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The Promethean challenge in the digital age

The Promethean challenge in the digital age

Eric Hyunseung Cho, Copy Editor | Apr 3, 2024

“When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters – one represents danger and one represents opportunity.” - John F. Kennedy Prometheus was a titan known for his intelligence...

Superbugs vs. Miracle Drugs: The looming antibiotic apocalypse

Superbugs vs. Miracle Drugs: The looming antibiotic apocalypse

Eric Hyunseung Cho, Copy Editor | Nov 28, 2023

Antibiotics have long been hailed as the “miracle drugs” of the 20th century. Their introduction transformed the landscape of modern medicine, turning once-lethal bacterial infections into treatable...

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ChatGPT mathematics accuracy decreases from 98% to 2%

Eric Hyunseung Cho, Copy Editor | Sep 26, 2023

A recent study from Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley revealed that ChatGPT exhibited a decline in performance for specific tasks in June compared to its March iteration. These...

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How accurate is 98 percent on Turnitin’s AI detection?

Eric Hyunseung Cho, Copy Editor | Aug 25, 2023

On April 4, Turnitin released its AI detection software to 10,700 educational institutions in an effort to counter AI-assisted cheating. Turnitin’s new software falsely flagged the use of AI. For example,...

#RaisingAwareness: Stuff or Fluff?

#RaisingAwareness: Stuff or Fluff?

Paul Moon, Managing Editor | Apr 17, 2023

If you visit Twitter, it is common to see trending hashtags such as “#standwithukraine,” “#savetheplanet,” and “#protectthechildren” on the front page. These hashtags are also found in the...

Cinema scope: relapsing into reboots and remakes

Cinema scope: relapsing into reboots and remakes

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Apr 14, 2023

A rebooted “Harry Potter” TV show, a continuation of the “Ghostbusters” franchise, and new “Lord of the Rings” films.  In the last year alone, studios from across Hollywood have revealed...

Astronomically high budget, worth it?

Astronomically high budget, worth it?

Eric Hyunseung Cho, Copy Editor | Apr 5, 2023

Each year, the US spends billions of dollars on NASA for aeronautics research, human space exploration, technological development, and robotic spaceflight. This year alone, President Biden signed off on...

Cinema scope: ifs, buts, and director’s cuts

Cinema scope: ifs, buts, and director’s cuts

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Mar 15, 2023

On March 18, 2021, “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” a director’s cut of 2017’s “Justice League,” was released on HBO Max. This came after years of online fans incessantly campaigning with...

Non-GMO Foods: Stuff or Fluff?

Non-GMO Foods: Stuff or Fluff?

Paul Moon, Managing Editor | Mar 15, 2023

Non-genetically modified organisms (Non-GMO) foods and drinks are a huge industry. Non-GMO is any organism that has not been genetically altered through modern genetic engineering techniques. The non-GMO...

Your choice: a lifeless ocean

Your choice: a lifeless ocean

Paul Moon, Managing Editor | Apr 29, 2022

The rolling surface of the ocean is disrupted by a fishing net crashing into the depths. Thousands of fish, dozens of sharks, and several marine mammals are indiscriminately pulled to the surface. Of the...

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Academic Anecdotes: Friday Fatigue

Joseph Chun, Design & Production Editor | Apr 28, 2022

After yet another long school week of summatives and assignments, the week’s highlight was awaiting me––Friday night. After a few more hagwons, I rushed back home and turned on my PC game where my...

Changing the feedback culture, Part 3: Inflated grades, inflated expectations

Changing the feedback culture, Part 3: Inflated grades, inflated expectations

Jordan Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief | Apr 15, 2022

Straight As no longer hold much meaning within our school. When most students’ grade point averages (GPA) typically reside in the mid to high 90s, the distinction is not as special as it once was. Back...