Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19), the world as we know it has changed. In the midst of this global debacle, the sports world we all love has been devastated. The effects of the Coronavirus can be clearly felt in Hong Kong Stadium, the main stadium in Hong Kong. During t
Lacrosse is a popular sport among many people today, with its origin traceable centuries back to the Native Americans. Ever since it was first played in the Americas, lacrosse was considered a healing and spiritual sport. To the Native Americans, lacrosse was a game given to humanity by the creators
Beginning on March 9, the South Korean government started a nationwide distribution system for health masks after an ever-growing shortage caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). After previous attempts to distribute masks through other channels failed to provide an adequate amount
Although the daily number of new Coronavirus infections has dropped significantly in Korea, new infections are still popping up from travelers entering the country. Thus, the government decided to require every single person entering the country, citizen and non-citizen, to self-isolate in their hom
There are many accidents and injuries happening around us on a daily basis. While watching the news the other day, I learned that a 12-year-old child saved an elderly man’s life by doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). As a person who is interested in life-saving techniques, I thought it would
Here in Spain, every night at 8 pm, you will hear the whole country serenaded in thunderous applause and cheers from citizens for a brief few minute. From the honking of bypassing cars to the “¡Viva los médicos!” (Spanish for “Hooray medics!”) from the balconies, the whole country erupt
As we enter the month of April, I have now been doing online learning and practicing social distancing for nearly two months. Since the beginning of February, our school has been providing education through online learning due to the breakout of COVID-19 through the platform of either Google Meet or
With COVID-19 rapidly spreading worldwide, it’s inevitable that schools will have to change their learning environments to reduce the risk of infection. Schools in countries such as Korea and the United States have already fully adopted online learning through apps such as Zoom. Schools in Singapore
Imagine having your college entrance exam canceled not once but twice, consecutively at that. Sounds unimaginable, right? But that has been the case for international school students in South Korea as both the March 2020 and May 2020 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) were canceled due to COVID-19. The
One of the fastest-growing sports among international schools is track and field. Track and field is a spring sport that is played at many American schools and regarded as one of the most competitive sports in America. With the arrival of US garrisons in Korea, it was inevitable that track and field
Every Wednesday since 2018, I have been lucky enough to participate in a program called “Sharing to Learn.” This program gives me and other students the opportunity to teach English to the local Spanish-speaking children of Barcelona. As an aspiring teacher, this was a perfect activity for me to pra
When the first South Korean cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) were discovered in early February, many considered it insignificant. However, the virus spread throughout Korea at a rapid rate, and by the end of the month, there were over one thousand cases in the country. In response to the sudden e
Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan, China, the largest city in Central China with a population of over 11 million people, circumstances have been aggravating worldwide. According to the data provided by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at John
As someone who is dangerously close to needing an intervention for an addiction to Flaming Hot Cheetos, I am nowhere close to what you would consider a healthy eater. Nutrition-conscious consumption and calorie-regulation were habits previously unfamiliar to me, having enjoyed grilled pork belly at
Nowadays, people in Korea, are starting to enjoy drinking coffee after their meals as the coffee drinking culture has spread all over the country with the rapidly increasing number of cafés. Also, as more people discover coffee, they are also starting to enjoy desserts with their coffee. In r
COVID-19, or more commonly known as novel coronavirus, has upended the lives of students in South Korea with the Ministry of Education postponing the start of school until April 9th. Due to this, there has been a clear difference between the schedules of students who attend Korean school and those w
“Virus has changed every aspect of the election. I have not shaken hands with anyone since the start of my campaign this year.” As the government encourages ‘social distancing’ to limit the spread of the virus, a less number of public speeches. The recent COVID-19 outbreak has not only slowed down t
The last harmony lingers in the air as the spotlight fades on the three leading actors holding hands and looking forwards to an unseen future. The final note marks an end to the story of love, revolution, and hope in 19th century France: Les Miserables. After a few seconds of silence, the audience o
Every cheerleader gets passionate when discussing the question of “Is cheer a sport?” When people think of cheerleading, the initial thoughts that come to mind are girls dressed up in matching uniforms, cheering for their team at the top of their lungs on the sidelines, and that’s about it. There ar
I have enjoyed participating in volunteer activities for a long time. Throughout my freshman year, I used to be in charge of special events in the UNICEF club, and I also cleaned up public parks for my communities. As usual, during my sophomore year, I was searching for volunteering opportunities th