The Pioneer No. 147

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No. 147 September 2009

The Pioneer, Campus English Magazine

CONTENTS No.147 September 2009

A Business Plan: Become an Entrepreneur!

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1 EDITORIAL Challenges

2 REVIEW The Gala Concert

SOCIAL EXPLORER

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9 SURVEY What Do You Think About a New Dormitory?

The Pioneer’s 30th Anniversary

10 CARTOON How I Overcame Fear of English

12 GNU VOICE 14 CAMPUS WORLD Chilam Campus: Warm Hand

16 PHOTO ESSAY

COVER STORY

Meeting

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23 CAMPAIGN Send a Message

24 GLOBAL ISSUE

Cities of Coexistence Publicity Application

A Distributed Denial of Service Attack Influenza A Virus Subtype H1N1 Guernica Has Two Indications

26 SPECIAL FEATURE The University of Hong Kong

28 CAMPUS BRIEFING Graduation Qualification Certification System A School Name Change Industry-Academy Cooperation Strengthening Skills at GNU

32 HEALTH

PEOPLE TRAVEL

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Seasonal Food & Recipe The Pioneer is Gyeongsang National University Campus English Magazine. The Pioneer, Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gajwa-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea. Publisher President Ha, Woo-song Executive Editor Im, Gyu-hong Faculty Advisor Oh, Sei-rang English Editor Kolon Joon Burnham Editor-in-Chief Lee, Young-ah([email protected]) Deputy Editor-in-Chief Cho, Ah-ra([email protected]) Cub-Reporters Lee, Gi-il([email protected]) Seong, Hyeon-cheong([email protected]) Layout&Design The Pioneer Printed by Seorin Design(055)756-5151, 5152

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Challenges Lee, Young-ah Editor-in-Chief

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homas Edison, one of the world’s great inventors, said, ‘I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.’ Although many despaired as the spacecraft Naro failed to enter orbit, it was a step toward future success. If we try and try again, we’ll eventually make it! This is also the spirit of GNU’s Pioneer English magazine. Nowadays, students are looking for a more permanent, more secure future. Many students believe that it is very desirable to become a public servant especially in the wake of a violent recession. But our students are an independent lot and many have the courage to follow their own dreams. For this reason, there exist other challenges. University students are busy studying, learning English, becoming volunteers, completing internships, working part-time-jobs, participating in contests and club activities. Students study continually and many find gainful employ. Many create their own jobs as introduced in this magazine under Social Explorer. Those with just a bit of venture capital can become entrepreneurs. Although they may be able to secure financial support, GNU’s student participation rate is regrettably low. Anxiety may be a big reason behind this. How many more times will great things be lost because of our fear of failure? And why do we forget that failure is not the absence of success but rather the absence of the courage to try new things. With a challenging mind and frontier spirit, Marco Polo introduced Asian culture and history to the Europeans. AhnLab Inc. became a top-ranking venture business in Korea dealing with vaccines against computer viruses. Young women earned great amounts of money running online shopping malls. The one thing that these self starters have in common is that they challenged the unknown. With a pioneering spirit, the Pioneer will also try to cover a variety of news looking beyond the present. In this 147th issue, look for some 30th Anniversary news in Cover Story and information about creating enterprises in Social Explorer, as well as wishes from the GNU students in GNU Voice, Chilam campus news in Campus World, pictures with stories in Photo Essay, interviews with Gaechuknarae, a note after travelling to Mongolia, and news investigating Hong Kong University. The Pioneer also hopes to cover the naming of GNU and it will also be a great pleasure to report on the success of the Korean spacecraft. P

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REVIEW

The Gala Concert

Lee, Young-ah Editor-in-Chief

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he World Choir Championship in Korea 2009, patronized by many organizations opening in Gyeongnam Province, was held four days commencing on July 7th. It was one week earlier than the expected date due to the dissemination of the H1N1 virus. The World Choir Championship is held once every two years to cultivate world class choirs. It also contributes to harmony amongst races beyond nations under the motto, ‘Singing together brings nations together’. There were three main events: the Asian Choir Game, Grand Prize Contest, and Korea International Open Choir Contest. I went to the Culture and Arts Center to listen to their musical presentation. The Gala Concert felt familiar to me because of the Kim, Yuna’s Gala Show. The Concert was said to be one of the accompanied events taking place during

