• Chuseok break 9/14-9/22/24
  • Rustic Pathways trip to Mongolia during Chuseok break 9/16-9/22/24
  • Non-Uniform Day for the Seongbo Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, 9/12/24
  • Early Release @11:30 a.m. on Friday, 9/6/24 for staff PD
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
Daegu International School's Student News Site
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. Downie, the first grade teacher, greets parents as they enter the early childhood center. The beautiful decorations and posters around the rooms captivate families.
Jets kick off school year with engaging Back to School Night
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
Humans often lose their attention and workflow when they juggle multiple tasks.
The myth of multitasking
Ms. Shin reads a book about a boy who’s afraid of long words. She encourages the third graders by teaching them about the beauty of language and literature.
Texas trails inspire artist’s brush strokes
After 18 years of living in Europe and Africa, I moved to Korea to face a completely different lifestyle. I was shocked by how much individuals valued beauty and how cheap taxi rides cost. Illustration by Christine Park.
Culture shock: the foreigner experience in Korea
"Powerless" by Lauren Roberts mesmerizes readers with an adventurous tale of a magical and forbidden romance.
A powerful start to the ‘Powerless’ saga
Audiences share tears and laughter at the cinemas while they watch Inside Out 2, Pixar's greatest hit of 2024.
Outside In
Blake Lively's version of the movie poster perfectly describes her campaigns of florals and love instead of the intention of the book: "We break the pattern or the pattern breaks us."
Blake Lively, please separate your work from your private life
Oliver's memoji stares at his computer. He sets the mood with Playlist AI, uses Motion Calendar and Notion to stay on top of his work, and uses Perplexity AI and Arc Search to enhance his workflow.
5 AI tools to boost your productivity
Throwbacks and evolutions: 2024’s best albums so far
Throwbacks and evolutions: 2024’s best albums so far
Stanley Cups sell like hotcakes thanks to social media such as TikTok.
The questionable rise of the Stanley quencher
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.
The exclusivity of tone inclusivity
Jets Flyover Staff, 2023~2024. Illustration by Catherine Park.
Farewell from the 2023-2024 Editor-in-Chief
Mixed individuals constantly contemplate in between multiple ethnic groups. The sense of belonging and the formation of self-identity blurs.
Mixed views on being mixed
Although tryouts have gifted DIS success in sports tournaments, some posit that they take the chance away from prospective athletes.
Volleyball tryouts do not lead to net gains
Although largely homogeneous, many international schools portray a different picture on their advertisements to attract potential clients.
Blatant tokenism in international school marketing counters principles of DEIB
Retakes, loved by some and hated by others, spark controversy at DIS.
Should we hit the brakes on retakes?
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
The boys' volleyball team spikes, sets, and conditions at their first practice. Upperclassmen touch up on their skills, and freshmen struggle to adjust to the net.
Boys’ volleyball aims to serve up a three-peat
The champions of the B-bracket, the Jets roars while embracing the trophy they won. The audience give the players a standing ovation for their victory.
Championships and challenges at SKAC elementary finals
Athletes fear media platforms after seeing the vicious comments and critics about their play styles. During in-game situations, those comments can lead into severe slumps and bad performances.
Yips: the monster that polarizes athletes and fans
Star player Jacob McAteer drives for another chance at making a basket. His strength, built through hours of weight lifting and Coach K's exercise regimen, smoothly fends off the defense.
Middle school varsity basketball takes the throne at SKAC
Harrison Sung, the JV ace, shouts for the ball. As the striker, he takes the ball all the way to the net through contact.
Varsity knocked out early but JV earns their spot in the finals
[Podcast] Poptroversy Episode 2: Blake Lively - Is Ignorance Really Bliss?
[Podcast] Poptroversy Episode 2: Blake Lively – Is Ignorance Really Bliss?
[Podcast] Poptroversy Episode 1: Taylor Swift - Who's Afraid of a Little Ol' Repetition?
[Podcast] Poptroversy Episode 1: Taylor Swift – Who’s Afraid of a Little Ol’ Repetition?
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Jet Stream May 31st, 2024
Jet Stream May 31st, 2024
Daegu's New Gateway
Daegu’s New Gateway
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Jet Stream May 31st, 2024
Jet Stream May 31st, 2024
Daegu's New Gateway
Daegu’s New Gateway
Number Juan's Kitchen: Authentic Nachos
Number Juan’s Kitchen: Authentic Nachos
Jet Stream May 10th, 2024
Jet Stream May 10th, 2024
[Podcast] Poptroversy Episode 2: Blake Lively - Is Ignorance Really Bliss?
[Podcast] Poptroversy Episode 2: Blake Lively – Is Ignorance Really Bliss?
[Podcast] Poptroversy Episode 1: Taylor Swift - Who's Afraid of a Little Ol' Repetition?
[Podcast] Poptroversy Episode 1: Taylor Swift – Who’s Afraid of a Little Ol’ Repetition?
[Podcast] Bet on Bonnie Episode 1: Haydn Mangione
[Podcast] Bet on Bonnie Episode 1: Haydn Mangione
[Podcast] Jet's Jukebox Episode 1: Bleachers, Self-Titled
[Podcast] Jet’s Jukebox Episode 1: Bleachers, Self-Titled
[Podcast] Eco-Lution Episode 3: Freshmen explore alternatives to paper straws
[Podcast] Eco-Lution Episode 3: Freshmen explore alternatives to paper straws
[Podcast] Eco-Lution Episode 2: Solar panel installation around campus explored
[Podcast] Eco-Lution Episode 2: Solar panel installation around campus explored
Comic: Brainrotcomic
Comic: Brainrotcomic
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.
Did you accomplish your goals for this school year?
Swiper, no swiping!
Jets Tailspin: Whistleblower unmasks clever scheme to feast on “free” snacks at the Snack Shack
Crossword: DIS History and Trivia
Crossword: DIS History and Trivia
DIS Crossword: AP Courses
DIS Crossword: AP Courses
  • Chuseok break 9/14-9/22/24
  • Rustic Pathways trip to Mongolia during Chuseok break 9/16-9/22/24
  • Non-Uniform Day for the Seongbo Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, 9/12/24
  • Early Release @11:30 a.m. on Friday, 9/6/24 for staff PD
  • 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
Elizabeth Ryu

