ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Elementary School Family Fun Night is Friday, October 7th from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
  • Progress Reports go home on Wednesday, October 5th.
  • The first SKAC Cross Country race of the season will be Tuesday, October 4th, in Busan.
  • No school on Monday, October 3rd for National Foundation Day.
  • The next SAT test date is Saturday, October 1st.
  • College Information Night is on Thursday, September 29th from 3p.m. to 4:15p.m. for high school parents.
  • Look up "high school," "middle school," or "elementary" to sort articles by readability.
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday.
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

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Leo prepares to cruise past the others in Mario Kart. Photo by Juan Cortez.
[Brief] Nintendo Switches Up the View on Playing Games
Anthony and Dylan pay close attention as Mr. Jolly sums up the first DISE meeting. Photo by Luna Kang.
DISE Adds Meaning to Potential
As of the 2nd, Typhoon Hinnamnor quickly makes its way to South Korea. Graphic by Bae So-Young.
Hinnamnor Dodges Daegu
Check out the size of these cabbages. The plants swelled in less than a month. Photo by Jodie Lee.
Baechu (배추): the Newest Veggies Growing in the DIS Garden
National Junior Honor Society(NJHS) members joined Glider and greeted visitors at the front gate. Photo by Juan Cortez.
[Photos] Back to School Night is Back in Session
Mr. Jolly, the lead singer for the teacher-led band, Powerskool, completes an unforgettable performance. Photo by Helen Rho.
[Photos] Middle and High Schoolers Gather for a Final Assembly to Close a Strong Year
Sunny proudly shows off her ID card as a cancer researcher at Stanford. Photo provided by Sunny Lee.
Alumni Connection: Sunny Chung Lee
Illustration by Grace Chae and Elizabeth Ryu.
Provocative TV Shows Broadcasting Negativity
Illustration by Solah Han.
Top Tips from a Tenth Grader
Jamila loves to read fantasy and romance fiction novels, and she wishes to explore Daegu to look for more foreign bookstores. Photo by Catherine Park.
An Unfamiliar Face Among the Familiar
Jung laughs over her early years of being an artist while taking a quick coffee break: I had so much fun during those early years - that being said, the earlier moments of my career are like high school for me. I enjoyed it, but I wouldnt want to trade my current self and the lessons I learned along the way for my naive self! Photo by Jade Lee.
The Odds Are Stacked Against Local Artists
Illustration by Lydia Ryu.
Watch No Evil, Think No Evil, Do No Evil
Developers use Xcode to write their code and build their applications. Photo provided by Oliver Park.
Doodles to Codes to Apps
Gorpcore illustrations by Helen Rho. Photos courtesy of Pintrest.
Hiking Shoes and Nylon Pants Make a Break in the World of Fashion
The new Dungeon & Fighter mobile game has been praised for its high quality graphics. Courtesy of Nexon.
Revisiting the Dungeons
Even while doing basic tasks, you should always keep a look-out for a shark attack! Courtesy of Steam.
“Raft”: A Survival of the Fittest – and the Most Patient
Courtesy to The Conversation (Pic of Sophia), World Today News (Pic of Ameca), Economic Review (Pic of Rozy), Economist (Pic of Lucy).
Overcoming the Uncanny Valley
Goose Goose Duck has vivid animations that help players get absorbed into the game. Courtesy of Goose Goose Duck.
The New Mafia Heavyweight: “Goose Goose Duck”
Graphic by Jade Lee.
Hey seniors, what are your goals for this year?
Graphic by Jade Lee.
Possibilities for an Uncovered Future Remains Foggy
Illustration by Lydia Ryu.
What do you do before you go to bed?
Illustration by Lydia Ryu.
One Last Interview with the Class of ‘22
Graphic by Alyssa Chang.
If a day was 60 minutes longer, what would you do during that 25th hour?
Illustration by Jane Nam.
Being Othered: Not A Local, Not A Foreigner
Henry, Aiden, Abhiram, and Jay celebrate their victory together. Photo by Christie Park.
Elementary Futsal Squads Bring the Heat to Pohang
David and Alex puts their heads together for an intelligent move against Nadia. Photo by Luna Kang.
Envisioning a Whole New SKAC
Jacob pushes through tough defense for a lay-up. Photo by Alex Park.
[Photos] Student Athletes Compete in an Intense Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament
Jayden glides for a layup despite facing tight defense. Photo by Lisa Seok.
Middle School Basketball Ends with a Nail-biter in Busan
Glider and the boys squad were amped up for the big tourney. Photo by Harry Cho.
DIS Hosts SKAC Elementary Basketball Tournament
Alvin, center for the boys team, faces off against BFS during the opening tip. Photo by Alex Seo
Middle School Rookies Take the Spotlight as Veterans Face Stiff Competition
Who’s Your Soulmate: Part 6
Who’s Your Soulmate: Part 6
Guess the Idiom!