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the period. The word ‘Gala’ has two origins: one is the French ‘gallant’ which means courageous, noble, stylish and the other is the Italian traditional costume ‘gala’ which people wore to go to concerts. Today it generally means festive, delightful, gorgeous, to name a few. Several teams from Mexico, Indonesia, Germany, Philippines, and Korea were in the list and explanations were outlined in the catalog. A Mexican ensemble ‘Sonando Hadas’ (the Sound of Elf) is a prestigious team in Latin America for acappella. First, in ‘Hymne a la nuit’, a theme song of the movie ‘Chorus’, the soprano and the alto produced harmonious tones creating a peaceful atmosphere. In a requiem called ‘Pie Jesu’, two women were standing in the front row, making high-pitched sounds. Their magnificent voices seemed to present the sadness of

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Jesus’ death. The chorus and the piano melody played simultaneously, which was beautiful. ‘Ascendo ad patrem’ was a round song. It was surprising that some unique sounds resulted with the movement of the conductor’s fingers. It was like the sound ‘clink clink’ when playing a xylophone. If holiness was the motif so far, the dance with lyrics, ‘I will follow him~’, the well-known song by the movie ‘Sister Act’ changed the mood. In a new song, sound of raindrops, twitter... came up and soon the stage was full of nature with birds asinging, and leaves shaking with winds. It was ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ of the ‘Lion King’! in which I couldn’t believe that I was listening to the live song. It felt like I was in the woods. The last song was ‘La bruja’ which means ‘witch’. The lyric ‘Soba soba essoba’ repeated. I didn’t know the exact meaning of the

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words, but I assumed that they were kind of magic words. The singers’ comical motions and postures were pleasing to the audience. The ‘Gyeongsang National University Choir’ was attired in white and black on the stage. According to explanations, the choir consists of nearly 100 alumni of the Department of Music Education and has 28 years of history, which proves the superiority in number and tradition in Gyeongnam. The first song ‘O Bone Jesu’ began. It is a Catholic Latin hymn which means ‘Oh, my dear Jesus’. I could feel the solemn atmosphere with the voice and melody. As the songs were predominantly sacred music, I(who prefer cheerfulness) became somewhat bored as the songs continued. However, the familiar words in the lyrics ‘Hallelujah’, ‘Ave Maria’ in other songs made me focus. After all the songs were finished, I felt like my head

was vacant. However, the charm of sacred music made me feel peace of mind after a monotonous selection of music. An Indonesian team ‘Manado State University Choir’, which consists of 30 members who were chosen over many competitors, appeared in gorgeous costumes. They generally cover classics, pop songs, folk songs and a variety of other genres. Perhaps that may be the reason songs sounded energetic. Of course the first song ‘From a Distance’ was sung in moderate attitude. In this song, three women were arranged in front of others who had different styles of singing. They all had powerful voices. As the next song started, words ‘Lumbe lumbe’ repeated, reminding me of an African indigenous song. The song, ‘Toki Gong Sambil Menari Haleluyah’, repeating the sound ‘Ttakkanono ttakkanono’ sounded as if woodpeckers

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pecked trees and whispered love. It was fantastic. They sang ‘Kiss the Girl’. It was like a musical because the motions of men donning masks of cats were humorous. Although it could have perhaps been more enjoyable if I had the preliminary information, I could forget about all worries that I had. All grandiose motions and songs embedded with soul emptied my brain for a while. The energy that I felt when Sonando Hadas sang famous theme songs actively, the sanctity and conformity that Gyeongsang National University Choir displayed, the choir’s enthusiasm and the conductor’s nice manner from Manado State University will all be remembered fondly. I was honored that I could catch the opportunity to appreciate the qualified performance for free and obtain memories that would compliment my soul energy. P

