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Public protests against government standardization of history books

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

On Oct. 12, the South Korean government announced its proposal to become the sole regulator of the content of history textbooks used in curriculums. The current system implemented in 2010 allowed high...

COEX receives threat from ISIS

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

Islamic State of Iraq and the Syria (ISIS), a terrorist group that gained notoriety in 2014 for its mass killings, abductions, and beheadings, threatened to bomb COEX, a large shopping mall complex on...

New Teachers 2015

New Teachers 2015

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

The SIS community welcomed twelve new teachers for the 2015-2016 academic year: Ms. Bruttig, Ms. Feng, Mr. Green, Ms. Harman, Ms. Lin, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Morales, Ms. Sadler, Mr. Silber, Mr. Thomson, Ms....

Varsity swimmers gain insight through coaching sessions

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

Recognizing the enthusiasm of potential varsity swim team members, Coach Cindy Presse and Coach Ji Min Kim devised a method to channel swimmers’ talent in the service of others. The coaches introduced...

AISA Volleyball Review

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

Hours of practice and preparation culminate in the Association of International Schools in Asia (AISA) and KAIAC tournaments, where teams are given an opportunity to showcase the skills they have polished...

SOS: Why gender equality is a win-win situation

SOS: Why gender equality is a win-win situation

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

You are walking down the street and come across two men throwing punches at each other. As a spectator, you would probably feel a mix of fear, danger, and for some more than others, excitement and anticipation....

Colors of Adolescence: White

Colors of Adolescence: White

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

Sometimes, even the most common experience holds a special place in your heart: A young girl thrusts open the gym door and leaves the frenzy of jump ropes and screaming children. The purple frustration...

Television Therapy: “The Big Bang Theory”: the therapy that should not be your only therapy

Television Therapy: “The Big Bang Theory”: the therapy that should not be your only therapy

TTAdmin | Dec 4, 2015

When schoolwork feels difficult and none of your problems seem to work out, it is tempting to sink into hours of guilty pleasure. To that end, American sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” is a perfect refuge...

Discovering omniscience: To infinity and beyond

TTAdmin | Nov 9, 2015

The infinite monkey theorem states that a monkey hitting keys at random on a typewriter keyboard for an infinite amount of time will type any given text, even the complete works of William Shakespeare....

Stuff Seniors Say During College App Season

Stuff Seniors Say During College App Season

TTAdmin | Oct 30, 2015

Snobby senior (ooh alliteration!): Why is he/she applying to MY school? He/she’s not even qualified! Look at him/her, then look at ME: look at all of MY accomplishments! You see? You see?! Wow really...

Residual effects of gun policy demand social, legal change

Residual effects of gun policy demand social, legal change

TTAdmin | Oct 30, 2015

There are many contradictions in the society we live in today. As highlighted in a recent comment circulated on social media, while women who seek abortion must seek counseling and go through several rigorous...