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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal voted down by Senate

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal voted down by Senate

Young-Jin Park | Apr 3, 2019

On Mar. 26, the Senate voted down the Green New Deal resolution sponsored by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Senator Edward J. Markey. The result was largely expected by most political...

Kanye drifts West from politics

Kanye drifts West from politics

Young-Jin Park | Nov 21, 2018

Following complaints of misrepresentation regarding his support for political messages, Kanye West tweeted on Oct. 30 that he would distance himself from politics and focus on being creative with his music....

South Korean Min Ho-shik, 84, center, hugs his North Korean family member Min Un Sik, right, during the Separated Family Reunion Meeting at Diamond Mountain resort in North Korea, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. Hundreds of elderly Koreans from divided North and South began three days of reunions Tuesday with loved ones many have had no contact with since the war between the countries more than 60 years ago. At left is an unidentified family member of North Korean Min.(Kim Do-hoon/Yonhap via AP) KOREA OUT

Time runs out on family reunions

Young-Jin Park | Sep 14, 2018

For most survivors of the Korean war, the deepest scar from their tribulations was losing beloved family, whether it be their demise or their separation across the different aisles of the 38th parallel....

Multiple SIS sports teams to lose coaches for next year

Multiple SIS sports teams to lose coaches for next year

Young-Jin Park | Jun 9, 2018

With many faculty members who are departing the school or are no longer coaching, multiple sports teams face the prospect of losing their coaches for the 2018-2019 school year. The cross-country team lost...

Chung Hyeon after the Australian Open

Chung Hyeon after the Australian Open

Young-Jin Park | May 3, 2018

Following Chung Hyeon’s upset at the Australian Open three months ago, he has continued to impress in his ascent in world rankings. In his most recent singles performance at the Miami Open last month,...

Conflict in Eastern Ghouta continues

Conflict in Eastern Ghouta continues

Young-Jin Park | Apr 16, 2018

In Eastern Ghouta, a rebel stronghold just east of Damascus, the capital city of Syria, bombings and now ground invasions continue to devastate the area. Since the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)...

Democrats win big in Virginia and New Jersey

Democrats win big in Virginia and New Jersey

Young-Jin Park | Dec 7, 2017

After years of disappointing results, Nov. 8 marks the first big wins for Democrats. Ranging from off-cycle gubernational elections in Virginia and New Jersey to small district elections, Democrats were...

New sundaeguk restaurant near SIS

New sundaeguk restaurant near SIS

Young-Jin Park | Nov 7, 2017

Fortunately, students at SIS have many delicious restaurants to visit after school. Myeongin Mandoo, Kassy’s Kitchen, Coffee Toah, and Popeyes are all examples of places that students enjoy eating. Another...

Large student body, more competition

Large student body, more competition

Young-Jin Park | Nov 5, 2017

This year, SIS has the biggest high school class in its history. At 439 students, compared to last year’s 428, there is an increase of 2.5 percent. While the changes may seem small overall, there are...

DACA repeal:  What does it mean?

DACA repeal: What does it mean?

Young-Jin Park | Oct 18, 2017

The protection for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants implemented by President Barack Obama was repealed by President Trump on the 5th of September, putting 800,000 people at risk of losing...