The time has come for a new changing of the tides so, applications for the Fall 2018 Semester of the J Student Reporters (JSR) Program has been opened! Apply now! Applications for JSR 20 are due June 5, 2018! Orientation for JSR 20 Fall Semester is planned to be on Saturday, June 9, 2018! …
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Introducing Our 19 JSR
The 19th Semester of the J Student Reporter Program at Korea Daily has been officially begun and the time has come for the esteemed student editors and reporters to be introduced. This semester, out of the many applications we received, just about 50 students were chosen this Spring. Out of these 50 students, 15 student…
JSR Begins Again
On January 6th, J Student Reporter opened its doors to new incoming reporters and returning reporters and editors marking the start of JSR’s 19th semester. Led by Whitney Ahn (JSR Program Coordinator), the official orientation was held at Korea Daily Headquarters. JSR provides an unique opportunity for all young reporters to submit weekly news articles…
Editor’s Column Happy Holidays?
For the longest time in our political and public sphere, the phrase Happy Holidays has been considered somewhat controversial due to the supposed war on Christmas. Even President Trump, during his campaigning vowed to get rid of the term because it was political correctness at its worst. However, the phrase does not seem to bother…
Editor’s Column: JSR 19 – Spring Semester Awaits You!
The time has come for a new changing of the tides so, applications for the Spring 2018 Semester of the J Student Reporters (JSR) Program has been opened! Apply now! Applications for JSR 19 are due December 8, 2017! Orientation for JSR 19 Spring Semester is set for Saturday, January 6, 2018! Don’t miss your…
Editor’s Column The Voice for the Voiceless
It is hard to imagine living in seclusion from the rest of the world in a place with no freedom, not even basic human rights such as freedom of expression and equality. However, this is the stark reality of the citizens of North Korea. Despite the media focusing on the inabilities of the dictator, his…
Editor’s Column The Key to Time Management
WIth the start of the 2017-2018 academic school year, students of all grades seem to already be playing catch-up. Unfortunately for them, time just does not stand still nor do all of the upcoming deadlines in their academics and extracurriculars. So, for all of those students who feel like they may be overwhelmed, here are…
Editor’s Column AOC Raises Over $3,000 for Hurricane Harvey Victims
Recently, there have been many natural disasters devastating different regions of the United States. One of them, Hurricane Harvey, has severely affected Houston, Texas, devastating local wildlife, buildings, houses, and cars. It has been estimated that the hurricane will cost Texas $25 to $35 billion in damages. Since the hurricane, many people around the U.S….
Introducing Our 18 JSR
The 18th Semester of the J Student Reporter Program at Korea Daily has been officially running for the past month and the time has come for the esteemed student editors and reporters are introduced. This semester, out of the many applications we received, just about 80 students were chosen this Fall. Out of these 80…
18 JSR Begins Today!
18 JSR (Joongang Student Reporters) for Fall 2017 has officially begun and for the next six months, the selected group of students will be reporting about their schools, communities, and lives. Out of hundreds of applications, just about 70 students were chosen to be student reporters this Fall. Out of these 70 students, 15 have…