The end of 2017 was marked with devastating natural disasters ranging from hurricanes in the East Coast to wildfires in the West Coast. Puerto Rico especially received heavy blows due to Hurricane Maria, which ravaged through the Carribean island with 155 mph winds and more than 30 inches of rain. The long term effects of…
Introducing Our 19 JSR
The 19th Semester of the J Student Reporter Program at Korea Daily has been officially begun and the time has come for the esteemed student editors and reporters to be introduced. This semester, out of the many applications we received, just about 50 students were chosen this Spring. Out of these 50 students, 15 student…
Journalism about Journalism
It is written in The Elements of Journalism that “the purpose of journalism is not defined by technology, nor by journalists or the techniques they employ.” Rather “the principles and purpose of journalism are defined by something more basic: the function news plays in the lives of people”. This is the precise reason why journalism…
CSPA: Learning the Art of Journalism
Inside one of the top journalism schools in America, students from all over the world wait with breathless anticipation in Columbia’s Pulitzer Hall, the home of the School of Journalism. Anxiety and joy lingers in the air. Students greet one another as they take their seats and wait for the thrilling workshop to commence. From…
JSR Begins Again
On January 6th, J Student Reporter opened its doors to new incoming reporters and returning reporters and editors marking the start of JSR’s 19th semester. Led by Whitney Ahn (JSR Program Coordinator), the official orientation was held at Korea Daily Headquarters. JSR provides an unique opportunity for all young reporters to submit weekly news articles…
Spending Money or Time?
With the holiday season coming to a close, it is now time to reflect. Although the last few months of the year are considered the most wonderful and festive, people realize they spend too much time on greater or more expensive gifts rather than thinking about the thought put into a gift. They also forget…
The History of Black People’s Struggles in America
In recent years, the United States has seen a number of racially motivated attacks and protests against people of color and the statutes regarding them. Americans have seen the clashes of white supremacists and people against racism in general. The most violent one being in Charlottesville, Virginia. Things like this comes as no surprise when…
Same Accent, Different Reaction?
In America, a country where it is known to be the “melting pot,” different races and distinct cultures blend together. Tracing all the way back to the 19th century in America, immigrants migrated to America seeking for a better economic condition. Chinese were the first Asians to arrive in America. Although there were different immigrants…
Controversy Occurs Following A Celebrity’s Death
As if a part of a cruel joke, as the fireplaces grow warmer and the festive season came nearer, Korea seemed to be swept into a series of cold and unfortunate news. One of the happenings that perhaps most shook the nation was the death of a popular KPOP singer, Jonghyun of a popular boy…
Numerous Issues Still Remain in Preparation for PyeongChang Olympics
The 2018 Winter Olympics are already upon us – and with it, a whole host of problems that may threaten to derail this year’s Games. For South Korea – the announced host country of this year’s Games – 2018 will be its second time hosting the Olympics, the first being the 1988 Summer Olympics in…