Chief The boys varsity soccer team emerged victorious as the undefeated champions of the Tri-Cities Division. In midst of these celebrations, many overlooked the fact that Mr. Wiese, the assistant head coach, has taken his final steps on the soccer pitch. Every year, players come and go; there are those that leave the school of their own volitions, or those that depart … Continue reading Bittersweet season for boys soccer team

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World News

Weighing in on the uncertainties of North Korea and new leader, Kim Jong-Un

By: Jaho Koo, News Editor On Mar. 30, North Korea announced that the sixty year old Korean Armistice Agreement was over, and it has now entered a state of war. To exemplify their claim, the North has cut the only phone line that existed between itself and South Korea.  The North appears to have decided to cast aside all means of peaceful talks, and prepare … Continue reading Weighing in on the uncertainties of North Korea and new leader, Kim Jong-Un

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