ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • [K-12] NJHS Women's Health Access Dress Down Day on May 23rd.
  • 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.
  • Buddha's Birthday on May 15th.
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday.
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Tommy Jang in 11th grade attempts to catch the foul ball launched by a batter with his glove, but fails to do so. Spectators in baseball stadiums are allowed to catch and keep the ball that are flown to them during games.
Student Council swings for the fences but the Lions strike out
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
The health-care workforce protests with passion in response to the newly announced transformation. Unprepared increase of the medical admissions quota leads to the downfall of medical education.
Expansion of Medical Admissions Quota in South Korea: Doctors’ Perspective
Pregnant teens in Korea are often shamed and suffer from intense stigmatization.
The trials of teen pregnancy
The New Wave Kill filmed the music video for their latest single in a small chapel in the woods. Photo courtesy of Juan Córdoba.
Audio engineer at day, live musician at night
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
This moment of love between warriors of two planets who come together as one solidifies the message of peace and unity the film highlights. Illustration by Elisa Triolo.
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. Illustration by Christine Park.
Stardew Success: Earn endless income in the hit indie game
(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
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
Maddox Jolly and Ali Karam stretch thoroughly before the impending game. Since the boys battled for two whole days, stretching proved to be essential.
Jets score first goal since last season at KISAC
Kim Yeong Woong leads the Lions in home runs. He must improve his defense if he wants to become a true superstar in the KBO.
Home run hero Kim Young Woong leads Samsung Lions on offense but shifts infield positions
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
Midfielder Leewen Wang dribbles across the field and gets through five defenders. Her teammate Amy sprints to assist her.
Jets suffer defeat in the Daegu derby
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
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
Mary Cho
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
Catherine Park
Comic: The Struggling Senior
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
Triple Tune Twist
Triple Tune Twist
Peculiar Bites: Pizza Edition
Peculiar Bites: Pizza Edition
Why did you come to DIS?
Why did you come to DIS?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • [K-12] NJHS Women's Health Access Dress Down Day on May 23rd.
  • 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.
  • Buddha's Birthday on May 15th.
  • 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
Nadia Woo

Nadia Woo, Writer

Nadia Woo, a senior at DIS, decides to wrap up her high school career with a final hoorah. The title of Jets Flyover staff writer adds to her legacy. She derives inspiration from a wide variety of her life experiences and hobbies, from live concerts to cozy video games. She delights in meeting people from diverse perspectives across the world and always surges at the chance to overcome her own ignorance. After years of longing for an outlet to express herself, she finally bursts onto the scene, vowing to leave no leaf unturned in her quest to bring people together exploiting the art of journalism.



All content by Nadia Woo
Stardew Valley, the indie game developed by ConcernedApe, offers players several ways to earn a ton of in-game loot. Illustration by Christine Park.

Stardew Success: Earn endless income in the hit indie game

Nadia Woo, Writer
May 3, 2024

[Podcast] Jet’s Jukebox Episode 1: Bleachers, Self-Titled

Nadia Woo, Writer
April 30, 2024
Modern day shoegaze inspired by My Bloody Valentine’s Loveless.

Highlights: Alternative darlings of the 21st century

Nadia Woo, Writer
March 31, 2024
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.

[Photo] Varsity basketball seizes the crown in Gyeongnam

Ethan Rossmeisl, Writer
March 26, 2024
School of Rock: DIS teachers share the bands that make the grade

School of Rock: DIS teachers share the bands that make the grade

Nadia Woo, Writer
March 4, 2024
A tattoo artist carefully hand-pokes each dot of ink into the client’s forearm. Handpoking is a form different from the conventional tattoo machine method that most people are used to. It creates a more vintage look.

Rising from the shadows: A deeper look into South Korea’s “illegal” tattoo artists

Nadia Woo, Writer
February 18, 2024
My Music Resolutions for 2024

My Music Resolutions for 2024

Nadia Woo, Writer
January 31, 2024
Evangelion’s Asuka and Jolene Kujoh from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure tune in to “Goodbye Julia”.

Iconic Anime OSTs

Nadia Woo, Writer
January 17, 2024
Setter Dylan Wang (number 1) and outside Ethan Rossmeisl (number 5) received the all tournament team medal along with seven other players. Both DIS players performed phenomenally throughout the tournament, especially in their grand finale against the KISJ Dragons.

[Photo] Volleyball Jets wrap up the season with a strong finals run

Ethan Rossmeisl, Writer
December 13, 2023
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
Sophomore Anna Yoon dives to save a tough spike from NLCS. Coach Balint gasps in awe at the hustle play.

[Photo] Girls end the season with a bittersweet finale

Annie Cho and Bonnie Kim
December 6, 2023
The 1975 rocks out at a concert and gets fans hyped.

The 1975 at their very best

Nadia Woo, Writer
November 27, 2023
Autumn albums essential for audiophiles

Autumn albums essential for audiophiles

Nadia Woo, Writer
November 21, 2023
Photo courtesy of The Weepies official website.

[Photo] Nadia’s Fall Album Essentials

November 21, 2023
JV girls leap up to block an incoming spike. The crowd watches in awe. The roof prevents an easy point and allows the Jets to strike back.

[Photo] Jets volleyball girls fly to Camp Walker for a rematch

Eugene Sung, Dylan Wang, and Leanne Yoon
November 9, 2023
Varsity setter Apple Jun calls for the second touch. She runs the play in her head before the serve receive.

[Photo] High school girls fall short at SKAC finals

Annie Cho, Leanne Yoon, and Dylan Wang
November 1, 2023
The boys team lets out a final roar to end the long day of futsal.

[Photo] Elementary schoolers win big in season kickoff

Annie Cho and Luna Kang
October 12, 2023

Wave to Earth launches a new era in North America

Nadia Woo, Dylan Wang, and Catherine Park
October 11, 2023
Sophomore Chris Ryu spins the volleyball on his finger as he watches his teammates get ready.

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

Ethan Rossmeisl and Dylan Wang
October 5, 2023
Violet fills the hall as the stage lights up.

LANY bares their soul in Seoul

Dylan Wang, Nadia Woo, Jessica Woo, and Catherine Park
September 19, 2023
John and Daniel are like bread and butter on stage through years of practice. Photo courtesy of @wave_to_earth on Instagram.

The Next Generation of the K-indie Scene Arrives in Seoul

Ava Cho, Nadia Woo, Jade Lee, Grace Chae, Catherine Park, and Jodie Lee
January 19, 2023
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Daegu International School's student news site
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