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The complete digitization of education has come far earlier than anyone had predicted or, frankly, wanted. As the COVID-19 pandemic forces billions of people across the globe into isolation, schools and universities, as well as a large number of businesses, have migrated to cyberspace. Zoom, a remot
Column
Juhoon Lee Senior Staff Reporter
2020.04.30 21:49
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The world has been turned upside down. We are in the middle of a global health crisis that is taking lives, increasing unemployment, and making daily life difficult. The virus started spreading in Korea in late January when most students were on winter break. Still, even then it affected a lot of st
Column
Berhane Weldegebriel Staff Reporter
2020.04.30 21:49
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Even before the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, South Korea’s denizens were infamous for their religious fervor. Yet, those outside of cults rarely idolize their pastors or fathers. Many fail to find even the slightest similarity between an almighty god and your typical hoary Korean cult leader, so it is h
Column
Han Hee Jang Staff Reporter
2020.04.02 21:35
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Empty streets, canceled flights, and online meetings: these are the realities that most people are facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It is one of the biggest disruptions in recent human history, with many countries enforcing city and country-wide lockdowns. Airlines are taking a hit as world travel
Column
Jaymee Palma Assistant Editor
2020.04.02 21:35
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As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge around the globe, governments have imposed travel restrictions and urged people to reduce face-to-face interaction to contain the outbreak. As there is no vaccine currently — although several countries are presently carrying out trials — preventi
Column
Zunnoor Awan Junior Staff Reporter
2020.04.02 21:35
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In February 2020, Facebook announced the ten winners of the annual Systems for Machine Learning (ML) Research Awards. Facebook’s main purpose of presenting such awards is to not only deepen collaboration with academia, but also potentially find impactful solutions in the areas of developer toolkits,
Interview
Joon Ha Kim Head of Society Division
2020.04.02 21:35
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For the Greater GoodBy Han Hee Jang Staff ReporterWith the start of the semester delayed by two weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, most universities have turned to online platforms to conduct lectures. KAIST is no exception. Students in KAIST enjoyed the period of “freedom” initially given, but
Debate
J. Palma and H.H. Jang
2020.04.02 21:35
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The virtue of bravery has long been touted to be worthy of medals and celebration. But true acts of bravery in the modern age seldom earn praise — more often than not, they face punishment. Yet, many courageous figures have risked everything, not because of the applause, but despite the certain lack
People and Community
Juhoon Lee Senior Staff Reporter
2020.03.27 20:10
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Throughout human history, the distinction between “us” and “them” has always been present. “Us” refers to people around our vicinity who may share the same language, religion, and customs. We are not responsible for “their” actions, and we are always distinct from “them” and owe “them” nothing. This
Aspects of Society
Joon Ha Kim Head of Society Division
2020.03.23 18:18
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Many of us are unaware of the social constructs that we have gotten used to. We make certain political statements because many others do the same, and we accuse certain subcultures of insensitivity simply because others have stigmatized them — all without knowing exactly why. The logical foundation
Column
Jae Hwan Jeong Senior Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:57
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I didn’t understand.I gained consciousness without understanding a single thing about myself or my surroundings, and an attempt to discover myself ended in disaster. Here I am, freefalling and letting gravity pull my body to doom. I closed my eyes. If only I knew my life would be this short, I would
Society
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:57
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With the inevitable end of 2019, I reflect on the resolutions I made eleven months ago. As all new year’s resolutions tend to be, mine were grand promises of living a healthier life, being better at managing my time, and making more time for the things I like. Well, as I sit writing this article to
Column
Jaymee Palma Assistant Editor
2019.12.20 22:57
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Tesla presented its new vehicle on November 21: the Cybertruck. Elon Musk — dubbed the real-life Tony Stark for his modern visionary and revolutionst take on technology — uncovered the blandest vehicle imaginable: a pick-up truck. Prior to its unveiling, a pick-up truck with a Tesla logo seemed inco
People and Community
Joon Ha Kim Head of Society Division
2019.12.20 22:56
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Waiting for A Better InstagramBy Jaymee Palma Assistant EditorA picture is worth a thousand words. This age-old adage is exemplified by Instagram, one of the world’s most popular social networking sites. Home to personal users, businesses, and influencers alike, Instagram has revolutionized communic
Debate
J. Palma and J.H. Jeong
2019.12.20 22:56
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Every full-time undergraduate student at KAIST who entered after 2011 has experienced the Happy College Life (HCL) and Exciting College Life (ECL) programs in their freshman year. The KAIST Herald interviewed Mr. HyunJune Dhong, the manager of the Freshman Program Designers (FPDs) and proctors. Coul
People and Community
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:56
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It is another cold winter in Korea. Colder, if you are a graduating high school senior anxiously waiting for the college acceptance letter you crave so much. Unsurprisingly, arguments regarding the fairness of the college admissions system have arisen, with disputes especially focused on the ratio o
Column
Dong Min Kim Junior Staff Reporter
2019.12.20 22:29
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Anyone mildly interested in football has surely heard the term “Sonaldo”. Reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s best football players, it is actually the nickname for Heung-min Son, the forward for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the captain of the South Korean national team
People and Community
Joon Ha Kim Head of Society Division
2019.11.27 17:13
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Mental health issues are prevalent among young adults, with suicide being one of the leading causes of death among students. The conversation about mental health needs to be brought to the fore. Especially in KAIST, where students are under intense pressure, it is important to get rid of the negativ
People and Community
Jaymee Palma Assistant Editor
2019.11.27 17:13
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A Bastion of PrivilegeBy Jisun Lee Junior Staff ReporterWhich one were you born with — a gold spoon, a silver spoon, or a dirt spoon?These terms have become increasingly popular in Korea recently, used to describe how wealthy a situation or family people are born into. They communicate growing disco
Society
Jisun Lee, Jae Hwan Jeong
2019.11.27 17:13
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Amidst forgotten deadlines, missed classes, and failed exams in KAIST, it’s pretty common to hear the phrase “I want to go back to elementary school” from sleep-deprived students. Amongst my many memories from elementary school, perhaps the most unforgettable is this: on the first day of first grade
Society
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2019.11.27 17:13