I am staying in Sydney on my half-year study leave, which used to be called “sabbatical”. The notion of staying idle on sabbatical is from a bygone era. Relieved of teaching this semester, I have been doing research and recharging myself for the coming semesters. When people ask me what I am doing h

In the face of the unprecedented global pandemic, midterm exams this year were fraught with technical issues, confusing exam formats, cheating, and unclear guidelines. Now with the end of the semester fast approaching, there have been concerns about whether final exams will be held online or on-camp

Across the nation, more people are choosing to stay at home due to their fear of the fast-spreading coronavirus, and with the country’s Crisis Alert level elevated to its highest level. This caused a dramatic spike in food deliveries leading to what some call a serious environmental issue, as the ce

For university students this semester, going to school has meant turning on their laptops or taking part in a Zoom conference. The way students study has changed dramatically due to the spread of COVID-19. Most universities in Seoul are holding classes online without any confirmed dates for the resu

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, film and theater industries are losing customers due to social distancing. As a countermeasure to overcome this problem, untact culture, which reduces the chance of physical interaction, is gaining attention from these industries.The number of people heading

There are plenty of YouTubing couples, but not many are as successful as the comedic couple that run the hugely popular ‘Enjoy Couple’ channel that has 1.7 million subscribers. The channel, created by Son Min-su and Lim Ji-hyeon, upload content that revolves around mukbang, vlongs, and prank videos.

Ewha held its 134th Anniversary Commemoration on May 29 at the Grand Auditorium. Due to COVID-19, this year’s commemoration was held without audiences, and was broadcasted live online through school’s official YouTube Channel. Chairman Jang Myung-soo, President Kim Hye-sook, and other awardees atten

Daedong Festival, the annual school festival organized every May by the Student Government Association (SGA), has been postponed to the fall semester due to the novel coronavirus. Following this decision, the Office of Communications hosted the Sodong Festival to comfort students’ frustration. Two v

The semester-long online period coupled with quarantine protocols issued on a nationwide level has led to a decrease of visitors on campus. This phenomenon has not only had an impact on the university community, but also the school’s commercial sphere.Arthouse Momo has also been temporarily closed s

Kim Soo-jeong is the CEO of Korean Barrier-Free Films Committee (KOBAFF), a nonprofit organization that produces, screens, and distributes barrier-free films. Barrier-free films consist of audio descriptions and subtitles in reference to narration, dialogue, sound effects, and background music. KOBA

Growing up in the United States as an immigrant, Cho Eun-bit was surrounded by tastes from cultures across the globe. This inspired her to pursue International Studies at Ewha. Now, in Seoul, she owns two fine dining restaurants, Flower Child and Wildflower.“Eating borscht at my Russian-American fri

It is hard to answer. Then, how about this question, ‘who do you think you are’? Please don’t answer like “My name is ~” or “I am living in ~”. Answer the question that I asked in the way who you’re as you think yourself. Though people are asked to answer in that way, most people, if not all, are pr

Five years ago, when I first came to work at Ewha, most of what I knew about Korea was from books. I was born in the United States to Korean immigrant parents and had never lived in Korea before long-term. When I told my grandfather that I had been hired to teach courses on Korean society, he found

Even though using hygiene products is essential for women, not everyone, such as people with physical or developmental problems find it easy to utilize these products. Three university students, Lim Gi-won, Park Kyu-kyeong, and Oh Joo-eun, took the matter into their own hands.All three students are

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 have shown a decreasing trend, the country eased the previous regulation of social distancing to “everyday life quarantine” starting from May 5.The new regulations emphasize the importance of being cautious in daily life to prevent further spread of the virus. This has

The recent 21th National Assembly Election showed changes in that 57 women candidates were elected out of total of 300 seats. This marked the highest female candidates compared to previous elections regardless of the fact in an objective sense, only 19 percent of women comprise the National Assembly

A research paper published by the professor Lyoo In-kyoon's team was selected as the best research achievement of May, by Nature Communications, a prestigious journal of science and technology. Lyoo announced that it has been found that people with mild inflammation tend to experience decreased brai

The school library hosted the 2020 information retrieval training for five days starting from May 18 to 22. The session was held annually on April in-class. However, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the schedule was delayed and classes were held live online. The curriculum contained methods of using the

Ewha Green, the official color of Ewha Womans University, has long been a symbol of dignity, reflecting the school’s tradition. An official color is meaningful in that it reflects the school’s identity. It is used in various symbolic items, pamphlets, and advertisements as a way to impart a unique i