In response to discovering the effects of the pandemic on democracy, a Cambridge webinar took place where professors and panelists of Cambridge discussed the current state of democracy and its potential future. Continue reading Afterthoughts on a Cambridge Webinar: “Can our Faith in Democracy Survive the Pandemic?”
If you were to ask any student how many days a week they would want to spend at school, they would probably say zero. This is not possible, of course. However, there is an interesting case for reducing the number of school days in a week. Continue reading The Case for 4-day School Weeks
From Antifa to Qanon, Democrat to Republican, liberal to conservative, non-religious to religious, nowadays, more people, across the world, find themselves closer to the extreme ends of political opinion. Continue reading We’re Extremely Extreme
Most of us have heard of South Korean “academies”. In fact, it would not be a complete exaggeration to say that most Korean students have attended these institutes in some form. Commonly referred to as “hagwons,” these academies are deeply integrated into the lives of both students and their guardians. But why are hagwons so prevalent in Korea? And what are the effects of attendance on the students? Continue reading South Korean ‘Hagwons’: Why are they so popular?
After an Indian jet was shot down on February 27, 2019, by a Pakistani SAM over the disputed territory of Kashmir, tensions between Pakistan and India have escalated. Continue reading India, Pakistan, and China regarding the Kashmir region
Nearly all students have, at one point, complained about the difficulties of school or life in general. However, learning to see the good within the bad is an extraordinarily important life skill as a positive mindset can help one motivate themself through difficult times. Continue reading The Blessing of Bad Luck
This year, the 2020 Olympics took place in Tokyo, Japan from July 23rd to August 8th. Due to Covid-19, the Summer Olympics, set to happen last year, had to be postponed. In Korea, some netizens were worried about the health and performance of their national athletes. However, Korean athletes managed to succeed, winning Korea twenty medals overall. Continue reading Korean Athletes who inspired me at the Tokyo Olympics
Tivan George, News Writer For a period of one week, I explored something called a “Pomodoro”. Although it is known as an ingredient of a sauce accompanying pasta in italian cuisine, it is also, in fact, a study system. This system was created by Francesco Cirillo in the early 1990s, so he could boost the working efficiency of his employees as well as himself. It … Continue reading Pomodoro: An Effective Study System
Let’s talk about meat: steak, burgers, samgyupsal, fried chicken. Delicious meat is such a normal part of our lives that we never really think more than just satisfying our cravings. But, what if I told you that that tender, perfectly cooked steak on your plate is one of the major causes of climate change? I was an absolute meat lover. I grew up eating meat … Continue reading Why I Avoid Meat
Eugene Kim, news writer After the election of South Korea on May 9, 2017, Moon Jae In was chosen as the 19th President of South Korea. He has made a lot of controversial promises which affect high school students. President Moon desires to combat the common stereotype of the SKY colleges (Seoul National University, Korea University, Yonsei university) only being worthy of attendance. A huge … Continue reading President Moon’s controversial educational reform promises to affect high school students.
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