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SIS holds its annual Forensics, Music, and Drama awards ceremony

SIS holds its annual Forensics, Music, and Drama awards ceremony

Daniel Shin, Editor-In-Chief | May 13, 2022

On May 2, SIS held its annual Forensics, Music, and Drama Spring Awards ceremony, during which nine high school students were recognized as recipients of either the Coach’s Choice or Director’s Choice...

Awards ceremony honors seniors

Awards ceremony honors seniors

Cherlin Kim, Managing Editor | Apr 30, 2022

With the approaching end to the ‘21-22 school year, seniors experience their final days at SIS—their hard work rewarded through the Senior Awards Ceremony held on April 29.  Both Academic Excellence...

Graphic by Grace Lee (10)

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...

SIS holds first live concert since COVID-19 outbreak

SIS holds first live concert since COVID-19 outbreak

Cherlin Kim, Managing Editor | Apr 28, 2022

With the start of COVID-19 in 2020, all concerts held by the music department have either been postponed or held virtually through pre-recordings and live streaming. On April 21, HS Strings, High School...

Brooklyn subway shooting: How it all unfolded

Brooklyn subway shooting: How it all unfolded

Daniel Shin, Editor-In-Chief | Apr 28, 2022

What began as a normal early-morning commute on the New York City metro turned into a near-death experience for everyone on board when Frank R. James, 62, opened fire on a moving subway near 36th Street...

AP Art show opens with inspiration

AP Art show opens with inspiration

Minjae Chun, Design & Production Editor | Apr 22, 2022

From April 21 to 28, the art department is hosting the annual AP Art show in the atrium. Current AP 2D Art, Design, and Drawing students displayed four to five artworks from their AP art portfolio...

Photo by Lauren Kim (11)

A collective fight against the Ukraine crisis: SIS chimes in

Cherlin Kim, Managing Editor | Apr 14, 2022

Following Russia’s first attack on Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian residents have been living under inhumane conditions—stripped of their homes, education, and food. The country is in desperate need...

Graphic by Cherlin Kim

Let’s re-orange the orange pass system

Cherlin Kim, Managing Editor | Mar 24, 2022

With Omicron surging, South Korea hit an all-time high in Covid cases by mid-February and continues to intensify through March. The usual, exciting school atmosphere packed with club activities and tournaments...

Sunny Lee (12) and Hannah Kim (12) at Busan Haeundae Beach

Senior trips excite students

Minjae Chun, Design & Production Editor | Mar 24, 2022

  With less than three months left this semester, seniors have been going on long-awaited trips with their friends. Seniors are taking advantage of long weekends and the upcoming spring break...

Alyssa Lee (10) gets ready to reserve a serve.

SIS varsity badminton team wins first KAIAC league match

Joseph Chun, Design & Production Editor | Mar 24, 2022

On March 18, the SIS varsity badminton team played its first KAIAC league match against the Chadwick Dolphins, securing a victory by winning 18 out of 20 matches. The only matches SIS lost were a girls...

SIS receives official confirmation from WASC

SIS receives official confirmation from WASC

Jack Lee, Reporter | Mar 16, 2022

Every six years, members of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visit SIS to evaluate the school’s performance in various areas such as academics and business administration. This...

MAT hosts Pi Day events

MAT hosts Pi Day events

Joseph Chun, Design & Production Editor | Mar 16, 2022

During office hours of March 15, Mu Alpha Theta (MAT) held pie-related activities to celebrate Pi Day, March 14––a date which corresponds with the constant π (3.14).  MAT originally attempted...