ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • SKAC ES Basketball Divisional @DIS on May 4th.
  • No school on May 1st.
  • Mini College Fair on April 22nd from 9:20-9:40.
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday.
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Second graders Yian Chang and Leo Yun craft a paper airplane with the support of Mr. Gum. The younger Jets created yet another aerial masterpiece.
Art meets entertainment through Totoro-themed Origami Night
Ms. Lualhati dives into elasticity through the scientific lens. Her unique approach opens up new minds.
TEDxYouth stretches young minds
Mr. Bae instructs 4th graders about the specific depth that the potatoes have to be planted in. This process ensures the robust foundation of the sapling.
Daegu’s greatest green thumb receives high honor
Yujun Piao tries out his AI Avatar before his groups turn to present. Yujun had a lot of fun with this project since it allowed him to experiment in the field of robotics.
Freshmen interpret books through AI and robotics
Yangro-Won Photo Service Club members Ryan Oh, Lewis Kim, and Jackson Chiang in 11th grade spread smiles across seniors faces while taking memorial pictures.
From lens to legacy
Fifth graders Aiden Hwang and Akari Kojima design their very own turtle. Hwang carefully glues the bottle caps onto the cardboard, adding final touches. Kojima lends him a hand.
Greenpeace pops off bottle caps
Hwa-byung, a somatoform disorder native to Korea, plagues the lives of individuals who cant express themselves under the countrys Confucianist culture that values respect and conformity over freedom and individualism. 
Time to put out the fire on Hwa-Byung
Mrs. Je squats down to take a photo with her favorite animal – a golden retriever. She met the dog in front of a Gukbap restaurant. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Je.
Mrs. Je’s Journey: Student-teacher to dedicated educator
Solo Sanctuary or Social Suite
Solo Sanctuary or Social Suite
Mr. and Mrs. Vis happily greet the DIS community.
Movember, Madagascar, and Married Life with Mr. and Mrs. Vis
Bus attendants Yong Suk Han and Jin Seon Hong stand outside to interact with the students when After School Activities ends.
Don’t throw them under the bus
Everyone adores a sappy love story, but its even better when its about the people around you!
And That’s How I Met My Better Half
Illustration by Sally Yun.
Prisoners of Geography — fortune teller from 2015
Modern day shoegaze inspired by My Bloody Valentine’s Loveless.
Highlights: Alternative darlings of the 21st century
Media imposes absurd beauty standards on young teens. The growing trend in early usage of social media and easy access of various content plays a significant role in social development.
#TikTokraisedme
A Starry Voyage into Space with Grace Ryland
A Starry Voyage into Space with Grace Ryland
No Place Like Home: Back to Denmark
No Place Like Home: Back to Denmark
iPhone 15 Pro depletes the glossy finish of iPhone 14 Pro. Courtesy of GSMArena.
Tech showdown: iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro
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
Should we hit the brakes on retakes?
Should we hit the brakes on retakes?
Flyover editors take the Hogwarts test together. Luna, Selina, and Jessica belong in Slytherin, and Dylan and Cath belong in Ravenclaw.
Jets Flyover Staff Poll 2024
These messages, perpetuated by Tate, serve as an example of the hateful messages spread to the youth and vulnerable.
The manosphere plagues Korean males through social media
What’s the best dish you’ve ever prepared?
What’s the best dish you’ve ever prepared?
The Trouble with Textbooks
The Trouble with Textbooks
Striker Ethan Rossmeisl leaps above the 6 footer to win the header. His unrivaled vertical gives him the ability to out-jump opposing players.
Jets get the ball rolling against DMHS
Agnew Kim (number 25) pins her teammate for a quick transition to attack from defense. She sets the ball up high after a balanced receive for the hitters to smash.
Middle school girls return from Jeju with medals around their necks
Students, student coaches, teachers, and parents look forward to next years DIS volleyball cup. Laughter fills the gym as the camera shutters as the crowd goes back home, satisfied with the event.
Elementary athletes serve up some fun
Sophomore Ali Karam jumps for joy as junior Harrison Sung celebrates Alis monster goal. The boys soak up the rain but they seem happy to escape indoor play for the last few minutes of practice.
Soccer season kicks off with an early start
After they secured the ticket to the semis, the Jets shook hands with NLCS players. DIS stayed humble and respectful regardless of the outcome.
Jets volleyball ends the season with a KISAC trophy
After a steal, Juan Cortez (number 19) goes for a fast break and pushes towards the basket. HIS defender hustles back and attempts a hard block. Juan manages to shoulder the opponent and go up for a strong layup.
Varsity basketball seizes the crown in Gyeongnam
Guess the Objects
Guess the Objects
Ms. Nagy shows the class her compatibility chart — ESTJs gets an F and ESTPs an A.
Jets Tailspin: Teachers start giving PowerSchool grades based on MBTI scores.
Miss Downie’s name is not Miss. It’s Nicole!
Jets Tailspin: Elementary schoolers’ minds blown — they find teachers have first names too
Comic: The Struggling Senior
Comic: The Struggling Senior
Which dog breed am I?
Which dog breed am I?
Comic: Best Senior Privileges
Comic: Best Senior Privileges
From Glitter to Goo: Science Fun Night
From Glitter to Goo: Science Fun Night
Explore the ingenuity of our middle and high school students as Anna, Kate, Raina, and Luna take you through the SKAC Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair, held at DIS. Selected participants competed and unveiled their scientific endeavors, offering a glimpse into their innovative minds.
Cutting-Edge Kitchen
Science Spectacle: SKAC STEM Fair
Science Spectacle: SKAC STEM Fair
Jet Stream April 19th, 2024
Jet Stream April 19th, 2024
Juan on Wang Episode 3: Ping Pong
Juan on Wang Episode 3: Ping Pong
Clicks and Balances: Navigating Screen Time
Clicks and Balances: Navigating Screen Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • SKAC ES Basketball Divisional @DIS on May 4th.
  • No school on May 1st.
  • Mini College Fair on April 22nd from 9:20-9:40.
  • 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
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.

