VOL.2 NO.2 December, 2014
CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL The Chadwick Waves
Revealing Santa’s Secret By Serah Park
How old were you when you believed in Coca-Cola is red), and now the prevalent image of Santa Claus? Santa Claus is a symbol of youth and Santa Claus is an exaggerated version of the original innocence. Every Christmas Eve, children are excited concept of Santa Claus, which is to help the poor or and are filled with big expectations of receiving orphans. presents from Santa Claus. Every night before Even though Santa Claus is a hypothetical Christmas, children wonder and try to stay up that character, he still has a big effect on all age groups. night waiting for Santa Claus to come to their house Adults keep the magic alive for younger generations through the chimney. who still believe in him. Parents buy presents for The real history of Santa Claus though, didn’t their children, couples buy Christmas gifts for each begin from a grandfather sneaking into the chimney other, and sons and daughters buy presents for their of their grandson’s house to give the presents. Saint parents. Nicholas was an actual man who finally changed over As mentioned before, during the weeks the years into Santa Claus. He wanted to help a poor before Christmas and New Year’s Day, people are nobleman with three daughters, but he wanted to do it busy buying presents for their family, and it leads to a anonymously. Thus, he decided to throw three bags of huge increase in the consumption rate, which gold through the nobleman’s window. However, the positively affects the economy. nobleman found out who had given the gold, and Even though Santa Claus is an imaginary after that, anonymous gifts of charity often were character, he makes the world beautiful - even though attributed to Saint Nicholas. he only does so during the Christmas season - full of In 1930, Santa Claus was first being used in children’s smiles, happiness flowing around the an advertisement for the Coca Cola Company. This streets, and pleasure for both those who give or ad made Santa wear red clothes (since the color of receive presents. http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/0/77/1207421- coca_cola_christmas6.jpg Life Threatening Virus Korean and American School Students
Ebola By Haeji Kim Studying for Scholastic Ability Test
Ebola is a serious issue all around the By Yunji Kim Math, and Writing and it takes more than 3 hours. world these days. Many people have been exposed and Not only can seniors can take the test but also many have died due to Ebola. Ebola doesn’t spread On November 13th, Korean high school sophomores and juniors are allowed to take it. through air or food, but rather through body fluids. seniors took the Korean Scholastic Ability Test They do not have to take it again once they are The Ebola virus has been in around for more (수능). It happens only once a year in Korea, so it done and can turn the American SAT score in than 35 years, however it got serious in March 2014. It is was a really important day for the seniors. They when they apply for university. spreading very quickly through the western part of Africa only concentrated on studying for a year because Because many people around the world and many people are taking action by making treatment of the Korean SAT and they had no choice in take the American SAT, there have been incidents and medicines to prevent more people from dying and what to do. They had to study seven subjects in that the tests were leaked and some cheated to get getting infected. Recently, Ebola has been studied and total, which were Korean Literature, Math, high scores. Korea was not an exception. America vaccine trials have started in Baltimore. Also in the English, Social Studies/Scientific Inquiry/ has lost faith in Korea and there is a high University of Maryland School of Medicine is also Vocational Education, and a Second Foreign possibility that some schools in America have researching new medicines to cure Ebola. Since Ebola is Language. People in Korea encouraged and doubts about the scores Korean students turn in. a very major issue these day, in many parts of the world, wished them good luck. Korea high school seniors have endured the medicine is being tested and used in trials in After eight hours of nervousness, seniors through the big tests. Students who just took the countries such as Britain and Switzerland. Here are some finally finished the test and there were not only Korean SAT said, “I tried not to get nervous suggestions that help prevent people from getting people who were crying, but also students who before the test, but I got really nervous when I infected by Ebola: were smiling because they were done with the was taking the test. I felt like I have to score good 1. Wash your hands frequently with soap tests. If they are not satisfied with the tests results, grade in the subjects I’m good at, so I was 2. Try to avoid other people’s body fluids or blood they have to wait another year to take it again burdened about it. After the test, I felt futile.” She 3. Avoid places where Ebola patients are being treated. until they are pleased with it. Since the test also gave some advice to the next Korean SAT 4. Avoid going to areas where Ebola has been reported happens once a year, it was unlucky for students test takers, “There is a possibility that you might who were not feeling well on that day. So, some not get the score you usually get, so to prepare for were tormented that they had studied for such a that, you should not only apply to higher long time only for the Korean SAT test but ended universities.” Some CI students are done with up with an unfortunate result. In extreme cases, a SAT test, while others are still studying for it. few of the students take these results so badly that Emily Park (Grade 11), who is the same age as they even commit suicide. Korean high school seniors, said, “the American Chadwick International students are SAT is better than the Korean test. The American studying for the American SAT and there are clear SAT gives students an opportunity to choose the differences from the Korean SAT. There is more date and they can take the test more than once a than one opportunity for students to take the year. But the test is in English, and most American SAT in a year, because they can retake international students are not as comfortable as the test even if they are satisfied with the result. students who have English as their first http://www.kartal24.com/43660-pendikteki-ebola-paniginde-mutlu-son They only take three subjects which are Reading, language.”
