• Friday, October 18: Early Release @ 11:30 a.m. for Staff Professional Development
  • Friday & Saturday, October 18-19: KISAC Middle School Soccer Tournament at Jeju
  • Thursday, October 17: SKAIS High School Volleyball Finals in Busan
  • Wednesday, October 16: PSAT grades 8-11
  • Tuesday, October 15: JBS Non-Uniform Day
  • Thursday, October 10: College Fair
  • Friday, October 11: No school - Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
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Brian Hwang in first grade throws the dodgeball across the court. He aims to take his friend out for the win.
Family Fun Night brings students and families together for an evening of play and connection
The explosion of absences and tardies overwhelming PowerSchool prompts a swift response from admin.
School bell rings for senioritis
12th graders Kevin Lim and Aaron Shin look at their brochures from Washington University. Through various Q&A sessions from universities, the college search of the seniors get easier throughout the day.
[Photos] From trip to transcript: High schoolers travel to Chadwick and open the gateway for university acceptances
The new and improved adult bathroom signs shine in the hallways, warning off any student. For some, it may take time for them to get used to the change.
Big changes, big reactions: DIS prioritizes student safeguarding
First-grader Amber Kim puffs out mickey mouse-shaped bubbles.
[Photos] Field Day sparks elementary spirits
Brian Cho in 11th grade stretches his arms to reach the ping-pong ball with his injured legs. He aims to win the bet against fellow junior, Brian Hyun.
Frankfurters and Fun: Inside the Dorm’s BBQ Party
Ms. Dennard incorporates her diverse experience into the fifth-grade classroom. She asks question prompts that lead to passionate discussions in the classroom.
Twelve countries and counting: Ms. Dennard’s adventures around the world
Mr. Hortezuela beams with pride as his physics class erupts in applause, astonished by his quick mastery of a challenging physics question. Students attentively listen to every part of his explanation of the answer in detail, afraid to miss a single step of it.
Destiny calls: Mr. Hortezuela’s Korean fated adventure awaits
A name change, though seemingly just a personal decision, often reveals deeper values and beliefs.
Identity at the altar: East and West name selection
Sometimes, even the slightest comments of encouragement might mask a hidden layer of bias and prejudice. Even in cases where people with disabilities might seem to require assistance, wait for them to ask for help instead of assuming they need it.
When awareness fosters stereotypes
Some citizens advocate for an increase in the number of medical students. The increase in the population of elders demands an equal increase in doctors too.
Divided Korean Population Squabbles Over Expansion of Medical Admissions Quota
Piao shares the first draft of Klara's skin that is applied to the model through Convai. Image courtesy of Yujun Piao.
Freshmen harness Artificial Intelligence to rewrite goodbyes
Twelfth graders Elisa Triolo and Tamara Trindade consult Mr. Gum for some advice on their independent projects.
Clay shapes the curriculum
In front of vending machines, Bocchi struggles to convey her real feelings toward Kessoku Band to Nijika in the beginning. At the end, the light from the vending machines is replaced with light from a restaurant, emphasizing similarity.
A relatable representation of social anxiety: Bocchi the Rock! Re:
This unsuspecting victim weighs real versus fake calories. Will she make the right choice?
Sugar-free equals wellness-free
Rocky's album cover of "Tailor Swif" flaunts a creative design singular to the singer Swift.
A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb”: a strange dance of psychedelic dreams, disruptions and delays
Adolescents struggle from different misconceptions of mental illnesses. This leads to self diagnosis and unnecessary suspicion.
Don’t turn to TikTok
"Powerless" by Lauren Roberts mesmerizes readers with an adventurous tale of a magical and forbidden romance.
A powerful start to the ‘Powerless’ saga
Recent controversies raise concerns over Korea’s military service and spark debates around gender equality and mental health. Although this social change has cut down the military pool each year, complaints continue to arise.
Korea’s military conscription sparks deep divide
Young girls, especially teens, are the main targets of deepfake technology. With nobody to talk to, they fall into a circle of shame.
Unmasking the truths of stolen faces
The Park Chung Hee statue controversy pits conservatives against the liberals and divides the people of Daegu.
Statue of former president raises eyebrows
Women mistakenly blamed for Korea's declining fertility rates—pressured to focus solely on domestic roles.
Blame game: women bear the brunt of Korea’s birth rate crisis
Many Koreans do not fit in the two 21~23 foundation shades. These four celebrities themselves act as living proof that dark-skinned Koreans exist.
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Apple Jun (7) pins Belle Kim (30) with precise positioning and prepares for the incoming play. Her quick reaction and focus allows for a swift transition from defense to offense.
JV girls volleyball shines with double victory at Camp Walker
Weejee Kung in fourth grade sprints towards the goal, on a breakaway.
Elementary futsal teams storm the field
High school runners Jason McAteer, Aiden Huh, and Joseph Chambless start off strong. Coach Coleman's warmup regimen has them pumped for the 5.5-kilometer run.
Cross country team narrows but newcomers step up
JV captain Dana Lee (3) leaps off the ground to warm up her spikes before the game. Her focus and energy set the tone for the team's pre-match preparation.
High school girls’ volleyball clinches first-ever win over DMHS
Ethan Rossmeisl (number 5) shocks the audience with his leaping ability. He takes flight and dents the floor with his powerful spike.
Boys overpower DMHS in season debut
While athletes appreciate the support and love, some fans go overboard to the point where it disturbs their career.
Idiosyncratic and erratic sports culture dominate the peninsula
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Identities of these lunch club members are hidden to protect them from university admissions officers.
Jets Tailspin: Tips for starting a lunch club from a student organizer
The Jets Flyover catches up with students and staff about their 2023-2024 goals.
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  • Friday, October 18: Early Release @ 11:30 a.m. for Staff Professional Development
  • Friday & Saturday, October 18-19: KISAC Middle School Soccer Tournament at Jeju
  • Thursday, October 17: SKAIS High School Volleyball Finals in Busan
  • Wednesday, October 16: PSAT grades 8-11
  • Tuesday, October 15: JBS Non-Uniform Day
  • Thursday, October 10: College Fair
  • Friday, October 11: No school - Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
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Ms. Dennard incorporates her diverse experience into the fifth-grade classroom. She asks question prompts that lead to passionate discussions in the classroom.
Twelve countries and counting: Ms. Dennard’s adventures around the world
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Mr. Hortezuela beams with pride as his physics class erupts in applause, astonished by his quick mastery of a challenging physics question. Students attentively listen to every part of his explanation of the answer in detail, afraid to miss a single step of it.
Destiny calls: Mr. Hortezuela’s Korean fated adventure awaits
September 30, 2024
A name change, though seemingly just a personal decision, often reveals deeper values and beliefs.
Identity at the altar: East and West name selection
September 25, 2024
Sometimes, even the slightest comments of encouragement might mask a hidden layer of bias and prejudice. Even in cases where people with disabilities might seem to require assistance, wait for them to ask for help instead of assuming they need it.
When awareness fosters stereotypes
August 21, 2024
Some citizens advocate for an increase in the number of medical students. The increase in the population of elders demands an equal increase in doctors too.
Divided Korean Population Squabbles Over Expansion of Medical Admissions Quota
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Twelfth graders Elisa Triolo and Tamara Trindade consult Mr. Gum for some advice on their independent projects.
Clay shapes the curriculum
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Mr. Gum never considered ceramics a major part of his artistic background, but when DIS expanded its curriculum, he seized the exciting opportunity...