Elizabeth Ryu, Managing Editor

Elizabeth Ryu is a senior who has been attending DIS for more than 10 years. An active member of the Jet Flyover since middle school, she loves drawing comics, writing, and listening to music by Ed Sheeran. As a passionate writer and an avid reader, she is excited to delve into the world of journalism. Highly academic, Elizabeth wants to get into the science field in college; she would be delighted to write for scientific journals in the future. 

All content by Elizabeth Ryu
Graphic Design by Jio Kim.

Unlock Your Inner Self through Graphology

Jio Kim, Elizabeth Ryu, Leanne Yoon, and Jessica Woo
June 12, 2023
Photo by 2ruda.

[Photos] Colors and Found Objects Fill the Gym at the Elementary Spring Fine Arts Festival

Elizabeth Ryu, Managing Editor
June 4, 2023

Jet Stream May 26th, 2023

Jane Nam and Elizabeth Ryu
May 25, 2023
Image by Serena Travers.

We Prefer Diamonds, Not Graphite

Serena Travers, Catherine Park, Leanne Yoon, Luna Kang, and Elizabeth Ryu
May 22, 2023
The crowd oohed and aahed as the fire swept across the stage. Photo by Catherine Park.

Let the Festivities Begin

Solah Han, Jessica Woo, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
May 19, 2023
Participants commemorate the perceptive discussion with a group photo. Photo by Betty Lee.

SOAR Invites a Special Guest to Their Latest Discussion

Annie Cho, Leanne Yoon, Jessica Woo, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
May 15, 2023
Stella dives out of bounds to keep the ball in play. Photo by Helen Rho.

Jets Team Up on the Turf

Sarah Lee, Juan Cortez, Catherine Park, and Elizabeth Ryu
May 10, 2023
Jets Flyover: May Horoscope

Jets Flyover: May Horoscope

Solah Han and Elizabeth Ryu
May 9, 2023
8th graders pile up on each other on the soccer field before the tug-of-war. Photo by Ricky Jang and Dylan Wang.

[Photos] Spring Kicks Off with the Middle School Social

Sophie Lee, Leanne Yoon, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, and Catherine Park
May 8, 2023
The Blue Band shares a shining moment with fellow players and the audience. Photo by Mr. Hutchings.

