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According to the bestselling book Dopamine Nation, smartphones play a significant role in fostering dopamine addiction. People often rely on smartphones for instantaneous pleasure, endlessly swiping down screens, sending reactions to others’ posts, and constantly checking for new updates. Experts ha
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Kim Seonwoo
2024.03.01 20:27
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As a college student, December is a month to be dreaded. With chilly mornings to welcome students and final exams right around the corner, the first few weeks of this month are far from enjoyable. Yet, as this semester comes to an end, the season of hot chocolate also begins. For the December issue’
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Mariana Sotelo
2023.12.01 12:45
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In recent years, the academic landscape of South Korea has dramatically changed, mirroring the broader currents of globalization. Universities across the nation, with Korea University (KU) at the forefront, have actively sought and welcomed a significant influx of international professors to elevate
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Dang Tran Minh Son
2023.11.03 14:07
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Lying has always been regarded as sinful in different cultures, as little fibs lead to bigger lies. As the American Baptist minister and activist Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “No lie can live forever.” However, at some point in life, everyone has either lied or been lied to. Some even trust lie
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Kwon Herin
2023.10.06 22:22
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During the course registration process, it is a common struggle for students at Korea University (KU) to find a course that aligns with their interests. Consequently, in this September issue, The Granite Tower (GT) aims to feature four KU students to share their experiences of academic enjoyment, wi
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Cho Hana
2023.09.01 19:09
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Six months have passed after the release of ChatGPT, and its influence has spread to every sector of the economy and workplace. Thus, interest in the area of “prompting artificial intelligence (AI),” which entails adjusting inputs to produce the most efficient outcomes, has recently increased. Even
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Jeon Hye Seo
2023.06.07 22:54
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"Storm in a teacup,” meaning great outrage over a trivial matter, can apply to certain stigmas in society, as the subjects themselves are mostly trivial, yet are symbolically a big deal, considered offensive or sacred in certain cultures or societies. For this month’s Voice on Campus article, The Gr
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Jung Haine
2023.05.01 21:25
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Student rooms are one of the most intimate spaces for Korea University (KU) students to spend their free time. Although they are not well equipped, student rooms are places where memories are created, as many students freely sleep, study, eat, or even stay up all night before exams. In this April is
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Son Chaewan
2023.03.31 22:11
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The extensive role professors play in the lives of college students today extends beyond the realms of academia and education. This is no different at Korea University (KU), as they help to bridge the gap between mentorship and allow students to build meaningful connections on campus. As professors
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Yoon Sunho
2023.03.05 13:04
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Life goes on despite limitations and crises. For instance, people have experienced new, unfamiliar changes amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The unexpected fluctuations in the last two years also influenced Korea University (KU) students in various ways: some are inflicted with emotional da
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Jeon Hye Seo
2022.12.04 21:33
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While some majors, such as Korean Language and Literature, understandably do not offer many English courses, global fields such as Linguistics, Biotechnology, and Psychology, which are expected to have plenty of English-language courses, seem to be lacking. In order to amplify international student’
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Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2022.11.04 12:41
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It has officially been three months since the new Fall Semester began, and students at Korea University (KU) are finally experiencing the anticipated college life, free from the restrictions once set by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). KU has resumed conducting face-to-face classes for the first
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Park Subin
2022.11.03 23:56
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Are KSATS responsible for the dystopian attributes in society? In Korea, the youth race to claim their space in the competitive university entrance process. The universities’ names always possess implications; they are heavily loaded with the indications of one’s capacity, efforts, and even one’s pr
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Kim Minji
2022.10.01 08:02
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Being preoccupied with present tasks and preparing for the future, it is easy to forget the child you were in the past. Yet everyone enjoys flipping through old photo albums, diaries, and letters that bring back nostalgia every now and then. For this month’s issue, The Granite Tower (GT) asked four
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Park Hyun Seo
2022.09.04 13:27
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Anam-Gol, a common nickname for Anam, is one of the many indications of how barren people consider Korea University’s (KU) campus town to be. With Gol meaning “valley,” Anam-Gol highlights the isolated qualities of the KU neighborhood. Although optimists may devalue these negative sentiments as they
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Jie Yeowon
2022.06.06 13:12
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Garnering exponential attention in mainstream media, the Kkaennip Controversy has become a debate defining Korean pop culture. Originating from a viral internet feud, the Kkaennip Controversy presents a hypothetical situation where you are out eating with your date and your friend, and you see your
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Jie Yeowon
2022.05.04 14:53
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Sleep plays a big role in a person’s life. According to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, sleep is one of the most important parts of a person’s 24-hour cycle. The effects of sleep deprivation may not be noticeable at first until they become bigger and bigger and potentially create devastating
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Lee Sang-jun
2022.04.02 20:27
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It’s high time The Granite Tower (GT) cover journalists from Korea University (KU) for its Voice on Campus section. Interviewing three students across different magazines, grades, and majors—including a reporter from GT—this article lets us in on the reporters’ most memorable articles, as well their
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Hwang Mina
2022.02.28 22:07
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Life is like a book, composed of multiple chapters and a series of endings and beginnings. We celebrate the closing of each chapter in life as if it has been collectively agreed upon by the members of society. Likewise, graduation is a special commemoration of the end of university life, as well as
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Kwon Keun Young
2021.12.05 16:24
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It goes without saying that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has put a damper on all aspects of life —our love lives in particular — but has it stopped our students from dating or trying to? While the pandemic seems to have driven some closer together, it has caused others to feel the sti
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Hwang Mina
2021.11.07 20:38