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Each semester, The Granite Tower (GT) adds a "cherry on top" to its members - a rather large one at that. New cub reporters are welcomed into the GT family, each brimming with potential and excitement. These new recruits are accepted after having gone through a long and challenging recruitment proce
GT SPOTLIGHT
Yun Sunwoo
2022.11.05 11:22
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"Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." A quote attributed to Plato, these wrods depict the immeasurable value of books and the power of the written word. Not only do they act as a guide to people’s lives throughout history, but they
STUDENT LIFE
Yun Sunwoo
2022.11.05 11:13
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The historical division between the North and South Korea leaves citizens with no options to see several artistic and natural works. The marvels, ranging from Mount Myohyang to the Kumgang Mountains and the geography of Pyongyang to the Amrok River near the North Korean border with China, can be obs
NEWS
Lee Sang-jun
2022.11.04 13:28
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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’
VOICE ON CAMPUS
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
VOICE ON CAMPUS
Park Subin
2022.11.03 23:56
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Korea University (KU) tried its best to score a goal against Yonsei University (YU) but its attempts failed in the 2022 Ko-Yon Soccer Games. The match was held on October 29 at the Goyang Stadium, lasted around 90 minutes, and resulted in a 0-1 loss. But besides the loss, spectators were able to obs
NEWS
Lee Sang-jun
2022.10.30 06:24
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Korea University (KU) once again proves to be the best at sports with an easy victory at rugby and a result of 57-24 against Yonsei University (YU) in the 2022 Ko-Yon Rugby Games. The match took place in Goyang Stadium and lasted approximately 83 minutes, with KU being ahead of YU by a big margin du
NEWS
Lee Sang-jun
2022.10.30 06:13
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Korea University (KU) gained a spectacular victory of 72-64 against Yonsei University (YU) in the official basketball match of the 2022 Ko-Yon Games. The match was held on October 28 from 5:00 P.M. to around 7:30 P.M. inside the Goyang Gymnasium building. Although the two teams remained tied for the
NEWS
Lee Sang-jun
2022.10.29 09:29
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After three years without the event, the Annual Ko-Yon Games returned this year on October 28, beginning with a baseball game at Jamsil Stadium. Korea University (KU) started the game strong, scoring two points in the first of nine innings. However, the tables quickly turned following Yonsei Univers
NEWS
Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2022.10.29 07:58
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Korea University (KU) scored a decisive victory of 4:1 against Yonsei University (YU) in the 2022 Ko-Yon Ice Hockey Games held on October 28 at Mokdong Ice Rink. Never losing a head start ahead of YU in all three innings, KU showcased magnificent coordination skills amidst a hot-headed match.KU star
NEWS
Kim Chaerin
2022.10.29 08:35
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Korea University (KU) has established a student exchange agreement with the California State University (CSU) System. KU and the 23 campuses within the CSU system are to interchange up to 20 exchange students per semester. Campuses in the CSU system include nationally acclaimed universities such as
NEWS
Kim Chaerin
2022.10.24 21:22
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Korea University (KU) announced the launch of 1,000 South Korean Won (KRW) breakfasts. The meals are to be available at the student cafeterias in both the Student Union Building and Aegineung Student Union Building from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M during the weekdays of the 2022 fall semester. Both underg
NEWS
Kim Chaerin
2022.10.24 21:11
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This year, Korea University (KU) has been fully charged with school spirit with the return of special events such as the Annual Ko-Yon Games. While many KU sports teams will participate in the five major games to be held on October 28 and 29, FC Elise — KU’s women’s soccer team — will play in the am
NEWS
Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2022.10.23 10:25
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Owned by Uncle Lee Young-chul, the burger restaurant recently partnered with E-mart’s subsidiary, Emart24, as part of the “273 Youth Bus” campaign. Emart24 has been selling the popular Young Chul Street Burger at 3,800 KRW (South Korean Won) since September 30. The marketing campaign is expected to
NEWS
Lee Sang-jun
2022.10.16 22:04
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On September 26, Korea University (KU) hosted a seminar on the issue of disability rights by Park Kyung-Seok, the leader of the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (SADD). SAAD, a headline advocate for improved accessibility of public transportation, has drawn controversy for their Way to W
NEWS
Kim Chaerin
2022.10.08 04:14
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Students have been collecting signatures at Korea University (KU) for a petition protesting the decision to withdraw KU’s participation in the Seoul Queer Culture Festival. The decision was made by the Emergency Central Steering Committee this summer and students have been trying to gain offline tra
NEWS
Naama Benamy Schoneveld
2022.10.07 23:45
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As a consequence, many institutions, including Korea University (KU), have added carbon neutrality to their plans to tackle the climate change crisis. One of KU’s most significant actions in relation to climate change was the 2045 Before It’s Too Late Carbon Neutrality Declaration Ceremony. Held on
ON CAMPUS
Lee Sang-jun
2022.10.02 22:40
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Korea University (KU) hosted the 59th Crimson Master’s Concert on September 16 at the Inchon Memorial Hall. The concert featured music pieces of Bach, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Beethoven, and other prominent figures of classical music. Cellists, violinists, and violists were highlighted, with configura
NEWS
Lee Sang-jun
2022.10.02 13:07
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Texting is a relatively new, surprisingly complex language comprising colorful emoticons, detailed punctuation mark usage, precise timing, and other implicit nuances. Older generations often struggle trying to catch on to this new and trendy lingo, while Millennials and Generation Z swiftly decode t
SURVEY
Yun Sunwoo
2022.10.01 22:45
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As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant in life.” When The Granite Tower (GT) first shifted from a newspaper publication to a monthly magazine issue, the board of editors expressed great concern. Yet this wariness was easily overshadowed by an overwhelming sense o
GT SPOTLIGHT
Yoon Sunho
2022.10.02 23:21