In front of vending machines, Bocchi struggles to convey her real feelings toward Kessoku Band to Nijika in the beginning. At the end, the light from the vending machines is replaced with light from a restaurant, emphasizing similarity.
A relatable representation of social anxiety: Bocchi the Rock! Re:
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This unsuspecting victim weighs real versus fake calories. Will she make the right choice?
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Rocky's album cover of "Tailor Swif" flaunts a creative design singular to the singer Swift.
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Adolescents struggle from different misconceptions of mental illnesses. This leads to self diagnosis and unnecessary suspicion.
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Recent controversies raise concerns over Korea’s military service and spark debates around gender equality and mental health. Although this social change has cut down the military pool each year, complaints continue to arise.
Korea’s military conscription sparks deep divide
William Seo, Writer • October 14, 2024

Trapped behind cold, gray barracks for nearly two years, isolated from society, and left with scars that linger long after service, young conscripts...

Young girls, especially teens, are the main targets of deepfake technology. With nobody to talk to, they fall into a circle of shame.
Unmasking the truths of stolen faces
October 6, 2024
The Park Chung Hee statue controversy pits conservatives against the liberals and divides the people of Daegu.
Statue of former president raises eyebrows
September 30, 2024
Women mistakenly blamed for Korea's declining fertility rates—pressured to focus solely on domestic roles.
Blame game: women bear the brunt of Korea’s birth rate crisis
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Many Koreans do not fit in the two 21~23 foundation shades. These four celebrities themselves act as living proof that dark-skinned Koreans exist.
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