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Cartoon
Chaemin Lee Cartoonist
2023.12.19 00:37
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Christianity, the world’s largest religion, has several denominations. Various cultural and liturgical differences dictate how Christmas, the central festival of Christianity, is celebrated. Three of the largest denominations include Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodox Christianity. A 2011 repo
Feature
Zunnoor Awan Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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Picture this: a snowy night where the world outside is blanketed in a soft layer of white, and the only sounds are the gentle melodies of Christmas carols and the laughter of loved ones gathered around. You’re snuggled up in a gigantic blanket, with hot chocolate warming your hands and a box of tang
Feature
Sung-Bin Park Junior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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There’s no better distraction to final preparation than planning for the Christmas holiday. If you have the food, drinks, and movies to enjoy ready but haven’t yet decided where to enjoy them, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s your all-comprehensive recommendation list for Christmas go-tos. Alo
Feature
Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2023.12.19 00:37
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We are heading towards the end of 2023, and Christmas is right around the corner. Low temperatures, dry air, and gloomy afternoons bring the long-awaited winter vibe and the anticipation of winter holidays. Alongside Christmas and New Year, a number of other holidays are celebrated during the cold m
Feature
Fuad Samadov Head of Culture Division
2023.12.19 00:37
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As children, most of us may have eagerly waited for generous Santa and red-nosed Rudolph to stop by and place our gifts under the Christmas tree. The lighthearted carols and magical tales, the crisp scent of pine and cinnamon, the comforting warmth of the crackling fireplace and our family may be th
Feature
ChaeYeon Ryu Editor-in-Chief
2023.12.19 00:37
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An ivory tower is a metaphorical location used to describe a comfortable position in life, which often implies seclusion of a person from the practicalities, difficulties, and realities of the world in pursuit of his passion and desires. It is a term widely associated with academia, as they enjoy re
Column
Sean Tristan De Guzman Senior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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The recent move of the South Korean government to gradually increase the quota of medical school admissions has thus far been met with a mix of support and disapproval. This is spurred by recent cases of critical patients in rural areas being denied services in hospitals due to a lack of personnel.
Debate
Sean Tristan De Guzman Senior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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Medical schools hold a seemingly aristocratic status in South Korea. Exceptional, distinguished, elite — these are only some of the words that describe the dream of many parents and students in the country. Since 2006, 3,058 aspiring doctors have been entering this prestigious fortress every year.Wi
Debate
Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2023.12.19 00:37
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Since its inauguration this fall semester, ASCEND has grown to become one of the largest clubs in KAIST. With its ultimate goal to be an accessible home for anyone who wishes to enjoy sports, ASCEND hosts regular events across six main sports, open to all members regardless of their experiences or s
Interview
Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2023.12.19 00:37
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It can be hard to admit that you’re a privileged person. Privilege, after all, comes in many forms. Some people have privilege based on how they look. Others enjoy privilege from the family or country they happen to be born into. There is privilege based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, and
Column
Cris Jericho Goh Cruz Senior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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Establishing a significant milestone for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) space exploration program, Sultan Al Neyadi made history as the first Arab to serve on the International Space Station (ISS) for a remarkable six-month mission as part of Expedition 69, (the 69th long-duration expedition to the
People and Community
Balsam Al-Hadithi Junior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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I walk into the supermarket with my nose perhaps a bit too firm and my cheeks a bit too pink, completely startled by the regular holiday rush hour of perhaps too many people and yet so happy to see this overwhelmingness again. I listen to the squeaking of my shoes as I step on the melted snowflakes
Column
Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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On a late night in my room with a sleep-deprived head, I looked out the window only to be startled by what appeared to be a platoon of seven planes floating through the sky in unsettling unison. I was mesmerized by the executed coordination but was shaken awake by a mindless thought that the planes
Column
Andrei Kim Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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9 years. I still can’t believe it’s almost been a decade since I started my journey in South Korea. From the young age of 14, just when I was already dazzled at the glimmering opportunities in the Philippines, South Korea showed me that there are even brighter stars I can reach. It taught my younger
Op-Ed
Sean Tristan De Guzman Senior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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I’ve been a Herald reporter since the beginning of my life at KAIST. It was the first club I ever joined as a university student, not necessarily thinking of it as a community to be a part of. I simply wanted a way to enhance my writing — to force myself to write regularly — and, sure, make some ext
Op-Ed
Cris Jericho Goh Cruz Senior Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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The 2023 Global Startup Internship Seminar (GSIS) was held from November 29 to December 1. Organized by the Center for Global Strategies and Planning (GSP), GSIS provided support to students wishing to gain guidance for their future startup careers. The event consisted of various on-site and online
News
Kyu-Ri Kim Head of Society Division
2023.12.19 00:37
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The KAIST swimming team KAORI ranked first and third place in men’s and women’s competitions respectively in the 30th Korea University Swimming Championships held in Gimcheon Indoor Swimming Pool on November 11 and 12. The competition consisted of two divisions: Division One for professional swimmer
News
Jihyun Kim Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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The KAIST Herald interviewed Dongjae Kang, the incumbent President of the Undergraduate Association (UA), regarding his presidency.Q. Please introduce yourself to our readers.Hello, I am Dongjae Kang and I am the 34th President of KAIST UA . My term started on December 27, 2022, and the end of
News
Jihyun Kim Staff Reporter
2023.12.19 00:37
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On October 31, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and the Korea Start-up PromotionAgency announced KAIST-led startup companies Raion Robotics and Aldaver as the grand prize winners of the preparatory startup and startup league of Challenge! K-Startup 2023, the largest startup contest in Korea.
News
Francis Erluph Barro Cabanting Junior Staff Report
2023.12.19 00:37