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The sign asks the hikers to redirect their path to the right as the main trail is closed off for construction. The sticker can also be found above the end date.
Annual Bongmu Lake Insect Festival unfolds amidst construction bugs
The bald brothers celebrate their gleaming moment under the bright spotlight. Post-graduates Kevin Park and Leo Lee shock everyone with their surprise haircut for the event. Photo by Nayoung Kim.
[Photos] Springtime sketches and sonics in full bloom
Secondary physical education teacher Mr. Faille receives a bucket of cold water head-on as a part of a vote that took place. He expresses surprise at the sudden splash of icy cold.
[Photos] Spring into celebration: Community Festa
Prom serves as a milestone lifetime experience for 10th through 12th graders. This year the venue moves to the Jetnasium and professional DJs will perform a colossal set. Illustration by Elisa Triolo.
Everything Prom: from party planning to problem-solving
Shakespeareans perform modernized version of “Macbeth”
Shakespeareans perform modernized version of “Macbeth”
Jennie Tanghuru, in a newly remodeled storefront, suffers from a downward trend in tanghulu popularity. With no products on the shelves anymore, the store finally closes up shop.
Tanghulu craze crashes in Korea
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 Klaras 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
Dog owners lavish their pets with exorbitant gifts to compensate for not having any children. Illustration by Ellen Cho.
When puppy love breaks the bank
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
Psychedelia hits on The Lemon Twigs’ latest release A Dream Is All We Know
Psychedelia hits on The Lemon Twigs’ latest release “A Dream Is All We Know”
Catch Cash Daegu, one of the many treasure hunt accounts across the nation, typically hides prizes under stickers.
Money does grow on trees
This moment of love between warriors of two planets who come together as one solidifies the message of peace and unity the film highlights.
Dune: Part Two spellbinds theaters in 2024
Stardew Valley, the indie game developed by ConcernedApe, offers players several ways to earn a ton of in-game loot.
Stardew success: earn endless income in the hit indie game
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?
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
Defender senior Nadia Woo takes a throw in. She aims to pinpoint the ball to sophomore Annie Cho.
After KISAC stunner, girls fall short at SKAC
Seventh grader Yul Sakong jab steps to fake the opponent and find a way towards the basket. Her easy layup brings up the team morale.
Jets soar in round one, but Sharks bite back in semis
Small forward Luisa Silva (20) holds tight until her teammates come for help. Her aggressiveness scares the Bears away.
DIS Jets finish last despite home-court advantage
William Seo (number 30) weaves through the Dragons defense and attacks the rim. He dishes it out to the open man for a wide open three pointer.
Middle school basketball finishes in fifth at first-ever KISAC appearance
The Sharks corner the mini Jet, Raina Kang. They cut to open spaces to free themselves for a pass.
Boys call the shots, girls undergo growing pains
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
Daegus New Gateway
Daegu’s New Gateway
Number Juans Kitchen: Authentic Nachos
Number Juan’s Kitchen: Authentic Nachos
[Podcast] Bet on Bonnie Episode 2: Sophie Lee
[Podcast] Bet on Bonnie Episode 2: Sophie Lee
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
Daegus New Gateway
Daegu’s New Gateway
Number Juans Kitchen: Authentic Nachos
Number Juan’s Kitchen: Authentic Nachos
Jet Stream May 10th, 2024
Jet Stream May 10th, 2024
[Podcast] Bet on Bonnie Episode 1: Haydn Mangione
[Podcast] Bet on Bonnie Episode 1: Haydn Mangione
[Podcast] Jets 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
[Podcast] Eco-Lution Episode 1- Climate change from a Latin American perspective
[Podcast] Eco-Lution Episode 1- Climate change from a Latin American perspective
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
Owners dont know if they want to be with their pets or be them.
Jets Tailspin: Standard of living higher for pets than humans in Korea
DIS Crossword 4
DIS Crossword 4
ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Have a fantastic summer break!
  • First Day of School on August 12th.
  • 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
Juan Cortez

Juan Cortez, Broadcast Journalist

Juan Cortez, an opinionated senior, loves to sing, play sports, and just simply entertain people. His favorite subject is music. As an accomplished athlete, Juan particularly enjoys volleyball season. Quite evidently, sports spike Juan’s interests. Many people informed him that he displays himself as an affable person, so he wants to share his personality on the Jet Stream. Additionally, Juan specializes in Mexican cuisine, due to the fact that he finds comfort in the Mexican side of his family.

All content by Juan Cortez

Jet Stream June 14th, 2024

Juan Cortez and Dylan Wang
June 15, 2024

Number Juan’s Kitchen: Authentic Nachos

Juan Cortez
June 3, 2024
Defender Ellen Cho in 9th grade steps into a throw in. She aims to accurately get the ball to striker Jayden Hayward.

[Photo] Jets suffer defeat in the Daegu derby

Annie Cho, Writer
May 2, 2024

Jet Stream April 19th, 2024

Juan Cortez and Dylan Wang
April 19, 2024

Juan on Wang Episode 3: Ping Pong

Dylan Wang, Juan Cortez, and June Park
April 10, 2024

DIS Jets SKAC full tournament highlights: varsity boys’ basketball

June Park, Dylan Wang, and Juan Cortez
March 17, 2024
Christine Mason stands up among other cellists as the crowd gives off a loud applause. She takes pride in all the hard work she put into the festival.

