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Take a Break
Park So-yoon
2011.04.17 01:10
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THE FOUNDER of the Seiyon.net, Yonsei's most used online community, has a rather cozy online nickname: Seiyonmom. Or should we say founder"s," since Seiyonmom is not a single person but a group of six members? This month, *The Yonsei Annals* met two of those founders, Kim Jun-mo (left) and Lee Sang-yun (right) (Sr., Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engin.). Here is what they have to say about the community that they have grown.
People/Yonseian
Kim Jee-hyun
2011.04.16 00:56
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THE WORD, “past” is simply defined as “the time before the moment of speaking or writing,” but it means more than just an indication of the time. The past is filled with memories that cannot be easily forgotten. Oscar Wilde once said “memory is the diary that we all carry about with us,” and people often look back on the past and reminisce of their old days. This month, *The Yonsei Annals* had a chance to interview Yonseians on what moment in the past they wanted to go back to and why.
Voice on Campus
Chung Jun-hee
2011.04.16 00:45
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Editor's Pick
Lim Kyoung-taek
2011.04.15 21:10
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IT’S MARCH. Which means freshmen will be entering school. Now, this may not be all good since these freeloaders will take advantage of you and ask for free meals. Already suffering from skyrocketing tuition and living costs, you are aware that you cannot afford an increase in food expenses. Unfortunately, you have been caught by a group of hungry freshmen and escorted to the cafeteria. You never realized how expensive Yonsei cafeterias were when you weren’t the ones buying, did you? At this point, you might wonder what cafeterias are like in other schools. To answer your question, *the Yonsei Annals* takes a look at what it’s like elsewhere.
Take a Break
Yang Do-young
2011.03.06 22:49
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“THE IPHONE will be released soon in Korea.” On October 2009, immediately after hearing this news, Yoo Ju-wan (Fresh., College of Engineering (fusion major)) decided to learn the iPhone programming language. In just a couple of months, he launched the first version of “Seoul Bus,” an app that tells users where a particular bus is at the moment. He was a high school sophomore. Since then, “Seoul Bus” has beaten all other free apps, with more than two million iPhone users having downloaded it.
People/Yonseian
Chung Jun-hee
2011.03.06 13:24
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WHAT POPS into your mind when you think of NASA? Maybe you think of perfectly immaculate laboratories filled with geeky scientists like Sheldon and Leonard from the sitcom *Big Bang Theory*. Or maybe you think of a place where you can see aliens like Drew Barrymore did in *E.T.* This month *The Yonsei Annals* had a chance to meet Shin Jai-won (’78, Dept. of Mech. Engin.), a significant figure at NASA. As an Associate Administer for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, the third highest position in the agency, Shin manages the airspace system in the United States.
People/Yonseian
Chung Jun-hee
2011.03.06 13:01
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THERE IS nothing better than watching TV shows on weekends aftera long, weary week of work. Laid back on a sofa with some snacks inone hand and the remote control in the other, fatigue melts away witha good laugh. However, there are some people who cannot fully enjoy theseentertaining TV shows on weekends - those who make them. Especially forNah Yung-suk ('94, Dept. of Public Admin.), the producer of "One Night,Two Days," every Sunday is nerve-wracking as he waits for the public'sreaction of the 80-minute piece in which he had poured all his energy overthe past week. Loved by people of all ages, and having the highest viewerratings among current variety shows, the program earned him great fame andhonor. However, behind the success, there was more to how he has made itup to this point.
People/Yonseian
Baek Jae-yeun
2011.03.06 02:04
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JOHN TRAVOLTA, hair greased slick, dancing in a leather jacket to the old tunes. Julie Andrews and seven kids singing the "Do Re Mi Song." Audrey Hepburn humming "Moon River" as she strums the guitar by the window. There are movies with soundtracks that linger longer in your memory than the stories themselves do. Here's our own picks of such hidden masterpieces.
Editor's Pick
Kim Jee-hyun
2011.03.03 23:42
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Take a Break
Yang Do-young
2011.03.03 21:33
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USUALLY, A thesis is written by college students in their senior year or by graduate students. Yet Kim Seung-chan (Soph., Dept. of Biotech.) published his research in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods as a high school student in 2008. Since, he has received the Presidential Science Scholarship and the Korea Young Talent Award for this thesis, and published four more theses, continuing his work at Yonsei University. The Yonsei Annals interviewed this young, budding scientist.
