Many students dream of taking part in diverse club activities throughout their university life. It is through college clubs that students get to share precious memories and connect to college communities. As the new semester begins, a variety of clubs at Ewha, ranging from music and arts to sports a
Campus NewsBREAKING: Fire breaks out at Ewha Campus Complex (ECC), no casualties reportedOn March 31, a fire broke out at the Ewha Campus Complex (ECC) near the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) unit on the B6 floor at 14:05. 22 firetrucks and 89 firemen rushed to put out the fire. S
In the wake of the recent tragedy at Seoul Seo2 Elementary School, there has been a nationwide call to bolster the authority of teachers and standardize public education. Teachers across the nation took to the street to protest 11 times, resulting in the passing of the Teachers Rights Restoration Bi
On July 18, a teacher at Seoul Seo2 Elementary School took her own life, leaving the nation in shock. She was a young teacher who had just started her career, but it was later revealed that she suffered from extreme stress due to malicious complaints from parents. Following the incident, numerous ca
Critical question emerges over public release of suspected criminals’ personal information In the wake of repeated disturbing crimes that have rocked South Korea, public outrage has surged across the nation. One incident that occurred on May 22 involved a man assaulting a lone woman for no apparent
Despite being widely known for its rapid technological advancements and economic prowess, South Korea grapples with a deep-rooted challenge that threatens its future prosperity: youth unemployment. As the country witnesses a surge in college graduates and a shrinking availability of decent jobs, the
Why are Koreans obsessed with luxury goods?Scrolling through photos on social media, countless images of hocance, a combination of hotel and vacance, luxury goods, and fine-dining are being uploaded without a break. Such sights induce ostentatious and imitative consumption that tends to make individ
Aftermath of fire incident at ECC A fire broke out in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit on floor B6 of ECC on March 31, 2:05 p.m. Appropriate evacuation procedures were taken to minimize any possible casualties, and approximately four weeks later, the school is still working toward
The status quo of South Korea’s drug crimes : How to combat current rise in drug abuse cases Over the past few years, South Korea has been grappling with a sharp rise in drug abuse cases, a problem that was not commonly considered a national obstacle until recently. The issue has been brought to the
No more than a minute long, the video ends in a flash before swiftly moving onto the next one. This is called a short or a short-form video, a form of content that contains and shows off everything it has to offer within an average of 15 to 60 seconds. After watching a few such videos on autoplay, i
What is campus journalism?Campus journalism, usually perceived as any type of student-run news content including information related to the campus as well as the society as a whole, appears in many schools through either a campus press or campus newspaper. With the development of technology and vari
Oftentimes, menstruation is described as a sort of “magic” that visits women once a month. Though it is a natural physiological phenomenon that half of the human race experience throughout most of their lives, the word menstruation itself is constantly replaced by euphemisms. However, behind these a
Campus NewsEwha’s Concert for Peace supports end to war in Ukraine Concert for Peace, a small gathering hosted by the College of Music as a means to wish for peace in Ukraine, held lunchtime concerts every weekday in front of the Russian Embassy starting from March 21. Professor Bai Il- hwan who bel
Through the eyes of tourists from around the world, Korea’s capital is renowned as the hub of K-pop culture, street food, palaces, trendy fashion, and much more. From Koreans’ perspective, Seoul is seen as a city of job opportunities from conglomerates, cultural experiences such as exhibitions and c
With frequent protests taking place throughout the subway lines since Dec. 3, 2021, it has come to the attention of many that people with disabilities are being left behind in various areas of technical advancement in transportation. Likewise, whether the elderly population can adjust to the new dig
What is gukppong? Gukppong is a compound of the Korean word for a nation (guk) and the drug methamphetamine (known in Korean as philopon), which forms a Korean expression for showing excessive national pride. A salient example of gukppong is Do You Know Club, which is a sarcastic expression criticiz
The United States Soccer Federation and its men’s and women’s national teams recently concluded a six-year fight over equal pay resulting in the women’s team receiving equal pay for game appearances and tournament victories to what the men’s team receives. However, the status quo of equal pay in Kor
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, South Korea has recognized and admitted 3,575 refugees into the country as of Dec. 31, 2021. In 2013, South Korea became the first Asian country to pass the Refugee Act and its Presidential Decree and Enforcement Regulation, putting the
Many car companies around the world have set 2022 as their goal for kick-starting level 3 autonomous cars. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT), referring to the scale established by Society of Automotive Engineers, has classified autonomous vehicles from to 5 based on the amo
The so-called “pro-ana” craze has arisen as a growing trend amongst young South Korean women. Short for pro-anorexia, pro-ana refers to the promotion of habits related to anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder that causes extreme weight loss and fear of personal body image. According to the National H