Gongcha
Gongcha is one of Korea’s most popular bubble tea brands that can be found roughly anywhere around in Seoul. Its menu is diverse, ranging from the original Thai tea to fruit juice, green tea...
One of the most iconic movies of the 21st century, “Ratatouille” was premiered on June 22, 2007 and grossed a total of $620.7 million at the box office. The animation film, named after the French dish...
Be afraid…be very afraid…it’s that magical time of the year, Halloween! Every year as autumn begins, people are seen trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and dressing up, spreading Halloween spirit....
by Youngseo Jhe and Andrea Kwon
Rating: ★★★✩✩
Price: $
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We peeked through the clear windows and rang the broken doorbell in hopes of opening the closed door...
With services catering to unaccompanied diners and single living situations, Korean society is increasingly becoming geared toward young singles, reflecting both the rise of honjok and the country’s...
By YOUNGSEO JHE, ANDREA KWON
Rating: ★★★★✩
Price: $
Andrea:
Youngseo:
A tower of toppings teetered on the table. Thin slices of meat were fanned out on a large plate, ready...
Chuseok, also known as Korean Thanksgiving Day, is one of the most important holidays in Korea. It is a three-day holiday celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar. Koreans...
Lotte World Halloween festival
Unlike America, South Korea does not have a big culture of trick-or-treating and dressing up in costumes. But Lotte World offers this treat. What sets Lotte World...
On June 8, SIS’s summer vacation officially started. Screams of “I will make this the best summer ever” and “Yes” were overheard, as students poured out of the high school building. Rising seniors...
Mrs. Terbrueggen
For Jessica Terbrueggen, an English teacher, this summer vacation was an opportunity to bond with her family and to enjoy some time alone with husband, James Fischer.
With her whole...
By YOUNGSEO JHE, ANDREA KWON
Opening the heavy door to Soraya, the doorbell chimed in a high clear note. As we entered, we were welcomed into a small traditionally-styled store full of references to...
The weather is getting warmer and colorful flowers are finally blooming, but it seems like not everyone is enjoying these beautiful moments. May and June are busy seasons for all students, teachers, and...
