On May 13, Fr. Jenkins, the president of Notre Dame University, issued a statement regarding the recent protest on campus. Here is my response to his statement: Dear Father Jenkins, I am writing to express my sincere concern regarding the University's decision to allow students to be prosecuted on charges stemming from a peaceful protest. I would like to … Continue reading My Response to Fr. Jenkins’ May 13 Statement
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My thoughts on the arrest of the 17 students at Notre Dame
I've been closely monitoring the reports of pro-Palestinian protests at various U.S. university campuses, a topic widely covered by Korean media. My interest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not new; it was the subject of my History EE, focusing on the Balfour Declaration and its ongoing implications. Yet, I hadn't expected such protests at Notre Dame, considering its … Continue reading My thoughts on the arrest of the 17 students at Notre Dame
A Stroll in Klong Toey
My Canon EOS 3 is not just a camera but an instrument which I use to capture the essence of the world and its people. When I hold the camera in my hands and look through its lens, I discover a world that I could not see with my naked eyes. Deftly adjusting the focusing … Continue reading A Stroll in Klong Toey
My First Short Story: The Path To Take
Writing my first short story this March for Neilson Hays Young Writer competition was both entertaining and challenging, as I usually write academic essays, and I wanted to try something new. I also wanted to win the competition 🙂 However, in hindsight, winning the competition was not my priority. I just wanted to write a … Continue reading My First Short Story: The Path To Take
How I First Learned to Write.
It had already been three or four hours since the sound of my dormmates’ footsteps, music, and voices quieted down. I looked at the large digital clock on my wall, which indicated in big, red digits, “4:00 AM”. It had already been six hours since I first turned on my laptop, sat down, and began … Continue reading How I First Learned to Write.
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