Middle Schoolers Take on a Musical Challenge

Leewen Wang, Annie Cho, Elizabeth Ryu, Dylan Wang, Jessica Woo, and Leanne Yoon
May 8, 2023
Apple strikes the ball as hard as she can as she aims straight for the goal. Photo by Hailey Tzou and Sunny Oh.

High School Futsal Transitions to Soccer for KISAC Premiere

Juan Cortez and Elizabeth Ryu
April 25, 2023

How to Make Hwajeon 화전

Elizabeth Ryu and Jane Nam
April 20, 2023
Traditional Instruments From China

Traditional Instruments From China

Alex Jang and Elizabeth Ryu
April 20, 2023
Style or Standard? Graphic by Solah Han.

Picture-Perfect Standards Put Pressure on Students

Apple Jun, Leanne Yoon, Elizabeth Ryu, Jessica Woo, and Solah Han
April 19, 2023
The Insominas beam at the big round of applause. Photo by Ava Cho.

Sneak Peek into Seniors’ Inner Hearts

Helen Rho, Elizabeth Ryu, and Leanne Yoon
April 18, 2023
The president of the Dong-gu Council of Women interacts with walkers while selling the special Palgongsan trademarks.

Troubled Farmers Find Financial Support at 4th Minari Sale

Jane Nam, Grace Chae, Leanne Yoon, and Elizabeth Ryu
April 16, 2023
Ajin and Tanushkaa read out loud a question from the capsule they found while hunting for treasures together. Photo by Helen Rho.

Elementary Students Learn Traditional Korean Art

Andrew Shim, Luna Kang, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
April 16, 2023

Jet Stream April 14th, 2023

Jane Nam and Elizabeth Ryu
April 13, 2023
Jets Flyover: April Horoscope

Jets Flyover: April Horoscope

Solah Han and Elizabeth Ryu
April 12, 2023
Project-based learning allows students to develop their creative abilities along with expanding knowledge. Custom illustration by Solah Han.

The Key to Keep Kids Conscious in Classrooms

Annie Cho, Elizabeth Ryu, and Catherine Park
April 12, 2023
Tina and Esther proudly present their Vlog project about children rights to Kevin. Photo by Ms. Morissette.

Little by Little, a Little Becomes a Lot

Juan Cortez, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
April 11, 2023
Tommy assists the hardworking members of CSCC. Photo by Anna Yoon.

Competition Clubs Dominate ASA Registration

Andrew Shim, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
April 9, 2023
Drama club's stage managers take the curtain call. Photo by Solah Han.

[Photos] Lights, Camera, Action: It’s Showtime

Leanne Yoon, Solah Han, Elizabeth Ryu, and Grace Chae
March 29, 2023
A colorful banner counts down the weeks left until prom on the second-floor stairwell. According to Prom Committee members, the purpose behind the visual banner is to create excitement and engagement for a more successful event. Photo by Raina Lee.

Prom Committee Hashes Out Big Plans

Raina Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Grace Chae
March 29, 2023
Traditional Chinese Sports

Traditional Chinese Sports

Alex Jang, Catherine Park, and Elizabeth Ryu
March 28, 2023
Graphic by Solah Han.

Colleen Hoover Skips the Sophomore Slump

Jio Kim, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jessica Woo
March 28, 2023
Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Sally Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, and Luna Kang
March 23, 2023
Amazing Facts About Felines

Amazing Facts About Felines

Daniel Beck and Elizabeth Ryu
March 23, 2023
Official poster of “Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight.” Photo courtesy of WeXpats.

Movie Review: Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight

Serena Travers, Catherine Park, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
March 20, 2023
Graphic by Oliver Park.

The Future is Here: My Experience with Smart Home Technology

Oliver Park, Jessica Woo, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
March 20, 2023
Ridiculous Riddles

Ridiculous Riddles

Daniel Beck and Elizabeth Ryu
March 14, 2023
Illustration by Ava Cho.

Artificial Painters Storm the Creative Field

Jane Nam, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, and Ava Cho
March 14, 2023
6th graders measure the flour with precision on a digital scale. Photo by Jimin Shin.