Guess the Idiom!
The Meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival
Mad Libs: Chuseok Break
Mad Libs: Chuseok Break
Illustration by Solah Han.
Riddles: Who Am I?
Illustration by Chae Un Son.
Did You Know? Animal Facts Edition
Cry of Silence: Episode 2
Cry of Silence: Episode 2
Capture the Moment at Melting Moment
Capture the Moment at Melting Moment
Cry of Silence: Episode 1
Cry of Silence: Episode 1
Cinematography Boot Camp: The Breaking Point
Cinematography Boot Camp: The Breaking Point
Cinematography Boot Camp: The Move On.
Cinematography Boot Camp: The Move On.
DIS: New and Improved
DIS: New and Improved
ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Elementary School Family Fun Night is Friday, October 7th from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
  • Progress Reports go home on Wednesday, October 5th.
  • The first SKAC Cross Country race of the season will be Tuesday, October 4th, in Busan.
  • No school on Monday, October 3rd for National Foundation Day.
  • The next SAT test date is Saturday, October 1st.
  • College Information Night is on Thursday, September 29th from 3p.m. to 4:15p.m. for high school parents.
  • Look up "high school," "middle school," or "elementary" to sort articles by readability.
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday.
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

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News
Leo prepares to cruise past the others in Mario Kart. Photo by Juan Cortez.
[Brief] Nintendo Switches Up the View on Playing Games
Juan Cortez, Luna Kang, Grace Chae, and Jade Lee — September 29, 2022
Imagine an ASA where you can play all the Nintendo games you’ve ever dreamed of. If that thought makes you happy, you’re in luck. Mr. Hinkle, the high school English teacher, has created a club just for an hour of fun and games with Nintendos. This ASA, held on Tuesdays, goes by the name of Club Nintendo. 
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Anthony and Dylan pay close attention as Mr. Jolly sums up the first DISE meeting. Photo by Luna Kang.
DISE Adds Meaning to Potential
Luna Kang, Jade Lee, and Elizabeth Ryu — September 29, 2022
As of the 2nd, Typhoon Hinnamnor quickly makes its way to South Korea. Graphic by Bae So-Young.
Hinnamnor Dodges Daegu
Juan Cortez, Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee — September 21, 2022
Check out the size of these cabbages. The plants swelled in less than a month. Photo by Jodie Lee.
Baechu (배추): the Newest Veggies Growing in the DIS Garden
Jodie Lee, Section Editor — September 20, 2022
National Junior Honor Society(NJHS) members joined Glider and greeted visitors at the front gate. Photo by Juan Cortez.
[Photos] Back to School Night is Back in Session
Juan Cortez, Grace Chae, and Catherine Park — August 30, 2022
Mr. Jolly, the lead singer for the teacher-led band, Powerskool, completes an unforgettable performance. Photo by Helen Rho.
[Photos] Middle and High Schoolers Gather for a Final Assembly to Close a Strong Year
Helen Rho, Grace Chae, and Jade Lee — August 25, 2022
Features
Sunny proudly shows off her ID card as a cancer researcher at Stanford. Photo provided by Sunny Lee.
Alumni Connection: Sunny Chung Lee
Youni Choi, Jodie Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee — September 26, 2022
As a promising graduate of the DIS class of 2018, Sunny Lee starts her new journey as a cancer researcher at the Stanford Medical Hospital. Through a Google Meet interview with our staff, she shares her passion and the story of her academic life. 
Continue Reading
Illustration by Grace Chae and Elizabeth Ryu.
Provocative TV Shows Broadcasting Negativity
Grace Chae, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Catherine Park — September 25, 2022
Illustration by Solah Han.
Top Tips from a Tenth Grader
Jessica Woo, Catherine Park, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Grace Chae — September 22, 2022
Jamila loves to read fantasy and romance fiction novels, and she wishes to explore Daegu to look for more foreign bookstores. Photo by Catherine Park.
An Unfamiliar Face Among the Familiar
Catherine Park, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Grace Chae — September 20, 2022
Jung laughs over her early years of being an artist while taking a quick coffee break: I had so much fun during those early years - that being said, the earlier moments of my career are like high school for me. I enjoyed it, but I wouldnt want to trade my current self and the lessons I learned along the way for my naive self! Photo by Jade Lee.
The Odds Are Stacked Against Local Artists
Jade Lee and Alyssa Chang — August 30, 2022
Illustration by Lydia Ryu.
Watch No Evil, Think No Evil, Do No Evil
Jane Nam, Mikey Pierog, Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee — August 25, 2022
Arts & Entertainment
Developers use Xcode to write their code and build their applications. Photo provided by Oliver Park.
Doodles to Codes to Apps
Oliver Park, Luna Kang, Jodie Lee, and Jessica Woo — September 27, 2022
All of today’s applications are created by millions of developers. Have you ever dreamed of programming an application?  Today, I would like to share a step-by-step guide on how to create a unique app. 
