• 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
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

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Residents of faith hall gather together for a picture to capture the exciting moment, their hands full with all the goods they bought.
Bring on the bazaar buzz
Freshman CJ Park and sophomore Yujun Piao boast their AI design, "Project Signify." Their algorithmic codes convert sign language into words and letters, surprising the audience.
DIS STEM Fair 2024 ignites dedication and innovation
Fifth graders Logan Nam, David Hur, and Braydon Kim proudly showcase their project on the effects of video games on mood and personality. They aim to shine with a first place in their final year of elementary school.
Budding scientists explore the wonders of STEM
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
Dr. Willette and junior Jerome Kwon stroll around the campus for a quick chat. Far from the stereotype of a strict secondary principal, Dr. Willette’s outgoing personality enables him to connect with students on a personal level.
A walk and a talk with Dr. Willette
Both excited and nervous, Aileen steps on the baseball field and announces the opening of the first game of the Korean Series. Her confident voice resounds through the stadium. Photo courtesy of the Kim family.
Lions superfan’s banner steals the show, leads to Korean Series spotlight
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
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
The middle school trio holds up the winning trophy. They prove that team work makes dream work.
Trail construction almost cancels SKAIS cross country but races prevail
Aiden Hwang (number 34) in sixth grade aims the ball toward the goal with precision and power. He maintains his unwavering focus as he drives toward the goal.
Ups and downs at middle school SKAIS soccer finals
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
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
Comic: Miscreant #2-Ebel
Comic: Miscreant #2-Ebel
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
  • 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
  • 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
Sankeeth Udayakumar

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor

Sankeeth, a sophomore, returns for his third year in Jets Flyover. Although he continues his passion for comics, he dives into a new career as a photographer. This year, Sankeeth hopes to hone his photography skills to capture memories on campus and send out witty graphics from time to time. 

All content by Sankeeth Udayakumar
DIS Crossword: AP Courses

DIS Crossword: AP Courses

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
May 16, 2024
Arthur Silva in fourth grade sends a pass across the pitch. He eyes a striker on the opposite end.

[Photo] Elementary futsal teams host first-ever friendly matches against local school

Andrew Shim, Writer
December 12, 2023
Bus attendants Yong Suk Han and Jin Seon Hong stand outside to interact with the students when After School Activities ends.

[Photo] Don’t throw them under the bus

Daniel Beck, Writer and Graphics & Design
December 12, 2023
Mrs. Kim and Mrs. Morissette round up eager bakers to show off another day of successful delicacies. The young chefs fill their mouths with cupcakes and bring the leftovers home for friends and family.

[Photo] Mini maestros of the mixing bowl

Kevin Huh and Luna Kang
December 6, 2023
Jiah Lipsky in 2nd grade expresses her love for fuzzy creatures through her bunny-shaped cookies. Each features a white chocolate fur coat and chocolate eyes.

Soi Shin in 2nd grade presents her latest creation: a star-shaped cookie topped with a colorful array of sprinkles, chocolate, and strawberry syrup.

Isabelle Tose in 3rd grade indulges in a mouthwatering moment as she savors the delightful flavors of her sugar cookies.

Intently engaged in her artwork, second-grader Viviana Kwon prepares to sketch sweet animals onto her chocolate chip cookies.

Adorable teddy-bear cookies are first-grader Elena Nam’specialty. The chocolate bows add to the charm.

Maha Rahman in second grade concentrates on her camera to capture a perfect moment.

[Photo] Young shutterbugs take steps to match the pros

Leewen Wang, Leanne Yoon, and Catherine Park
October 26, 2023
Dr. White sits on her new desk and talks to students and teachers about leaning and teaching methods.

[Photo] The doctor is in: DIS obtains new Learning Strategist

CJ Park, Leanne Yoon, Luna Kang, and Catherine Park
October 5, 2023
Sports Riddles

Sports Riddles

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Leanne Yoon, and Solah Han
May 18, 2023
DIS Lunch Clubs Crossword

DIS Lunch Clubs Crossword

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
May 1, 2023
Crossword: DIS Classes

Crossword: DIS Classes

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
February 16, 2023
Five Fun Facts About School Supplies

Five Fun Facts About School Supplies

Sankeeth Udayakumar and Elizabeth Ryu
February 2, 2023
Riddle by Sankeeth Udayakumar.

Classroom Riddles

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Jessica Woo, and Elizabeth Ryu
October 26, 2022
Mad Libs: Chuseok Break

Mad Libs: Chuseok Break

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
September 13, 2022
Comic: Summer Vacation

Comic: Summer Vacation

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
May 25, 2022
DIS Crossword: Spring

DIS Crossword: Spring

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
April 27, 2022
DIS Crossword: Korean Food

DIS Crossword: Korean Food

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
March 23, 2022
Comic: Robot Seasons

Comic: Robot Seasons

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
March 8, 2022
Guess the Book Titles

Guess the Book Titles

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
February 9, 2022
Comic: New Year's Resolution

Comic: New Year’s Resolution

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
December 14, 2021
Thanksgiving Jokes

Thanksgiving Jokes

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
November 17, 2021
Comic: Knock Knock Halloween

Comic: Knock Knock Halloween

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
October 28, 2021

Comic: Two Divided by Ten

Sankeeth Udayakumar, Photographer and Photo Editor
September 13, 2021
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