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SOCIAL EXPLORER

A Business Plan : Beco

Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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orea has been stagnant in relation to business activities over many years. This has perhaps been the result of businesses vacating Wall Street and Main Street. The number of unemployed college graduates has increased to approximately one million. To deal with this problem, Korean government has suggested that Korean citizens consider job sharing in these tough economic times. This was based on various reasons which will be elaborated upon further. Firstly, job sharing is an unavoidable plan as well as a kind of general plan. Therefore, the government is taking desperate measures due to the economic necessities of the unemployed. Second, companies can maintain their employees through various means such as layoffs, retraining programs, relocation of workers, and salary peaks. They can be offered financial support also. Although implementing job sharing generates favorable results for unemployed college graduates, President Lee encounters criticism of the issue of applying internship for graduates and

alternative products, and GNU graduates have succeeded in cosmetic experiments, among others. Those entrepreneurs had experienced financial difficulties, and tasted the bitterness of failure. However,

organizations such as Huimangcheong (http://www.hopenetwork.kr) are addressing people who are interested in this endeavor. There are contests that act to support potential business entrepreneurs. The contests are available for business entrepreneurs to design their own ideas and to acquire valuable experience pertaining to managing their own company. GNU also provides support for the students who desire becoming entrepreneurs. GNU established the GNU Business Incubator Center, which is equipped with laboratories, consultant officers, and financial support. The GNU Business Incubator Center holds a contest for a business enterprise annually. The GNU Business Incubator Center also is compromised of entrepreneurial clubs, The Frontier, which collaborates with the IT industry and food marketing. In addition, the GNU Business Incubator

ome an Entrepreneur! curtailment of their initial salary. It has been an issue of controversy between the Korean government and unemployed people. The government should perhaps institute more specific measures to resolve unemployment for unemployed college graduates. To overcome unemployment difficulties, many of GNU students or other university students started to turn their attention to create a business. In Korea, a lot of successful entrepreneurs have appeared. For example, some women succeeded because of an Internet shopping mall, other people designed

they have dealt with these difficulties successfully and now earn a profit from selling their products. Due to the stagnancy of business activities, social enterprises are gathering strength among people in their twenties. The entrepreneurs are endowed with an “entrepreneurial spirit,” that is, people who should not be afraid of taking risks or making decisions, with good moral judgment and ethical decision making skills, and who want to make a difference in the organization. Social supports have been active to help entrepreneurs. The financial supports from societal

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Center offers an opportunity for participating students creating a business. If you drop by the GNU Business Incubator Center, you’ll attain more specific information about business ventures as well as helpful consultants. If you have an interest in creating a business, why not make an attempt? Let’s hear about GNU graduates success business venture stories! Resources for entrepreneurs: Social Venture Competition Korea (socialventure.or.kr), goodcompany.co.kr, rise.or.kr, and socijifactory.org. P

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KB COSMETIC Kim, Yu-geun

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hen I was a GNU student, I had been working for the ‘Venture 21’ approximately three years to create a business foundation. I also served as student president in 2000. However, I didn’t prepare for my future to the best of my ability. I had already received a lot of financial help from my parents to pay for organizing the school presidential election, and after I served as the president, I felt that it was time to stand up myself. In a meantime, I was assigned an accounting job in the mining department of the insurance company. When I observed firsthand the extraction of Kaolin from a working field in Sancheong, I wondered about the potential for this resource. I researched this and learned Kaolin is commonly used for pharmaceutical or chemical products. I decided to investigate by visiting the Korea Food & Drug Administration and related businesses. I believed that there was great potential as a business plan/design. I felt that it would be the regret for a lifetime unless I made it a business venture. I formally asked the president of the mining company to help and I established a place of business

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in the GNU Business Incubator Center in 2005. It was the first business registered at the university as a manufacturing company. After I legitimated the field in November, 2005, I made a prototype and completed a product. However, it wasn’t quite successful in sales at first. Then, I participated in the Home Shopping Distribution Exhibition to promote the product. At that time, the advantage of selling Kaolin product was that Korea has the suzerain over Kaolin and yellow earth packs which in turn opened the skin care market, and assisted me to approach potential customers. I also occupied a niche in the market through pointing out the flaw of using yellow earth, which it is hard to wash when clothes are stained by this clay substance. In the process of the exhibition, I met a highly influential person on the Home Shopping market. This individual gave me an opportunity to expand the market to export to Taiwan Home Shopping Market in the first seven months since the product was released. After then, I attended Medical Devices Exhibition instead of the Cosmetic Exhibition that promotes the extension of the business market. Currently, KB Cosmetics has developed 38 kinds of products and is about to establish a manufacturing factory. I want to tell GNU students not to be afraid to fail and to stay focused on what they are interested in and good at. I believe that students have a potential ability and need to reap the benefits themselves. The experiences and career training that they attain in university is a wonderful background for promoting independence. The first step will be the choice of a right business through a market research. It is likely to be a setback of promoting a business if research is not carried out thoroughly. Secondly, choose the business that you are interested in and which has a chance to make a fortune. Third, after you decide what business you are interested in, you must concentrate on that job without any hesitation and distraction. Fourth, don’t be friendly with failure. Failure will enhance your future career but getting used to it will not ensure success. Fifth, lots of preparation would help you.

