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Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2021.04.14 17:33
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Dear Reader, I have always loved words and appreciated the power they hold. When I was younger, I’d look for invented words that capture the elusive feelings of fleeting moments — sonder, for the realization that every person you pass has a life as complex as your own; onism, the awareness that you’
Letter
Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2021.03.28 16:33
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As part of our 50 Years of KAIST Feature, The KAIST Herald interviewed KAIST students, alumni professors, foreign professors, and administrative staff to get their insights on how much KAIST has changed over the years, their memories of KAIST, and what they think KAIST should focus on in the future.
Feature
Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2021.03.28 16:33
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In February, I attended several of the events celebrating KAIST’s 50th anniversary. In the forums and speeches, a goal that was consistently emphasized by former president Sung-Chul Shin was KAIST’s quest to become a “global value-creative leading university”. To do this, the university will focus o
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Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2021.03.28 16:33
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Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2021.03.25 17:29
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Starting from April 1, 2020, all travelers entering South Korea have been required to complete a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine at their own residence or at government-approved quarantine facilities. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues with no clear end in sight, KAIST has allowed international stu
International
Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2021.01.14 20:13
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Dear Reader, One of the most vivid memories that I associate with December is the sight of potted poinsettia flowers on my grandmother’s terrace. Lined up in a row with their bright red leaves, they signaled the beginning of the Christmas season for me growing up. Towards the end of last month, I bo
Letter
Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.12.14 13:56
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Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.12.09 16:03
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My life as a student had been marked with achievements and top grades, probably not unlike most people in KAIST. Consistently hard-working, always knowing the correct answers, endlessly aiming for the best score in class — these were the typical characteristics of a good student that I embodied (emp
Op-Ed
Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.11.20 22:35
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It’s the third time I’ve slept at 4 a.m. this week, and it’s only Tuesday. This is the reality of November for most KAIST students. As we inch towards the end of the semester, most days are like fighting the Hydra — finish one homework, and two more appear in its place. The cycle of projects, presen
Letter
Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.11.20 22:35
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Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.11.18 15:18
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Dear Reader, The October chill is upon us once again. Although the changing of seasons is a yearly occurrence, I am always surprised when the leaves start falling and the days grow shorter and colder. It’s a startling reminder of the imminent end to a year that has been full of unrealized potential
Letter
Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.10.14 19:33
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Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.10.14 15:15
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Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.09.25 20:22
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The year 2020 seems like the start of a dystopian novel, and yet, we are framing it as the “new normal”. We frantically try to gain control over a downward-spiraling reality by pushing it into a box and labeling it as a freak year. But the truth is, the disasters that plague us this year — the typho
Column
Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.09.25 19:46
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Dear Reader, To me, writing requires some degree of introspection. It has become my excuse to force the worries of the world to fall away — and so, I find myself writing this letter on a bench by the duck pond, allowing myself the rare opportunity to just let my mind wander. Granted, this method is
Letter
Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2020.09.23 21:25
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Around the world, the problem of police brutality is finally being recognized and condemned. The mandates of many police forces have been twisted and manipulated by personal biases, and by those in power. Instead of serving as a force to protect the people, they have used their position of authority
People and Community
Jaymee Palma Assistant Editor
2020.06.23 01:47
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KAIST is one of the few universities in the world that gives unconditional scholarships for all international students. Its Vision 2031 explicitly states its goal of becoming a “world bridge” through globalization. However, in the KAIST campus, “globalization” is an intangible concept that remains o
Spotlight
Jaymee Palma Assistant Editor
2020.06.11 13:58
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Iaalay ko ang aking buhay, pangarap at pagsisikap sa bansang Pilipinas. I have been thinking more and more about the national pledge that I have grown up reciting every morning before school starts. Even after five years, I still remember it perfectly. One line in particular stands out to me the mos
Column
Jaymee Palma Assistant Editor
2020.05.26 21:58
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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