[Photo] Best of the best harmonize at the KIMEA National Honor Festival

Dylan Wang, Managing Editor
March 7, 2024

Juan On Wang Episode 2: Trivia game

Dylan Wang, Juan Cortez, and June Park
February 25, 2024

Jet Stream February 16th, 2024

Juan Cortez and Dylan Wang
February 15, 2024

Juan on Wang Episode 1: 8-ball pool

Dylan Wang and Juan Cortez
January 29, 2024
Aiden Chae of Palestine expresses ambition at the podium. After months of preparation, all representatives showed up, eager to prove their hours of practice.

[Photo] Model UN diplomats earn top honors in Gwangju

Luna Kang, Section Editor
January 25, 2024

Jet Stream December 15th, 2023

Juan Cortez and Dylan Wang
December 14, 2023

Blastoise cover of XXL by LANY

Juan Cortez and Dylan Wang
December 6, 2023

Jet Stream November 17th, 2023

Juan Cortez and Dylan Wang
November 16, 2023

Number Juan’s Kitchen: Mexican lasagna

Juan Cortez, June Park, and Dylan Wang
October 7, 2023

Jet Stream September 15th, 2023

Dylan Wang, Juan Cortez, Hailey Tzou, Raina Lee, and Luna Kang
September 14, 2023
Lydia Cameron and Agnew Kim in seventh grade happily sing for the lucky visitors of the mall.

[Photos] Rock bands rock out at Lotte Outlet Mall

Juan Cortez and Catherine Park
August 24, 2023
Lisa serves over after a thrilling point.

DIS hosts inaugural SKAC Badminton tournament

Ricky Jang, Sarah Lee, Juan Cortez, Leanne Yoon, and Catherine Park
August 22, 2023

Jet Stream June 9th, 2023

Youni Choi and Juan Cortez
June 9, 2023
Jacob eyes the hoop as he chucks the ball up for a two pointer. Photo by Juan Cortez.

Middle School Basketball: All Four Teams Make it to the Finals

Sarah Lee and Juan Cortez
May 31, 2023
Chris locks arms to steal the ball from a HIS striker. Photo by Juan Cortez.

High School Futsal: Boys Battle it Out & Girls Make it to the Semis

Juan Cortez, Sarah Lee, Ricky Jang, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae
May 24, 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

Jet Stream April 27th, 2023

Juan Cortez and Youni Choi
April 26, 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
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

Jet Stream March 17th, 2023

Juan Cortez and Youni Choi
March 16, 2023

Mr Balint On Blast

Juan Cortez, Youni Choi, and Lisa Seok
March 9, 2023
Daniel throws himself up to the ball, attempting to save the point. Photo by Luna Kang.

Elementary Volleyball Competes at the Final Showdown

Juan Cortez, Grace Chae, and Catherine Park
March 8, 2023
Illustration by Ava Cho.

Jets’ Sports Glide To the Top

Juan Cortez, Ava Cho, and Grace Chae
February 23, 2023
Ethan takes an explosive step to pass the defender. Photo by Ryan Oh.

KISAC: Boys Pick Up Their First Win of The Season and Girls Bring Home Bronze

Juan Cortez, Dylan Wang, Luna Kang, Catherine Park, and Jets Flyover Staff
February 22, 2023
Haydn and Manny jump up for a monster block. Photo by Anna Tzou.

Boys Go Undefeated, Girls Play Without a Starter

Dylan Wang, Juan Cortez, Jade Lee, and Grace Chae
February 8, 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
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

Jet Stream December 9th, 2022

Juan Cortez and Youni Choi
December 11, 2022

Number Juan’s Kitchen: How to Make Chalupas

Juan Cortez, Harry Cho, and Alex Park
December 1, 2022
Maddox gazes at Justin as he hoists the SKAC trophy in the air. Photo by Juan Cortez.

Middle School Boys Take the Trophy and Girls Finish Second

Juan Cortez and Catherine Park
December 1, 2022
Will and his buddies proclaim themselves the winners fo the mummy contest. Photo by Jodie Lee.

Postponed Party Returns for High Schoolers

Juan Cortez, Catherine Park, Jodie Lee, and Jade Lee
November 22, 2022
The middle school girls team proudly holds their hard-earned glass award and medals. Photo by Jodie Lee.

KISAC Invites Jets to Tournament in Busan

Juan Cortez and Jade Lee
November 18, 2022
Joseph fights for the ball against the ISB player, fiercely dribbling across the field. Photo by Aiden Chae.

Elementary Futsal Teams Bring Trophies Back from Busan

Ricky Jang, Juan Cortez, Luna Kang, Grace Chae, and Jade Lee
November 16, 2022
8th graders take a break from the tug-of-war to show their elation. Photo by Jackson Chiang.

[Photos] Halloween Bash Knocks the Socks Off the Middle Schoolers

Juan Cortez and Grace Chae
November 7, 2022
Leewen shows off her newly learned skills to the HIS team. Photo by Anna Tzou.

Jets Kick Off First Futsal Event of The Season

Juan Cortez, Luna Kang, and Jade Lee
October 26, 2022

Jet Stream October 19th, 2022

Juan Cortez and Youni Choi
October 18, 2022

Marry Me

Harry Cho, Juan Cortez, and Alex Park
October 18, 2022
Ann crosses the finish line with a smile on her face. Photo by Juan Cortez.

Runners Rev Up to Compete for the First Time in Three Years

Juan Cortez and Grace Chae
October 17, 2022
Leo prepares to cruise past the others in Mario Kart. Photo by Juan Cortez.

Club Nintendo Switches Up the View on Playing Games

Juan Cortez, Luna Kang, Grace Chae, and Jade Lee
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

Cinematography Boot Camp: The Move On.

Juan Cortez and Youni Choi
September 3, 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
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