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Mr.Kim begins, I have been interested in the computer business and customized the computer assembly by taking subcontractors from CIS and U-bix. I had been working on establishing a corporation related education with people whom I had met from Jinju Toast Master club in 2006. Nevertheless, it wasn’t quite successful because of lack of business model. After that, I made some profit from selling the assembling computer to mainly Seoul, Busan, and Gyeonggi. When I was trying to get permission to create a firm in the Business Incubater Center of GNU, they didn’t accept this because they thought it is not going to be a real business. At that time, I thought they didn’t know about my business worth. But soon after, I realized that their choice to refuse was the right decision, and I felt I needed more preparation to make it a profitable business. I have been applying for Ideas Opening Collection Competition over one hundred times. I would like to bring to

your awareness the many opportunities available. Furthermore, students should be interested in a lot of programs to interact with foreigners in GNU that would help them understand how to deal with the global world market. Developing and improving your ability by acquiring the certificates, which is commonly a prerequisite for business companies, should be followed. No matter what field you are into, you could be an expert in your field if you spent over 10,000 hours.

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OVERCOOLUCK Kim, Seong-dong

This article will outline specific cases of entrepreneurs that have created successful businesses. We interviewed our undergraduate GNU students and researched cases from 7 other universities.

Mr. Seok begins, I was a normal student who loved playing games and dreamed of being a scientist, an official, or a professor. The dream about creating a business started with joining the invention club SCIVILL. I participated in many invention competitions, and as a result, the club acquired the first place in a competition such as, Youth Technology Camp Idea Competition, Korea Science and Technology Competition in the Division of Engineering. My dream about creating a business became a reality by joining many competitions since I had entered Chungnam University. I started with the item of the Video Output Device as an initiating item for a real business preparation. I had to postpone business registration because of the mandatory military service. After I finished serving in the military, my colleague and I finally made a business whose name is LIDS which sets the models by invention of education contents. However, we met obstacles to run the business such as paying fixed monthly expenses. So we reorganized the company and began a configuration of a profitable model. As I managed the company, I attained knowledge, experience, and the expansion of a network through the business application of competitions. We had faith, which is the competitiveness of the individual is also the competitiveness of the company. Secondly, we began to enhance name values of

the company by the media. We can easily access the programs run by the government and many related organizations, and school supports are in place to foster a student technology business. As far as I concerned, there are lots of considerations before you begin the business without being deceptive by many success stories, CEO’s fancy car, and an illusion of success. Creating a firm is like Double-edged Blade. Starting the business as a student has an advantage of experiencing the risks ahead of time before the business became a success. Nevertheless, there are also difficulties like money problems which may be hard to overcome for students. Before starting a business, be honest with what your current condition is and what your inherent abilities really are. P

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The Spirit of Enterprise Seong, Hyeon-cheong Cub-reporter

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he process can be very simple. The first step is to complete some forms provided by the Business Incubator Center on the Internet (homepage; bi.gnu.co.kr) and submit them. Then, fill out pertinent information regarding the business plan, required materials, etc. The Center has to scrutinize all entries, if not the market will be overwhelmed with excessive business ventures that may be similar in plan and content. Therefore, only business plans submitted in written form are considered. Applicants must have given much time and consideration to this matter. Above all, it’s important to acquire knowledge related to your field before deciding upon implementation of ideas. The manager, Mr. Yang, commented, “Pre-enterprisers have to decide a item carefully because an inauguration requires lots of capital investment. So, it may be unrecoverable if the capital already has been invested.” Therefore, you’d better scrape up details about the major field by watching the market and forecasting business trends. That is what you have to do at first. He also suggested it is a good start to join business clubs or visiting exhibitions related to the business plan or design.

