• K-5 Key Club Kimchi Event: Saturday, November 30
  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Grades 3-4 Christmas Origami Night: Tuesday, November 26
  • SKAIS STEM Fair: Saturday, November 23
  • High School Student Council Garden Party: Friday, November 22
  • First Day of ASA Season 2: Monday, November 18
  • RSIR Elementary Day Camp: Saturday, November 16
  • Talent Show: Friday, November 15
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Senior Hailey Tzou strums the electric guitar in her Halloween costume. In addition to the music, the band's cute onesies captivate the audience.
Rain or shine, DIS Community Festa thrives
Middle and high schoolers form one large Minion clan in efforts to steal the Moon.
Spooky School Spirit: Jets cap off an unforgettable Spirit Week
Elementary students light up the field as they smile and wave at the drone. It captures the Halloween magic in the air.
Too Ghoul for School: Halloween costumes haunt Spirit Week
Freshman CJ Park belts out the chorus while plucking the melody on his electric guitar. The band’s performance of the song “love.” by wave to earth leaves the audience in love with music.
Jets wrap up Season 1 with a day of jam-packed assemblies
DEIB Consultant Ms. Jessica Wei Huang explains a sample workshop plan she developed. She encourages all participants to come up with their own and implement it during Wednesday all-staff meetings.
DEIB Consultant Jessica Wei Huang returns to DIS for second annual EARCOS Weekend Workshop
Mrs. Gum, impersonating E.T., excitingly pedals her tricycle. Her basket contains all of her materials for work.
Students ditch backpacks for Anything But a Bag Day
Every day, people lose enormous sums, even entire life-savings to such schemes of deceit. Until just 2021, vishing caused a net loss of 3,868,100,000,000 won across Korea.
Don’t fall for the trap: Voice phishing reels in innocent victims
As a foreigner, navigating and fully understanding everything in Korean remains challenging. Yet, Korea offers a vibrant and enriching way of life.
On the outside looking in
Ms. Dennard incorporates her diverse experience into the fifth-grade classroom. She asks question prompts that lead to passionate discussions in the classroom.
Twelve countries and counting: Ms. Dennard’s adventures around the world
Mr. Hortezuela beams with pride as his physics class erupts in applause, astonished by his quick mastery of a challenging physics question. Students attentively listen to every part of his explanation of the answer in detail, afraid to miss a single step of it.
Destiny calls: Mr. Hortezuela’s Korean fated adventure awaits
A name change, though seemingly just a personal decision, often reveals deeper values and beliefs.
Identity at the altar: East and West name selection
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
Fujino and Kyōmoto enjoy their regular day together with the money they earned by drawing mangas. This scene symbolizes Kyōmoto's character development from a shut-in to a girl who can leave her home to hang out with her friend.
Don’t look back in anger, look back in growth
My trip to the Big Apple
My trip to the Big Apple
The new Illumination franchise is bombarded with negative reviews.
Despicable Me… more like Despicable Meh
Book prices rise over the year, with people expecting the average book price to reach 20,000 won by the year 2024.
Bookworms bewildered by inflation
These six songs will have you smiling all autumn long. But this is just to get you started for this season.
Six songs for your autumn playlist
Apple showcases its newest color “Ultramarine” on this poster that is featured in stores. The iPhone 16, although lacking in innovative functions, attempts to make up for its hefty price tag with its vibrant colors.
Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” doesn’t shine
Recent controversies raise concerns over Korea’s military service and spark debates around gender equality and mental health. Although this social change has cut down the military pool each year, complaints continue to arise.
Korea’s military conscription sparks deep divide
Young girls, especially teens, are the main targets of deepfake technology. With nobody to talk to, they fall into a circle of shame.
Unmasking the truths of stolen faces
The Park Chung Hee statue controversy pits conservatives against the liberals and divides the people of Daegu.
Statue of former president raises eyebrows
Women mistakenly blamed for Korea's declining fertility rates—pressured to focus solely on domestic roles.
Blame game: women bear the brunt of Korea’s birth rate crisis
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
Mrs. Jolly motivates the team post-game, celebrating their victory against FPS. At the same time, she emphasizes the importance of teamwork and resilience.
High school girls’ volleyball bows out early at KISAC
The varsity team celebrates their bronze medal. Although they failed to reach the finals, they wrapped up the tourney with a win and a bronze medal.
High school boys’ volleyball ends the season atop the KISAC podium
Steven Jang and Akari Kojima in sixth grade rock their customized futsal uniform for Sports Day. They love the addition of their names on the back and point at it proudly.
DIS streamlines uniform and jersey purchases through new website
Cross country teams blaze a new trail at KISAC debut
Cross country teams blaze a new trail at KISAC debut
Freshman setter Agnew Kim prepares for a serve receive. She lets her teammate, Sophia Bae, know the timing of the switch for a swift transition from defense to offense.
Varsity and JV girls’ volleyball both take third at SKAIS
The varsity crew stands tall with their three-peat trophy. Being the aggressor, they dominate the tourney and attain the trophy with ease.
High school boys’ volleyball makes waves in Busan
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Daegu derby
From "A" to Alpha
From “A” to Alpha
Archery on trend
Ready to Teach: 1, 2, 3, ears on me!
“DIS” School Rules ep.1
Daegu derby
From "A" to Alpha
From “A” to Alpha
Archery on trend
Find your future
Find your future
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Ready to Teach: 1, 2, 3, ears on me!
“DIS” School Rules ep.1
Pet Peeves Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Pet Peeves Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Eco-Lution Episode 6: Mass Consumption
Eco-Lution Episode 6: Mass Consumption
Fashion Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Fashion Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Students Write Their Own Future. Free Forgery Now!
Jets Tailspin: Students on trial for forging parent’s signatures on permission forms
Comic: Miscreant #1-Faye and Kelly
Comic: Miscreant #1-Faye and Kelly
Comic: Basketball Season
Comic: Basketball Season
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?
  • K-5 Key Club Kimchi Event: Saturday, November 30
  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Grades 3-4 Christmas Origami Night: Tuesday, November 26
  • SKAIS STEM Fair: Saturday, November 23
  • High School Student Council Garden Party: Friday, November 22
  • First Day of ASA Season 2: Monday, November 18
  • RSIR Elementary Day Camp: Saturday, November 16
  • Talent Show: Friday, November 15
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
Colin Ji