Loaves Baked with Love

Jimin Shin, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, and Jade Lee
March 8, 2023
The orchestra serenades the audience with Jeju Memoir. Photo by Sarah Lee.

KIMEA National Honor Festival Makes a Comeback

Sarah Lee, Luna Kang, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Catherine Park
March 8, 2023
Jets Flyover: March Horoscope

Jets Flyover: March Horoscope

Solah Han, Elizabeth Ryu, and Catherine Park
March 8, 2023
In Korea, pedestrians often misjudge dogs and perceive them as agressive regardless of size.

Don’t Bark at My Dog

Catherine Park, Jade Lee, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
March 6, 2023

Every Second: Music Video by Jane & Elizabeth

Jane Nam and Elizabeth Ryu
March 2, 2023
Traditional Clothing in Spain

Traditional Clothing in Spain

Alex Jang and Elizabeth Ryu
March 2, 2023
All leaders of the three Girl Scouts gather at DIS to share their traditions. Photo by Raina Lee.

Young Global Leaders Intermingle at DIS

Raina Lee, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
February 28, 2023

Jet Stream February 24th, 2023

Elizabeth Ryu and Jane Nam
February 26, 2023
Students became superheroes for the 100th day of school, celebrating their educational achievements. Photo by Ms. Suozzo.

Caped Crusaders Count to 100 for the 100th Day of School

Andrew Shim, Jade Lee, and Elizabeth Ryu
February 23, 2023
Illustration by CJ Park.

I Didn’t Quite Catch Your Name

CJ Park, Jessica Woo, Luna Kang, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Grace Chae
February 16, 2023
Graphic by Jade Lee and Grace Chae.

Minors v. the K-pop Industry

Serena Travers, Luna Kang, Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
February 15, 2023
Objectors voice their "strong dissatisfaction" to Daegu Authority on the topic of Palgongsan's potential transformation.

The Ongoing Protests at Palgongsan: Everything You Need to Know

Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, Catherine Park, and Jade Lee
February 9, 2023
Joseph proudly shows off his self made slime. Photo by Lisa Seok.

[Photos] Young Scientists Run the Gamut

Andrew Shim, Catherine Park, Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jodie Lee
February 9, 2023
Mr. Gall and Luka, his son, love being at DIS. Photo by Lisa Seok.

Gabbing With Mr. Gall

Serena Travers, Luna Kang, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
February 9, 2023
The Creative Writing class and Haeseo students showcase their storybooks. Photo by Ricky Jang.

Seniors Gift Personal Stories to Local Elementary School Students

Ricky Jang, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae
February 8, 2023
Illustration by Ella Kim.

Adorned Realness for Entertainment

Jane Nam, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, Jade Lee, and Ella Kim
February 2, 2023
Five Fun Facts About School Supplies

Five Fun Facts About School Supplies

Sankeeth Udayakumar and Elizabeth Ryu
February 2, 2023
Jets Flyover: February Horoscope

Jets Flyover: February Horoscope

Solah Han and Elizabeth Ryu
February 2, 2023
Wacky Sports Around the World

Wacky Sports Around the World

Daniel Beck and Elizabeth Ryu
January 18, 2023
DIS Artists Display Ceramics, Portfolios, Paintings and Fabrications in the Jetnasium

DIS Artists Display Ceramics, Portfolios, Paintings and Fabrications in the Jetnasium

Andrew Shim, Juan Cortez, Luna Kang, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
January 17, 2023
All elementary students gather together for a grand finale of the concert. Photo by Jane Nam.

Get the Show on the Road

Jane Nam, Catherine Park, Jade Lee, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
January 17, 2023
The Symbolism of Colors in China

The Symbolism of Colors in China

Alex Jang, Catherine Park, and Elizabeth Ryu
January 17, 2023
Graphic By Oliver Park.

NOTHING Makes Something

Oliver Park, Jessica Woo, Jodie Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae
January 16, 2023
The mesmerizing geometric patterns were laid out at the gym for display. Photo by Yugi Ahn.

Young Picassos Express Themselves Through Abstract Artwork

Andrew Shim, Elizabeth Ryu, and Grace Chae
January 12, 2023
Students chatter as the assembly progresses toward the pinnacle. Photo by Maisie Hwang.