Invest in Yourself

“Rome was not built in a day.” Potential entrepreneurs can cultivate better ideas accumulating knowledge and actual experience. One should try to join clubs, camps and conferences before a business plan can materialize with success. There are two or more clubs in GNU. One of the clubs, The Frontier specializes in food marketing and business related to IT(Information Technology). Another club, Sinabro specializes in IT industry, mechanics, and shopping malls. These clubs are specific in nature and potential entrepreneurs can benefit immensely by working together. There is also a particularly larger combination in Changwon. The union, KOSEN(www.kosen.biz), consists of about 700 students enrolled in 40 clubs in ten universities located in Gyeongnam. You can broaden your experiences by joining this union. How about a camp? It is a great way to upgrade your career and begin networking with business partners or contacts. (www.smba.go.kr)

The GNU Business Incubator Center basically supports an essential office and subsidy for the entrepreneur. They also offer active support for those who participate in a camp or exposition. In addition, some business trainings are provided for pre-entrepriser. Unfortunately, it seems there is a low rate of students who are interested in pursuing this in spite of immense benefits. Actually, it’s difficult for students to forecast business trends and determine the feasibility of their business plan. Also, students may lack the spirit and determination necessary and only focus on the inherent obstacles. P

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Interview Manager of the GNU Business Incubator Center, Yang, Jae-jin

S U R V E Y

What Do You Think About a New Dormitory ? Seong, Hyeong-cheong Cub-reporter

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he Pioneer asked GNU students to give us opinions in this simple survey about a new dormitory building (8th and 9th buildings). This graph shows the satisfaction and opinions concerning new dormitory. The number of participants in the survey was 267, which was comprised of 177 new and 90 old tenants in the BTL building(8th and 9th buildings). More than half of the old tenants felt satisfied with a new BTL dormitory(8th and 9th buildings) environment that had lived in the dormitory. The percentage of those requiring a study place was high, followed by those interested in deliveries or mail. Waste disposal was the next most unsatisfactory. In addition, people showed interest in soundproof facilities. On the other hand, about 47 percent of inexperienced people liked living in the new dormitory, but 40 percent of them worried about high fees. P

Experienced People

Experienced People

①How would you describe your satisfaction with the interior of room?

②How would you describe your satisfaction with the exterior of room and building?

Experienced People

Inexperienced People

③Had you unsatisfied things, please respond to the following question?

④What do you think about a new dormitory, BTL(8th and 9th buildings)?

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How I Overcame Fear of English Jeong, Seong-gyeong Dept. of Biochemistry

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From this issue, the new corner GNU Voice substitutes Letters To The Pioneer. We would like to listen carefully what GNU people want to say. Please say whatever you want to say to the Pioneer, we expect your valuable opinions. In this time, students sent us stories related to the school cafeteria, the dormitory life, and the internship experience.

A Long Hot Summer Kam, Dong-yeob Dept. of German Language and literature

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his summer was very hot and very muggy. Students at GNU strived to study for their dream in spite of this. Nevertheless, it’s inevitable to focus my attention on dormitory environments and systems. These old dormitories have managed for twenty years. However, facility condition is still very low. First of all, these are needed to repair overall environments. In particular, leaking in some of dormitories has caused power failure on rainy days. It caused students inconvenience. Secondly, a clear condition in lounge and laundry room is poor. Some of water purifiers, washing machines and vending machines look unsanitary. Lavatories also stink in spite of cleaning. Moreover, it’s lack of communal facilities like tables and washing machines. In particular, the washing machines are too insufficient to be used by about 300 people. I’m disappointed in the dormitory conditions. Only foreign companies are allowed to live the new facility, BTL (8th and 9th buildings) and those who participated in the WCC (World Choir Championship). Moreover, students are not allowed to live English Only Zone dormitory (6th and 7th apartment type buildings) although there are vacant rooms. These dormitories are acceptable for about 500 people but there are only 50 elementary students who are in English camp. It’s an ineffective system. Administration office, GNU dormitory should allow GNU students to live more comfortably. P

Food for Thought Kim, Min-ji Dept. of Mathematics Education

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here are not enough snacks and food at GNU. Students are fed up with choosing from only a few restaurants with limited options. Of course, cheap chow helps the pocketbook, but we are young students who are craving for something newer and more delicious. It is necessary to build up new food facilities in this spacious school. A light meal such as homemade ice cream or waffles, quick baked bread and ice tea can be enjoyable and favorable items for students. People expect that university students should be creative and passionate when it comes to food. The lack of food choice and quality at GNU needs to be solved. I hope the day would come when we have enough places to eat and newer menus to choose from. P

