Imagine that you are having prolonged eye contact with someone else. This will most likely create an atmosphere of deep trust or, in some cases, discomfort. To be able to “see eye to eye” with another, one must be able to reach the utmost state of agreement, or at least strive to do so. While this would be an ideal connection for anyone, it goes without saying that countless circumstances make this a difficult feat to accomplish. In the April issue of The Granite Tower (GT), we endeavor to “see eye to eye” with various aspects of our environment and investigate cases of dispute, as well as consensus.

Generational differences are one of the many areas in which seeing eye to eye becomes a challenge. Our Cover Story takes a deep dive into this topic, discussing the significance of the newer generation, otherwise known as “Generation Z,” analyzing widespread generational prejudices and misunderstandings. In our Features and Foreign Reports, we explore clashes between polarized opinions, such as the issue of South Korea’s Vietnam massacre and Wales’s decision to limit road development.

This month, GT Spotlight brings a pleasant surprise, as three of our reporters have submitted individual creative writing pieces that shed light on their personal thoughts and sentiments. Readers can be further entertained through our balance game survey, where they can learn more about Korea University (KU) students’ diverse preferences. Disagreement is not quite enjoyable, but that does not make agreement any easier. Countless efforts must be made to reach common ground, and oftentimes people refuse to see others’ points of view. Yet, a little goes a long way, and through big and small gestures, more people will be able to “see eye to eye” with one another.