[Photos] Middle and High Schoolers Gather for First Big Assembly of the Year

Serena Travers, Catherine Park, and Elizabeth Ryu
January 11, 2023
Passionately delivering her speech, Leanne encourages the delegates to vote against the resolution. Photo by Sarah Lee.

Model United Nations Team Sets a High Bar at Kwangju Foreign School

Sarah Lee, Luna Kang, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
January 11, 2023

Christmas Kitchen: Gingerbread House

Jane Nam and Elizabeth Ryu
December 15, 2022
The Anker Soundcore Life P2 comes in three colors. Photo courtesy of Soundcore.

Top 8 Best Tech Products for the 2022 Holidays

Oliver Park, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, Catherine Park, and Jade Lee
December 15, 2022
Photo courtesy of Windows on Worlds.

2022: Flyover Staff Picks

Ricky Jang, Dylan Wang, Jane Nam, Luna Kang, Serena Travers, Catherine Park, Helen Rho, Sarah Lee, Grace Chae, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jodie Lee
December 14, 2022
Design by Kyle Lee.

5 Tips to Increase Confidence

Victoria Kang, Kyle Lee, Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, Jessica Woo, and Jodie Lee
December 14, 2022
Reading: The Oldest Trick in the Book

Reading: The Oldest Trick in the Book

Juan Cortez, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jodie Lee
December 13, 2022
Illustration by Sophie Lee.

Xtra Xmas

Sophie Lee, Jessica Woo, Elizabeth Ryu, and Grace Chae
December 13, 2022

Sign Language Club Presents: Jingle Bell Rock

Elizabeth Ryu, Sign Language Club
December 11, 2022
Jets Flyover: December Horoscope

Jets Flyover: December Horoscope

Solah Han, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jodie Lee
December 8, 2022
Design by Jimin Shin.

Dear Jimin: Worried Sick Senior

Jimin Shin, Jodie Lee, and Elizabeth Ryu
December 8, 2022
Most hotels also incorporate scent marketing, which promotes brand deals with signature amenities. Photo courtesy of Nikkei Asia.

Smell Sells

Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
December 5, 2022
Old and New Mix at Chilseong Night Market

Old and New Mix at Chilseong Night Market

William Seo, Jodie Lee, Jessica Woo, and Elizabeth Ryu
December 1, 2022
Sarah jumps up to celebrate a win after an intense game. Photo by Anna Tzou.

Volleyball Season Closes with an Emotional Rollercoaster Ride

Dylan Wang, Ricky Jang, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jessica Woo
December 1, 2022
The Jets varsity team (the A team) gathers during the award ceremony to receive their hard-earned trophy. Photo by Maisie Hwang.

Green Wave Crashes in Busan

Dylan Wang, Ricky Jang, Elizabeth Ryu, Jade Lee, and Catherine Park
November 29, 2022
"눈만 고치면 예쁠 것 같은데..." (If you just fixed your eyes, you would be prettier...) is a common saying between those that glorify double eyelid surgery in Korea. Graphic by Ava Cho and Jade Lee.

To Cut or Not To Cut?

Jodie Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
November 29, 2022
Above are MRI scans of a student who respectively looked at photos of her favorite K-pop star (right) and her boyfriend (left). The contrasts in brain activity, caused by the mPFC (a part of our brain linked to the perception of self) and other love hormones such as oxytocin, between the two results prove how much attachment fans feel for their favorite artist. Photo courtesy of SBS.

Popping Up Like K-pop

Serena Travers, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae
November 27, 2022
Jets Flyover: November Horoscope

Jets Flyover: November Horoscope

Daniel Beck and Elizabeth Ryu
November 22, 2022
Dong-Bu student, Hee-Jeong, explains enthusiastically to DIS freshman about UNESCO. Photo by Solah Han.

DIS Welcomes Local Students for a Personalized Tour and Educational Activities

Solah Han, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
November 21, 2022
Design by Sally Lee.

5 Tips to Ace Your Next Exam

Sally Lee, Jodie Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, Catherine Park, and Jessica Woo
November 20, 2022

Jet Stream November 18th, 2022

Jane Nam and Elizabeth Ryu
November 17, 2022
Saxophonist (Kim Ji Seok), Trumpeter (Choi Gyu-Min), and Trombonist (Im Gyeong-Hwan) from the Maria Kim Jazz Collective show off their immense talent on stage. Photo by Jade Lee.