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Internship in the Summer Vacation Han, Jeong-hui Dept. of Food Science and Technology

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acted as an intern this summer vacation. I’ve usually study and travel to learn English but I decided to serve my internship and think further upon my courses. In fact, it was kind of actual training and part time job. At first, I went to the KT&G Central Research Institute at my professor’s behest. This center generally makes products such as a cigarettes and ginseng. I took a field trip there with my friends from the lab. A ginseng field in KT&G consists of four departments including strategy, product development, production, and marketing. We saw three parts except production. We dissected mice, made ginseng steamed red juice, and experienced several activities. I could understand how the products come out and what investment and assessments are also done. I went to the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology and entered into a lab related to native plants research. Most of experiments were related to improvement and transformation of potatoes and lilies. The laboratory was divided into two parts, experiment and culture, and I chose the culture part and washed plates and cultivate seeds. I watched the general process of cultivating various potatoes from transforming to growing them. My part was hard but I had no difficulty living there because the atmosphere was very warm and familiar. I knew that somehow I had to find work like this. I can’t say that my ability to conduct an experiment improved a lot during this vacation. It would be difficult to raise my experimental acumen through a short-term internship. However, I knew what I wanted to do. Last, I hope our school would provide more opportunities for students to experience actual field training. I think the opportunities should be given equally to all of us. There were many CNU (Chungnam National University) students for actual training in KT&G and KRIBB. They say they can get 6 credits if they get training in the Korea Food and Drug Administration, the Ministry of Environment Republic of Korea, Sinsegae Food, and others. Training in places such as in those companies is not only good for experiencing where I would like to work in advance, but also leaving a record to my career thus far. I hope GNU would activate this kind of system. P

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he Pioneer issued the Tongyeong Campus in our previous article. As we mentioned in the last magazine, we would like to introduce the Chilam Campus this time. Chilam campus is located at Chilam dong in Jinju, which is not that far from Gajwa Campus. But, GNU students in Gajwa and Tongyeong Campus are still not too familiar with Chilam Campus except for the fact there are the College of Nursing and School of Medicine. This article may provide some insight to help students get more familiar with Chilam Campus. The Chilam Campus includes the College of Nursing and School of Medicine. The size of the school site is 111, 000 m, which is approximately a tenth of Gajwa Campus. The Medical College has 19 undergraduate students and 20 students who are not enrolled in classes temporarily. The School of Medicine has 293 undergraduate students and 299 students who stay out of the school temporarily also. Even though GNU School of Medicine has a relatively short history, the school remains top class grade average as it maintains the highest rate of students passing the national examination for students desiring to become a medical doctor. The Medical College turns into the School of Medicine, which is based on a remarkable development. The School of Medicine supplements medical school and training hospital in the area. The school has a fundamental class, student laboratory, and medical professional library. One of the most impressive facilities that the school has is that each students has own their reading room. The College of Nursing is composed of 229 undergraduate students and 241 students who stay out of school temporarily. The College of Nursing has struggled to raise competent nurses who will take over the primary care by not by only giving a solid basis for ethics and responsibility, but also obtaining professional knowledge and technology. The college is fully credited in the same field by including administration, professors, facilities, curriculum, and student guidance. There are several clubs in Chilam Campus such as sports club, music club, and English club, among others. The Pioneer interviewed the president of CMF and Medical Strings.

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he CMF is the only Christian club in Chilam Campus. The club is a missionary organization, which shares the objective of contributing to the community as Christians in Medical Society. The CMF is composed of approximately 200 graduate and 60 undergraduate students. The students have a medical mission once a month and have a church service every Monday in campus. The members of CMF who are professors and graduate students help our members out to do medical care, for example, students inject infusion solution for the measure of pressure, blood sugar. The Medical Mission takes care of the Western side of Gyeongnam in which has a poor system of medical facilities. We have been volunteering medical care and promoting missionary values. The meeting is held every week or twice or three times a month. We have bonded closely with the support of a leading tutor of the club. The main issue of meetings is to learn how to share and contribute to the communities. Furthermore, we are gathered to discuss what the most effective way is to help people in society who are desperate for our services. With all our activities, our club has been proceeding with the way of sharing and loving. We always keep in mind the motto, ‘ That is for us, not just for me’. THE PIONEER, NO. 147, SEPTEMBER 2009