All content by Selina Son
Yujun Piao tries out his AI Avatar before his groups turn to present. Yujun had a lot of fun with this project since it allowed him to experiment in the field of robotics.

Freshmen interpret books through AI and robotics

Selina Son, Section Editor
April 5, 2024
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The manosphere plagues Korean males through social media

Selina Son, Section Editor
March 27, 2024
Miss Downie’s name is not Miss. It’s Nicole!

[Photo] Jets Tailspin: Elementary schoolers’ minds blown — they find teachers have first names too

Selina Son, Section Editor
March 14, 2024
Ms. Nagy shows the class her compatibility chart — ESTJs gets an F and ESTPs an A.

Jets Tailspin: Teachers start giving PowerSchool grades based on MBTI scores.

Selina Son, Section Editor
March 25, 2024
William Seo (number 16) smashes down his middle spike to the opposite court. With his quick speed, William strikes the ball with force, leaving his opponent speechless after the hit.

[Photo] Middle school boys’ volleyball thumps SKAC for back-to-back titles

Alex Seo, Writer
March 14, 2024
Fifth grader Miles Long savors the yuanxiao after a long meticulous culinary process. He screams out as the umami of the treat floods through his senses.

[Photos] Elementary schoolers celebrate the Lunar New Year with glutinous rice flour dumplings and lanterns

Selina Son, Writer
February 27, 2024
As social media outlets AAVE as slang, privilege becomes evident as non-POCs can often gain followers from this dialect while children who speak AAVE face ridicule.

Discrimination Dialogue: African American Vernacular English buried under the misappropriation of Gen-Z slang

Leanne Yoon and Selina Son
February 26, 2024
Participants across the globe gather to discuss racism on an international level. Photo by Selina Son.

[Photo] [Brief] SOAR and STAR form a global coalition

Annie Cho, Writer
February 15, 2024
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[Photo] DIS Jets vs DMHS Warriors Full Game Highlights | January 16, 2024 | Varsity Boys Basketball

June Park and Dylan Wang
February 13, 2024
Ethan Rossmeisl (number 5) leaps to finish with his left hand. Ethan embodies the iconic Air Jordan silhouette for the tough layup.

[Photo] Jets find their footing against Warriors

Ethan Rossmeisl, Writer
January 25, 2024
The Mini Jets and Glider cheer for varsity co-captain Dana Lee (number 23) during the announcement of the starting lineup. Dana gets both nervous and excited at the same time as she prepares for the rematch.

[Photo] Girls varsity basketball faces double defeat against Warriors

Annie Cho, Writer
January 24, 2024
To commemorate the end of 2023, a year jam-packed with new releases from games to webtoons to anime, the Jets Flyover Staff bring you their top picks.

2023: Flyover Staff Picks

Catherine Park, Dylan Wang, Luna Kang, Jessica Woo, Andrew Shim, Ethan Rossmeisl, Eugene Sung, Elisa Triolo, Selina Son, Serena Travers, Nadia Woo, and Christine Park
December 13, 2023
Secondary principal Mrs. Cameron and Jamila Karam(12) shares a worksheet on which they wrote down things that make up their core identity. The two lines then switch partners by sliding down a row, which allows participants to meet diverse individuals.

Diversity consultant guides consortium of international schools through EARCOS Weekend Workshop

Selina Son, Writer
December 11, 2023

Beige Flag

Selina Son and Serena Travers
December 6, 2023
Mr. Mayo holds up the lake trout that he caught on his fishing trip. A bigger fish slipped off the hook, but the joy remains at its peak. Photo courtesy of Mr. Mayo.

The Man, the Myth, the Mayo: Student teacher strikes it big in the English department

Selina Son, Writer
November 16, 2023
SOARing Discussion attendees cheered to their steps to raise awareness around racial slurs in the local community.

[Photo] The first SOARing discussion of the year takes flight

Annie Cho and Leanne Yoon
November 14, 2023
SOAR hashed over racial slurs in our community in Octobers SOARing Discussion.

Discrimination Dialogue: Racial Slurs

Leanne Yoon, Selina Son, Catherine Park, and Christine Park
October 29, 2023
Tracy Kim in fifth grade kicks into maximum overdrive after the countdown. The other runners follow her lead.

[Photo] Home Trail Advantage: Cross Country teams collect five medals

Ethan Rossmeisl, Luna Kang, and Leanne Yoon
October 26, 2023

Girl Dinner

Selina Son and Serena Travers
October 7, 2023
Middle and high school Jets eagerly showed up, ready to walk 11.1km.

One Step, One Life: Daegu citizens support suicide prevention

Selina Son, Catherine Park, Leanne Yoon, and Luna Kang
October 5, 2023
Apple Jun tosses a perfect set for her middle blocker Sunny Oh. Oh leaps to spike the ball.

[Photo] Jets volleyball set up friendly matches against new cross-town rivals

Ethan Rossmeisl and Dylan Wang
October 5, 2023
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