Numbers really do matter when you’re a Korean high school student. The nature of the college admissions and testing process in the Korean education system is among the most competitive and harsh in the world. With the CSAT, commonly known as “sun-eung”, approaching in less than a month, seniors nationwide are buckling down….
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What Determines Our Height
I’ve grown up amongst one of many parents who urge their children to drink more milk because they believe drinking enough milk will help their children to grow. However, unlike their assumptions, height is said to be determined by more factors – genetics, sleep, exercise, and nutrition – than what they think….
[Editor’s Column]Will You Fail Your Body for 4+ Years?
As she walked onto the campus, welcomed by the bright red doors of each building, Hannah Seewald, 17, instantly felt life. The bulletin boards overflowed with flyers advertising shows and club events, and the dining hall had two stories, offering endless sports to camp out on all day long. Amongst the fascinating book sculpture…
BTS Conquering America with ARMY
Kpop has never been so prominent in US before the arrival of BTS; perhaps, BTS is writing history here. A boy band consisting of seven Korean members has achieved every glorious titles of “TOP, BEST, and the FIRST”. Over the past 2 years, BTS has rose to an undeniable stardom in America, winning…
How K-pop Became a Global Phenomenon
A few years ago, upon hearing the phrase “K-pop,” the natural associates to the phrase may have only been PSY’s “Gangnam Style.” Nowadays, however, many K-pop groups are in the limelight and whenever “K-pop” is mentioned, one might picture BTS, Red Velvet, EXO, or Twice. After all, the popularity of K-pop, in this…
MLB Postseason in Depth
The MLB regular season is coming to a close, meaning that the postseason is right around the corner. Let’s look at the the teams that are in contention for the playoffs. This will be an analysis for every team that will make the playoffs and their chances. Boston Red Sox: The team…
Serena Williams’ 2018 US Open Sob Story
At the 2018 US Open trophy ceremony, Japanese-Haitian tennis player Naomi Osaka apologized for her victory. “I’m sorry. I know that everyone was cheering for [Williams], and I’m sorry that it had to end like this,” the newly-crowned champion choked. Her opponent, Serena Williams, lost after multiple code violations and heated dialogue…
[Editor’s Column]San Diego Celebrates Mexican Independence
The Mexican Independence Day celebrates the day Miguel Hidalgo is believed to have made the cry of independence in the town of Dolores against the Spanish colonizers, in the north-central part of the Mexican state of Guanajuato. Hidalgo was one of the nation’s leaders during the War of Independence in Mexico, and his…
Plastic Straws Are Not the Problem
A couple years ago, a video of a sea turtle with a straw stuck up its nostril went viral, causing an uproar to ban plastic straws in order to prevent them from further harming turtles and other marine life. The video raised awareness about the consequences of littering and sent multiple major companies…
Remembering John McCain
On August 25, 2018, 81-year old John Sidney McCain III died in his home in Cornville, Arizona. And as a nation mourns, it also remembers the accomplishments of his life. John McCain was the son and grandson of four-star admirals, whose footsteps he followed as he graduated from the United States Naval…