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Gorpcore illustrations by Helen Rho. Photos courtesy of Pintrest.
Hiking Shoes and Nylon Pants Make a Break in the World of Fashion
Helen Rho, Jade Lee, Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, Luna Kang, and Mikey Pierog — August 31, 2022
The new Dungeon & Fighter mobile game has been praised for its high quality graphics. Courtesy of Nexon.
Revisiting the Dungeons
Dongjin Kim, Jade Lee, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, Justin Park, and Grace Chae — August 25, 2022
Even while doing basic tasks, you should always keep a look-out for a shark attack! Courtesy of Steam.
“Raft”: A Survival of the Fittest - and the Most Patient
Alex Park, Mikey Pierog, Jade Lee, and Elizabeth Ryu — August 3, 2022
Courtesy to The Conversation (Pic of Sophia), World Today News (Pic of Ameca), Economic Review (Pic of Rozy), Economist (Pic of Lucy).
Overcoming the Uncanny Valley
Grace Chae, Justin Park, and Jade Lee — May 10, 2022
Goose Goose Duck has vivid animations that help players get absorbed into the game. Courtesy of Goose Goose Duck.
The New Mafia Heavyweight: “Goose Goose Duck”
Alex Park, Mikey Pierog, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae — May 8, 2022
Opinions
Graphic by Jade Lee.
Hey seniors, what are your goals for this year?
Raina Lee, Luna Kang, Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee — September 20, 2022
I, as a Junior, am always running out of time. When I become free from the stress from college apps, I plan to lounge around with a case of senioritis, taking dance classes and after-school activities with no worry about time management. All students suffering from academic stress have an idealized image of Senior life - especially since DIS 12th graders have multiple privileges! 
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Graphic by Jade Lee.
Possibilities for an Uncovered Future Remains Foggy
Jade Lee and Alyssa Chang — August 31, 2022
Illustration by Lydia Ryu.
What do you do before you go to bed?
Harry Cho, Elizabeth Ryu, and Alyssa Chang — May 22, 2022
Illustration by Lydia Ryu.
One Last Interview with the Class of ‘22
Harry Cho, Justin Park, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae — May 9, 2022
Graphic by Alyssa Chang.
If a day was 60 minutes longer, what would you do during that 25th hour?
Harry Cho, Writer — April 13, 2022
Illustration by Jane Nam.
Being Othered: Not A Local, Not A Foreigner
Jane Nam, Mikey Pierog, Alyssa Chang, and Jade Lee — March 29, 2022
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Henry, Aiden, Abhiram, and Jay celebrate their victory together. Photo by Christie Park.
Elementary Futsal Squads Bring the Heat to Pohang
Ricky Jang and Grace Chae — September 29, 2022
David and Alex puts their heads together for an intelligent move against Nadia. Photo by Luna Kang.
Envisioning a Whole New SKAC
Ricky Jang, Catherine Park, Jodie Lee, and Elizabeth Ryu — September 22, 2022
Jacob pushes through tough defense for a lay-up. Photo by Alex Park.
[Photos] Student Athletes Compete in an Intense Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament
Alex Park, Elizabeth Ryu, Catherine Park, and Jade Lee — August 25, 2022
Jayden glides for a layup despite facing tight defense. Photo by Lisa Seok.
Middle School Basketball Ends with a Nail-biter in Busan
Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter, Design & Communications — May 30, 2022
Glider and the boys squad were amped up for the big tourney. Photo by Harry Cho.
DIS Hosts SKAC Elementary Basketball Tournament
Sarah Lee, Sports Reporter, Design & Communications — May 25, 2022
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Who’s Your Soulmate: Part 6
Who’s Your Soulmate: Part 6
Tiffany Lee, Ava Cho, and Jodie Lee — September 26, 2022
Guess the Idiom!
Guess the Idiom!
Ella Kim, Illustrator & Design — September 21, 2022
The Meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival
Alex Jang, Graphics & Design — September 14, 2022
Mad Libs: Chuseok Break
Mad Libs: Chuseok Break
Sankeeth Udayakumar, Graphics & Design — September 13, 2022
Illustration by Solah Han.
Riddles: Who Am I?
Solah Han and Jodie Lee — August 30, 2022
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Cry of Silence: Episode 2
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Lisa Seok and Youni Choi — September 29, 2022
Capture the Moment at Melting Moment
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Cry of Silence: Episode 1
Cry of Silence: Episode 1
Youni Choi and Lisa Seok — September 22, 2022
Cinematography Boot Camp: The Breaking Point
Cinematography Boot Camp: The Breaking Point
Leo Lee and Lisa Seok — September 3, 2022
Cinematography Boot Camp: The Move On.
Cinematography Boot Camp: The Move On.
Juan Cortez and Youni Choi — September 3, 2022
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