The Allure of the “Nice Body”

People Who Want to Keep Memories of Their Bodies

The desire to make one's appearance look better is a basic human want. As the world changes, this phenomenon is appearing in various new forms, such as showing off images of physical appearances through social media.Exercise is a big trend among teenagers, with many of the high school students a

Teenage Insecurities

Teenagers -- do you stay at home all the time, afraid to venture out and meet new people? Do you feel stupid, guilty, or ugly? Ask any teenager walking by and they will give you at least one insecurity that is tormenting them. It gets so bad sometimes that some teenagers shut themselves off from the

A Method to Instantly Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emission

“Is renewable energy the only solution to resolve CO2 emission from the coal industry?” This question arose during my Bioengineering class as we began learning how to approach problem-solving. Through the application of any biology and chemistry concepts, each student was encouraged to come up with

Gen Z’s Interest in Short Media

Social media undoubtedly is a huge part of the younger generation, Gen Z. It allows users to share pictures, videos, and messages. One of the most popular platforms among Gen Z is Instagram. The major features in Instagram are Stories, Reels, and Feeds. A common characteristic of these features is “

Insight into the Old Times

What does art mean for 21st-century contemporary artists? And what is the social role and meaning of their work? How can modern art communicate with the public, without being limited by the conventional obsession with visual aesthetics? An exhibition, Lee Bul Beginning, has broken down some of these

Relationship between Upper and Lower Classmen Must Be Changed

School, where everyone starts attending from a young age, is a place to be educated. Not only do students learn at school, but they build new relationships with peers, including with upperclassmen. These relationships vary depending on the country and culture. To explore the different relationships,

Future of Standardized Tests After the COVID-19 Crisis

In the past year, COVID-19 has changed our lives. At all stores, schools, and government buildings, as well as on public transportation, people stay apart from each other. They are expressionless, with the bottom half of their face covered with a mask, and have their temperature checked every time t

Delivery Drivers At the End of Their Rope

Covid-19 is a dreadful catastrophe that will go down in history for its effect on society and the changes it brought to the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. Employees started to work from home instead of going to their actual workplaces, and schools switched to video communication platfo

Teenagers’ Musical Life During the Pandemic

Music plays a role in moving people's minds. People also feel joy and sadness as they watch performances in which artists sing and play musical instruments.During COVID-19, music can also be a great comfort for teenagers.Most teenagers these days enjoy music, and many of them also go to live per

Mandatory COVID-19 Testing for Foreigners

In early March of this year, both the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Gyeonggi Provincial Government mandated that all foreign workers get a coronavirus test and that all violators would be penalized with a fine. For the over 85,000 foreign workers in Gyeonggi Province, the deadline to get tested

LDS Syringes

A Possible Game Changer

As the race is on to vaccinate the world, shortcuts, or alternatives on vaccinations have erupted on a variety of issues. There are some negative examples such as people cutting in line to get vaccinated or countries using vaccination diplomacy (the use of vaccines to improve a country's diploma

Benefits and Limitations of Snapchat

In the 21st century that we live in, social media has become an essential part of teenagers’ lives. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, ninety percent of teenagers ages 13-17 use social media today. Many social media apps are the foremost reason for the popularity. Ev

Buildings with Unique Designs

But What about Plagiarism And Safety?

Modern-day civilization has flourished with new designs and expressive colors. As design flourishes, architecture is becoming increasingly creative day by day. However, today’s architecture ironically involves applying similar looks or structures. Also, as people seek societal attention, radical arc

Impact on the Elimination of SAT Subject Tests

On January 19th, the College Board announced that SAT Subject Tests are now being eliminated on college applications. Originally, the exams were one of the major requirements that students had to satisfy on college applications. However, now that the Subject Tests are eliminated, this sudden change

Dietary Choices During the Pandemic

Recently in Korea, the story of Minji Kim, a nutritionist who provided lobster for school meals, became a hot topic because of the dietary choices she made.She drew the attention of various media, saying that she received great reactions from her school students. Recently, Minji Kim has been scouted