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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Censorship is not unprecedented in China. For several years, China has made headlines over its notorious censorship involving media giants such as Google and Facebook. They limit services such as Netflix, forcing companies to license content to Chinese competitors so that it can be cherry-picked and
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Joon Ha Kim Head of Society Division
2019.11.27 17:13
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"Welcome.”The robotic voice resounded through the pitch black room. Our gang of three stood stock-still for who-knows-how-long, but at last I resolved to at least find a light switch. Alas —Clang! A box was in my path. I tripped, stupidly rolled on the floor, and hit another big box.“Ouch, that must
Society
Chrysan Angela Staff Reporter
2019.11.27 17:13
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After working in a neuroscience laboratory for over a year, I still get excited whenever I tell my friends about my research. It was focused on investigating the expression and localization of a particular protein, and my experiments frequently involved imaging brain tissue slices. This required me
Aspects of Society
Isabel Crisostomo Contributing Reporter
2019.11.27 17:13
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If the sun is shining, it must be warm outside. This has always been a reliable, indisputable fact of life. At least it was, until five years ago when I decided to move from the Philippines to South Korea as a high school student. I’ve gotten used to life in Korea since then, but the period in betwe
Aspects of Society
Jaymee Palma Assistant Editor
2019.11.27 17:13
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Serious discussion on climate change is overdue, or perhaps overdone. With so many authorities trivializing the effects of global warming, and with a series of unsuccessful attempts to defend the truth, the general public does not pay heed to the severities of climate change anymore. This is why Gre
People and Community
Jae Hwan Jeong Senior Staff Reporter
2019.11.20 22:23
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We have all heard about innovative solutions to uninspiring classroom lectures and shorter-than-goldfish-attention spans. 21st century education models are being grafted into existing university programs, with the hopes of adapting to new technologies and the changing job landscape. The Minerva Scho
People and Community
Jaymee Palma Assistant Editor
2019.11.20 22:23
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A Whistleblower's SagaBy Chrysan Angela Staff ReporterThere was once a fabled whistle, known to exist but feared and admonished. For eons this weapon lay untouched, but eventually, a brave individual found this whistle, blew it, and set the world on fire. The saga does not end there; in fact, that w
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Chrysan Angela / Jae Hwan Jeong
2019.11.20 22:23
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We are born kicking and screaming into this complicated world, without a choice otherwise. But as soon as we learn how to speak, we are forced to make decisions for which we are held accountable. We start our line of dominoes with the smallest choices, such as choosing what toy we want to play with.
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Joon Ha Kim Head of Society Division
2019.11.20 22:23