Photo courtesy: BBC News The phrase “New year, new me” echoes every January, a mindset and promise students make to themselves that this year will be different—better grades, sports awards, healthier routines, less procrastination, and stronger self-discipline. For a brief moment, it sounds so simple. Yet by February, many of these resolutions quietly disappear into thin air. This pattern isn’t because students are lazy; it reflects the pressure of resolutions and how excessi

Photo courtesy: New Scientist Your eyes are locked onto the screen while your fingers dance across the keyboard with ease and efficiency. The commotion and chatter around you is blocked by your noise cancelling airpods–the lo-fi study playlist muting any surrounding distractions. Whether it’s the tension from others’ concentration, the uncomfortable rigid chairs, or just the fact that you’re away from your bedroom, studying at cafes has a way of turning the switch that sparks

Photo courtesy: The Guardian Clad in her signature blazer and string of pearls, the woman who confidently approaches the pedestal is none other than Sanae Takaichi, the newly inaugurated prime minister of Japan. This year, citizens of Japan welcomed Takaichi, who is otherwise named as the “Iron Lady” by media outlets. Her victory against opponents with flashier backgrounds has continued to testify to her ambition. So who is this new prime minister, and how is she shaping inte

Photo courtesy: The Guardian A Global Meeting in the Amazon In November, nearly 200 countries gathered in Belém, Brazil, for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP30. Held in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the 30th annual conference was the first to be held in a rainforest, one of the world’s most vital ecosystems, holding over 150-200 billion tons of carbon. According to the United Nations, this year’s conference focuses on turning climate

Photo courtesy: Business of Fashion Winter is that time of the year when fashion reveals culture. When it's freezing outside, what people wear is not just about looking good, but it's more about warmth, comfort, and—sometimes—identity. Different countries around the globe have very different ways of dressing for the cold weather. And those choices say a lot about who we are. Our home country, Korea’s cold season is almost defined by long 패딩 (“pae-ding”), or simply put, long p

Photo courtesy: The Guardian It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, though beneath the holiday jingles and fairy lights comes the arduous task of choosing the perfect gift for friends and family. We’ve all exhausted our notebooks and candle options at one point or another, and yet, each December, the gift-buying frenzy makes stores overflow with shoppers under the Black Friday influence. Finding the right gift can be stressful, but there’s nothing quite like watching so

Photo courtesy: Getty Images In less than 10 minutes, $100 million of iconic jewelry was stolen from the home of France’s priceless artworks—the Louvre Museum (Phillips). With a ladder mounted on a truck, four thieves wearing yellow vests committed the greatest heist of the decade. However, this headline-making event drew not only widespread public attention but also fascination. What stood out most was that this heist wasn’t met with outrage but with curiosity and questions.

Photo courtesy: ABC News When I was young, I was fascinated by time travel. Therefore, it should be no surprise that I looked forward to a 25-hour day. Once a year, as the weather gets colder and the sky darkens faster, most North American and European countries “fall back” from daylight savings time (DST). They set their clocks back by one hour, creating an extra hour in the day. Aside from my excitement for the magical twenty-fifth hour, I never understood the purpose of Da

Photo courtesy: Forbes With a single command, it creates a Davinci-esque masterpiece. It calculates spendings in seconds and drafts a flawless email in an even shorter time. This is a digital Frankenstein monster: a writer, researcher, designer, and more, all in one system. It has evolved every day, pulling humanity further into its efficient orbit. Now, as artificial intelligence enters the workforce—not just as a complement to human labor, but as a substitute—many youths fi

Photo courtesy: Knight First Amendment Institution Freedom of the press is often regarded as the cornerstone of democracy. But today, the press is facing its greatest threat in decades. Journalists, editors, and even comedians are under attack for speaking the truth. From the imprisonment of journalists to the canceling of comedians, the boundaries of free speech are shrinking at an alarming pace.  A Global Decline According to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters

Photo courtesy: Seoul Foreign School Instagram As Field Day approaches, students buzz with excitement, nervousness, and perhaps a hint of anxiety. It’s the one day Seoul Foreign High School comes together to showcase their skills and talents.  While the games and events are fun, the best part of Field Day isn’t inside playing the games. It’s inside, observing the people.  Regardless of grade or year, the same types of students show up to every Field Day; it’s as if every grad

Photo courtesy: Play Station If you’ve ever hijacked a car, pulled off a five-star heist, or just went for a late-night drive, cruising down the highway in Los Santos for the vibes — you’re not alone. To most people, that’s just another Friday night in Grand Theft Auto. But at the University of Tennessee, it’s a part of history.  Grand Theft Auto, or GTA, is one of the most renowned (and controversial) video game series of all time. Recently, the University of Tennessee intro