Colin Ji, Writer

Colin Ji has been part of the Flyover staff since he first came to DIS in middle school. He has a mixed bag of interests, enjoying everything from guitar and sports to playing cards and cooking. As a cooking hobbyist, Colin finds that his interest and experience on the subject is a great opportunity to express himself through the written word – with the help of fellow staff members, of course. 

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"On your mark, get set, go." The elementary boys starts off strong after the whistle. They maintain their pace and cheer each other up.

[Photo] From miles to milestones

Ethan Rossmeisl, Section Editor
October 22, 2024
Sixth-grader Ellie An's endurance is stretched to the limit as she huffs and puffs through her first SKAIS tournament. Coach Coleman's relentless drills helped her pace herself and adjust to the longer distance.

[Photo] Cross country team narrows but newcomers step up

Alex Seo, Writer
October 8, 2024
The new Coupang shipping center in Daegu as big as 46 soccer fields. Courtesy of Coupang.

Cut Your Losses: Coupang & E-Commerce Expansion

Colin Ji, Jade Lee, and Alyssa Chang
March 8, 2022
Beautifully browned, crispy slices of sourdough bread house three kinds of cheese. Photo by Colin Ji.

The Science Behind Grilled Cheese

Colin Ji, Jessica Woo, and Alyssa Chang
November 30, 2021
Thoroughly mixed salad with a creamy ricotta cheese on top

The Science Behind Fresh Ricotta Cheese

Colin Ji, Writer
October 21, 2021
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