PAGE 1 Features December, 2014 MC Mong’s Comeback Heats South Korea with Debates By Irene Kim jail sentence and did 120 hours of community service. He was also banned from both KBS and The title of MC Mong’s new album -“Miss me or MBC. Later on, numerous media still raised Diss Me”- clearly provides insight into Korea’s questions about his willingness to join the army; in heated controversy over his comeback in September: response, MC Mong expressed disappointment at people longed for his musical comeback, but also his inability to join the army due to the age limit. hate him for what he has done. The media, understanding his concern, suggested he “Miss me or Diss me” has 13 tracks overall, volunteer to fulfill his service -volunteers can fulfill featuring some of the most popular Korean artists - the service until the age of 35 and at that time MC Hyorin, Ailee, Lyn, Bumkey and etc. The album’s Mong was 31 years old. However, MC Mong chose listed songs, unlike his previous music, are rather to stay inactive for 5 more years, leaving one to serious in their styles, like the title track “Did You Korean Constitution, state that all Korean men aged wonder whether he intended to miss the mandatory Miss Me?” portraying senses of loneliness and fear. between 18 to 30 need to fulfill their mandatory military service altogether or if he was spending the MC Mong gained a huge amount of support from military service. The only exceptions to this law are time reflecting on his wrong-doings? his fans throughout the first few years of his solo those ranking 4 or higher in the physical His comeback, therefore, was the center of a hot career. He was mainly known for his upbeat and examinations. In South Korea, all men need to go debate in Korea. Some supported the continuation of comic musical style. Although he first appeared on through a series of physical examinations to decide his musical career, while others remained skeptical Korean TVs as a member of the hip hop group, The if they are eligible for enlistment - anyone ranked as of his 5-year inactivity. His supporters listed People Crew, in 1998, his existence was often 1,2,3 are qualified for military service, while anyone examples of other celebrity law-violators - Hyeong- eclipsed by other members of the group. His rise to ranked as 4,5,6 are sentenced to public service or gi Jo, Hyuk-Jae Lee, G-Dragon and etc - who had fame only began with his commitment to the Korean complete exemption from the service. In 2010, shorter periods of inactivity, and argued that his five entertainment show “Non-Stop 4” in 2004. Later on, numerous evidence suggested that MC Mong pulled years of inactivity was enough to be forgiven. In the he began his solo career with his first album “180 out some of his teeth to avoid military service; he eyes of those against MC Mong’s comeback, Degrees” in 2004. Since then, he had relative later received a ranking of 5. The evidence was put however, MC Mong was merely a criminal trying to success in his musical achievements. forth by a dentist, who claimed to have been offered avoid his necessary duty by whatever means. Then what is the problem with bright musician? ₩80 million to pull out his healthy teeth. MC Mong Despite all these disputes, MC Mong’s new Throughout his career, MC Mong has denied the story, claiming that the money was a comeback album managed to attain top positions in continuously been involved in controversy. payment back to the dentist, which the dentist first all Korean music charts. Examples include his open criticism against offered him as an investment source. As a result, he The issue of military conscription is a heavy homosexuals on the entertainment show, “Most was cleared of the charge of military dodging. subject in South Korea. The nation is still officially Wanted”, in 2006, and his smoking scene in another However, he was found guilty of numerous attempts at war with the North, and it is considered the entertainment show, “1 Night 2 Days”, in 2008. The to postpone his enlistment date. His excuses include responsibility of every Korean man to show his best known controversy, however, is his avoidance foreign travel and preparation for the civil service patriotic love toward country by fulfilling the of our mandatory military service. The Korean exam - he actually used the time for his own musical service. While numerous opinions exist for MC Military Service Laws, as mandated by the South career. As a punishment, MC Mong went through a Mong’s actions, it is questionable whether the year of probation, was handed a 6-month suspended musician’s future career will be any more stable.
