A review of The Conjuring 2 They say summer is the perfect time to stay cool watching horror movies. Tons of them came out the last couple of months, most of them not so good. The Conjuring 2, however, almost…
Too scary for you?
Water guns = summer fun
It was an extremely hot summer in Korea. To help everyone cool off, the 4th Sinchon Water Gun Festival was held along Yonsei-ro in Sinchon from July 9th to 10th. This annual festival, started by event promoter Gil-woo Han, reminds…
EDITORIAL: Ministry of Education’s slipshod policy of financial support as a weapon the cause of troubles at Ewha
On July 28, students at Ewha Womans University began protest demonstrations at the main building of the university in opposition to the founding of the Light Up Your Future in Ewha College (LiFE) continuing education program with no signs of…
Mix and match
Once again, with the beginning of the semester and the change of seasons, we find ourselves worried about what to wear. But worry no more! I share some tips on looking chic and retro. Retro? Yes! This back-to-school fashion tip…
Alleyway Taphouse: The new hot spot for music?
Edward Jorgensen, Kangnam University English instructor and owner of The Big Chill, an event bar in the South Gate district of Suwon has added concert promotion to his regular list of duties. When Indie Suwon, a live music venue on…
Festival Fashions
Coachella is a music festival, yet every fashion blog is writes about it. Why? Many of the biggest celebrities attend. Coachella takes place every year in California and is one of the best events to show off the hottest festival…
Cheerleaders need your support
With the popularity of K-Pop dancing, it should be no surprise cheerleading has also caught on in Korea. A student cheerleading club at Kangnam University, however, only started last year. Mei Hua, Chinese for “plum blossom” was started by Soo-jung…
EDITORIAL: Go crazy for a month
Occasionally when getting on a bus, I’m greeted by the driver with a bright smile and a friendly “Welcome!” Even if I wasn’t in a good mood, meeting someone like that already begins to make me feel better. Even the…
Happy 70th birthday, KNU!
April 20 was the 70th anniversary of the founding of Kangnam University. The day before, students and faculty packed the auditorium in Wooweon Hall to celebrate this milestone. Pastor Seung-tae Yoon led a prayer for the school, followed by commendations…
The Listening Post: That’s What They Say and Car Talk
English-language podcasts are a free, easy, and entertaining way to sharpen your listening skills and learn something new. Enjoy these recommendations. That’s What They Say Every week, Michigan Radio Weekend Edition host Rina Miller talks with University of Michigan English…
An instruction manual for getting over guys
A review of How to be Single This February has been an amazing month for movie lovers. I bet a lot of you folks thought the same as me when the trailer for How to Be Single came out. I…
Chill out to some culture
At the beginning of the year, the popular video streaming service Netflix expanded their network to include Korea. It will be interesting to see whether Netflix catches on in a big way. Viewers here are notoriously efficient at illegally distributing…