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ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • [K-12] NJHS Women's Health Access Dress Down Day on May 29th.
  • SKAC HS Soccer 7's @ISB on May 23rd.
  • SKAC MS Basketball Finals @ISB/BFS on May 22nd.
  • KISAC MS Girls Basketball Tournament @DIS on May 17th-18th.
  • KISAC MS Boys Basketball Tournament @KISJ on May 16th-18th.
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday.
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover

Jets Tailspin: Standard of living higher for pets than humans in Korea

Selina Son, Section Editor • May 8, 2024
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Owners don’t know if they want to be with their pets or be them.
Raina Lee, grade 12, with 장다롱 (Da-rong Jang) (Selina Son)

“Anything for my pet. I would rather spend money on her healthcare instead of mine.” 

 

 

Luísa Silva, grade 7, with Ttui (Selina Son)

“I want to hear ‘good job’ and get snacks if I tinkle in the correct place, too.”

 

 

Hailey Tzou, grade 11, with 이사 (Isa) (Selina Son)

“My dream is to be reincarnated as a rich person’s cat.” 

 

 

Mr. Coleman with Baechu (Selina Son)

“My pet has a better life than mine. Baechu gets premium food, a nice bed, a warm house, and unrequited love. He can scratch my face, and I’ll say thank you.” 

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Selina Son
Selina Son, Section Editor
DIS veteran Selina Son breaks ground in her first year as a writer on the Jets Flyover staff. With confidence, extroversion, and a dash of charisma, she jumps from classroom to classroom to share her hot takes. From social issues to science conspiracies, Selina knows it all. As the president of SOAR and string orchestra, Selina graces the campus with bubbles of entertainment and joy.
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  • R

    Raina • May 9, 2024 at 7:56 pm

    This is crazy… these cities are so adorable omg i can do anything for them

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    Jamila • May 9, 2024 at 7:37 pm

    “Owners don’t know if they want to be with their pets or be them.” thats so funny

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    Serena • May 9, 2024 at 7:34 pm

    why didn’t I get interviewed TT

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    Aiden Shin • May 9, 2024 at 7:28 pm

    I want a pet 🙁

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    Selina S • May 9, 2024 at 7:24 pm

    I agree with Hailey…the luxury

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    Jessica Wee • May 9, 2024 at 7:24 pm

    I love my dog.

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    Apple J. • May 9, 2024 at 1:02 am

    My dog is better than Annie’s hehe 구름이 >> 태풍이

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    Jerome K • May 9, 2024 at 1:00 am

    I want to be an orca. They’re very intelligent and powerful. Very altruistic too!

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