American College vs. Korean College By Diana Kim
Diana: Hey, what are you thinking about? make diverse friends? Minjin: Okay. I’ll be out soon. Minjin: I’m a junior and I don’t know which college Minjin: Yes, I do. But, I am going to live in Korea to go to. Would any college even accept me? Minjin: Sorry about that. But, I don’t have to study in after I graduate, so I need to build relationships with a different country to learn independence. I can stay in people here since I will be working with them in the Diana: Sure, do you have any preferences? a dorm at a university here or I can get a place near future. campus. And, honestly, I am afraid to live in a foreign Minjin: I can’t choose between a Korean university or country. Isn’t it dangerous? Diana: That doesn’t mean you don’t need global an American one. relationships. Moreover, an American university can Diana: Not really, it depends on you. If you don’t help you build your path to your future. Korean Diana: Of course, you should go to an American make yourself a target for crimes then you’ll be fine. universities just give you a degree to let you to end up college. You are a student at an international school. You are more likely to be killed in a car accident in in a big company. They don’t educate well and You will have a better opportunity to study in the Korea than being shot at in a drive-by in the States. provide the necessities to succeed and develop your States. What do your parents say? strengths. Minjin: Alright...but, you know there is the money Minjin: My parents gave me freedom, so it doesn’t factor, too. We will have to pay more to settle in a Minjin: But, there are many things that I would risk. really matter. But, my home is in Korea, and I don’t foreign country. want to leave my family behind. Diana: Isn’t it very challenging to get into a Korean Diana: Yes, that is true. But, there are opportunities college? There are good American universities, that Diana: You can come back during vacation and I’m for scholarships to help pay the extra costs. Some big are less known. In Korean society, if you don’t sure they will come and visit you on holidays. companies here will cover all your costs to study in go to a top 10 university then you are treated the States if you qualify. And, a college degree is like badly. Minjin: Yeah, but that is not the same. I won’t have an investment that will provide bigger returns in the them nearby to be able to talk to or spend time with. end. Also, living and studying in another country will
PAGE 2 Sports December, 2014 their heads go down but rather pondered how they Basketball By Peter Kang should play better in the future and showed Cheer For The Chadwick’s sportsmanship. On November the 21st, Chadwick Dolphins By Jae Won Hyun International had their first away game at KIS. Unlike last season, all the cheerleaders came along with the basketball players. The support from the cheerleaders not only excited the players but also helped them focus. The basketball players were able to strengthen their energy and were able to concentrate on their game. When I asked the players what the score was, nobody knew. It was very interesting so I asked the players, “How come none of you know the score?” Photo taken by Mr.Wong They replied, “Because we don’t care about the With a great kick off, the basketball season score.” This showed how they only care about their has finally begun. This year, Chadwick International team plays rather the actual scores. Additionally I has entered a different division to stretch the team asked Jin, one of the varsity players, “What should we Photo taken by Mr.Wong further. Last year, our players’ outstanding do to improve as a team?” He said, “We should be performances enabled Chadwick to step up to a higher The second trimester has