Jazz Festival at Suseong Lake Leaves the Audience “Feeling Good”

Jade Lee, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
November 17, 2022
Isabella and Jessica proudly present their STEM project about plant science. Photo by Jackson Chiang.

STEM Takes Center Stage in the Jetnasium

Andrew Shim, Elizabeth Ryu, and Catherine Park
November 16, 2022
Illustration by Ava Cho.

Growing Pains: Puberty, Adolescence, and the Mind

Raina Lee, Ava Cho, Luna Kang, Catherine Park, Grace Chae, and Elizabeth Ryu
November 13, 2022
Graphic by Jane.

Every Genre, Conflict, and Perspective All at Once

Jane Nam, Elizabeth Ryu, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae
November 9, 2022
Students chase after the ball in an intense futsal game. Photo by Sankeeth Udayakumar.

ECC Rooftop Turfed with Upgraded Futsal Field

Leewen Wang, Jessica Woo, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, and Jade Lee
November 9, 2022
Spanish Games

Spanish Games

Alex Jang, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jessica Woo
November 9, 2022
Leading on a chant, the MF Crew engages with the audience. Photo by Ella Kim.

Cheerleaders Take Over Downtown

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, Catherine Park, Luna Kang, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
November 9, 2022
The high school rock band members use the new music room to their advantage during practice. Photo by Jio Kim.

Music Comes to Life

Jio Kim, Jodie Lee, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
November 8, 2022
Lewis teaches Aiden how to assemble his camera and the perfect settings so that he can go practice photography out in the field. Photo by Andrew Shim.

A Photo Op for DIS Media and Elderly in Need

Andrew Shim and Elizabeth Ryu
November 3, 2022
Riddle by Sankeeth Udayakumar.

Classroom Riddles

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Jessica Woo, and Elizabeth Ryu
October 26, 2022
Design by Jimin Shin.

Dear Jimin: Sincerely, a Sincere Senior

Jimin Shin, Jodie Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Catherine Park
October 26, 2022
The anti-queer protesters hold their placards on the sidelines as the pride parade marches by, one of which roughly translates to, "Conversion is the answer" (above). Photo by Elizabeth Ryu.

LGBTQIA+ and Counterprotesters Clash During 14th Daegu Queer Culture Festival

Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, and Jade Lee
October 26, 2022
Excessive practice under extreme pressure and stress makes trainees question their dream of becoming K-pop idols. Illustration by Ava Cho.

Behind the Scenes of Being a K-pop Trainee

Dylan Wang, Luna Kang, Jade Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Ava Cho
October 18, 2022
Ms. Nagy and Ms. Loutsch visited Hahoe village together, seeing masked dancers and getting to know more about the Korean culture. Photo courtesy of Ms Nagy.

Historian Turned English Teacher: Presenting Ms. Nagy

CJ Park, Jessica Woo, Grace Chae, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
October 16, 2022
Prada’s avatar model, Candy, represents a new brand concept with a perfome named after her. Photo courtesy of Prada.

Pixel-Perfect “People” Dominate the Runway

Helen Rho, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jade Lee
October 13, 2022
Kan-Hak-Du, a famous YouTuber, lamented the consequences of his rhinoplasty. He revealed that his post-surgical nose is ‘melting down,’ and the hospital in question held a public lawsuit against his ‘insensitive behavior.’ Photo courtesy of Choson Media.

Plastic Surgery Rides Fine Line Between Toxic Trend and Cosmetic Care

Serena Travers, Catherine Park, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, and Jade Lee
October 13, 2022
Jets Flyover: October Horoscope

Jets Flyover: October Horoscope

Tiffany Lee and Elizabeth Ryu
October 12, 2022

Jet Stream October 7th, 2022

Elizabeth Ryu and Jane Nam
October 6, 2022
Illustration by Sophie Lee

If the world was coming to an end, how would you spend your final 24 hours?

Sophie Lee, Elizabeth Ryu, and Jodie Lee
October 6, 2022
Arduous Korean golfers check feedback on the screens for improvement. Photo by Aiden Chae.

Golf Goes Par for the Course in Korea

Aiden Chae, Luna Kang, Elizabeth Ryu, Grace Chae, and Jade Lee
October 5, 2022
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
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
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