People/Yonseian
Roh Shin-young
2011.03.03 21:15
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ONCE A week, Kim gasps as he climbs up the hideous slope towards the auditorium. He barely manages to grab the closing door of the hall, finds his seat, and shortly after, the hymn slowly turns into his lullaby. As Yonsei requires students to attend Chapel for four semesters, Chapel is an essential part a Yonseian's life. However, the participation rate for Chapel is often poor and numerous students fail to pass Chapel. Some students say the Chapel requirement involves forcing a certain religion on students, and others say changes should be made to attract students. How do Yonseians feel about this controversial issue?
Voice on Campus
Kim Jee-hyun
2011.03.03 21:13
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FASHION CHANGES in the blink of an eye. Once you think of buying a trendy item, the next fashion musthave comes out. Yonsei students are knownfor their sensitivity to these fast-evolvingfashion trends and their good taste and style.These days, more and more students not only just follow the trend; they create one, adding their personal uniqueness. However, sometimes following the trend without considering one's own style or pursuing a distinctive fashion that is too much different from others may result in undesired attention. Although fashion sense is an undeniably subjective matter, we heard what Yonseians had to say about fashion on campus.
Voice on Campus
Kim Ju-hyun
2011.03.03 20:24
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With the advent of the Internet, people can enjoy shopping anytime, anywhere. No more long lines to stand in, no more crowded stores and no more fighting over parking spaces. Just one click and you&rs
Enquete
Chung Ji-yoon
2010.11.30 19:03
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DRESSED IN plain hanbok, Park Song-ei (Jr., Dept. of Nursing) greeted The Yonsei Annals reporters with a smile and a drumstick in her hand. Park is learning Seongpo nong-ak* from Master Lee In-su, a traditional pungmul* melody of Iksan that could have died out without Master Lee. Surrounded by several janggu* and kkwaenggwari* rolling around on the floor, Park modestly unravels her story, explaining her passion of the last five years.
People/Yonseian
Roh Shin-young
2010.11.01 16:56
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MANY STUDENTS often express wishes to visit a foreign country, to ski on the Alps, to walk the streets of Paris, and visit other famous landmarks. However, few ever say much about the beautiful places
Voice on Campus
Roh Shin-young
2010.11.01 16:53
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Enquete
Kwon Tae-yong
2010.10.31 18:04
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WHEN DO you doze off in class? When you are tired from the all-nighter you just pulled off? When the professor is murmuring? When the text material is so boring that your brain cannot help taking some rest? But you rarely doze off when professors are cracking some sharp-witted jokes, do you? Such is the power of humor; it keeps you focused, it keeps the communication between student and lecturer intact. But good humor is not just used to prevent sleep. According to Kim Jin-bae (’86, Dept. of Theology), it can change our lives completely.
People/Yonseian
Cha Min-tae
2010.10.31 15:06
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CALLED "YONSEI University's Professor Hawking," Shin Hyung-jin (Sr., Dept. of Computer Science) is goingafter his dream to become a computer programmer while fighting a life-threatening disease that he had since hewas six months old. That disease is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a cruel illness that slowly takes away Shin'smuscle strength and constantly puts him under the fear of breathing problems. SMA, however, did not dampen Shin'sburning enthusiasm for learning. Along with the help of his friends, family and IT devices, Shin has eagerly continuedstudying and pursued his dreams. After taking some years off due to hospitalization, he is now finally headed for graduationnext February, nine years after Shin first entered Yonsei University in 2002. The Yonsei Annals interviewed this passionateengineering student, who is a shining example of overcoming what is perceived to be an insurmountable challenge.
People/Yonseian
Baek Jae-yeun
2010.10.01 06:20
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RECENTLY, A new Korean term has spread rapidly, especially among the young generation. The word Ing-yeois being widely used to indicate a person who does nothing much, idling away a lot of free time. In thedictionary, it is originally defined as "something that remains above what is used or needed." When the wordliterally refers to a person, it possesses a slightly negative connotation, implying uselessness. Still, it has crept into oureveryday vocabulary, well describing and representing the feelings of many people in society. Taking a closer look,The Yonsei Annals asked students how they view the word Ing-yeo.
Voice on Campus
Baek Jae-yeun
2010.10.01 05:04