Bearing News

‘Parasite’ chills, excites as a commentary of class conflict

Jared Geyer • December 4, 2019

“Parasite” begins with a clear look outside the windows of South Korean Kim family’s dusty cement home. The camera slowly pans down from the window, already at ground level, into the subterranean...

In the rough

Bailey Stover • October 16, 2018

ELL students overcome cultural and language barriers to find community in foreign environments. They face racism, unfamiliar slang and unrealistic expectations, yet despite these challenges they persist and achieve long-term, lasting success.

on the reunified Korean Olympic team

George Frey • January 31, 2018

Despite the major differences between North and South Korea, both Korean governments have agreed to reunite their Olympic teams for the upcoming Winter Olympics, which will be held in the mountain town of Pyeongchang, South Korea. See what students think about the decision.

Tasty Travels: South Korea

Valeria Velasquez • October 17, 2017

Today, I explore the origins of Korean cuisine with the help of junior Emily Ma.

Global Village week ends with bang

Grace Dorsey • March 18, 2016

Global Village week finished off with countries displaying culture through cuisine and artifacts.

Asian countries reevaluate separation, political differences

Daphne Yu • February 2, 2013

Less than 150 years ago, politics and culture divided the U.S. into the two factions of the Civil War. Today, a nation still firmly divided by politics and culture, in addition to its demilitarized zone...