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edical Strings is an orchestral club in Gyeongsang Medical School. We accepted 15 freshmen this year. The club has 17 members, which consists of six violinists, six flute musicians, two pianists, two saxophone musicians, and one clarinet musician. Even though our club is an orchestral club; we welcome students who have never played musical instruments before. The only prerequisite for joining is a passion to learn music. Of course, there are members who have played a musical instrument since they were child, or started learning few years ago. However, our club makes it easy for hone their skills and learn how to play musical instruments from other members. We have a meeting every Tuesday in club room. We practice in a small assembly hall every week. We do not claim to have playing skills of an experienced musician or music specialist yet, however, after the concert all members experience the benefit of the musical experience. Club activities have Freshmen Orientation Performance every early year and a concert between August and September regularly. We will have a performance at Modeling and Simulation Technology Center in Chilam Campus. We are open to local people and patients to visit us anytime. I hope GNU students catch the opportunity to be part of music through our performance. P 15

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e meet large numbers of people as we live. The forms in which these meetings take place are diverse: between parents and offspring, teachers and students, males and females, and more often than not, encounters with strangers. ‘Even if graze the collar of a coat, it is destiny.’ Koreans considered meetings precious, and those meeting themselves affect our lives. In this 147th issue, you can see pictures pertaining to these meetings.

Free Hug in Paris Jang, Won Dept. of English Education

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simply cannot find the words I need to capture what it felt like to offer free hugs in Paris. Indeed, it was one of the most extraordinary moments in my life. Inspired by a story about a man who had a strange experience, I decided to try “Free Hug” near one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, the Eiffel Tower, with two of my friends whom I met while I was travelling to Europe. During the day time, we had hugged approximately 600 people from different countries of varying ages, races, and religions. Though we couldn’t understand each person’s language, most of the time we could talk to each other and communicate. Of course, we were really embarrassed when there was nobody coming toward us, but an observer was taking photos of us and laughing. Although the experience was a rather uncomfortable one at times, it was, nevertheless, an amazing experience of a life time. P

To the Lantern Festival Lee, Da-som Dept. of Chemical Education Contributed by Lee, Da-som

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met him at the Jinju Lantern Festival. It remains as precious memory not only because I went to the Lantern Festival for the first time, but also because of my wonderful companion. We made our own lanterns shaped like lips, ate delicious food, and watched the musical fountain. That’s why I am reminded of many things whenever seeing the pictures we took together there. As time goes by, memories fade but our love remains. P

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A Summer Reunion Ha, Dong-hyun Dept. of Business Administration

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n Saturday, August 1, 2009, 21 Habinhoi family members arrived at Namildae Beach in Sacheon City. The family name is Habinhoi and everyone gathers on the first week of August for two days. Habinhoi was the result of an amalgamation of the surnames of my grandparents. My grandparents have raised seven sons and daughters, so it is not surprising that I have more than 20 relatives. It is difficult for families to gather at one site, so I was grateful to be a part of this reunion. My grandmother engaged in animated conversation with her children and we enjoyed the sandy beach. We sat at a net and played Jokgu (Korean sepaktakraw), and my father taught cousins how to fish. We used all of our energy so we became quite tired. After drinking beer, we slept in the sand bath. We ate Maeuntang (hot fish stew) for dinner and had time to talk and stayed the night at Jjimjillbang(a sauna facility with accommodations). The next day, we dined on Naengmyeon (cold noodles) for lunch. As the day came to a close, we hugged each other and made promises for a wonderful reunion the following year. P

A March at Mt. Jiri & Coast Guard Operations Heo, Young-in Dept. of History

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he Republic of Korean Republic’s Special Assault Commando’s annual event was a march along Mt.Jiri. I climbed the mountain with our Company for the last time. We shared many experiences. I think the real memory of being in the army is that the training we received. I will never forget the memory of the 8th company and especially that of the 3rd platoon. Our Company was responsible for the last coast guard operations before the Company itself was dismantled. Some of our members complained that our lives were too difficult. But I had never been involved with the Coast Guard before and for me that time will always remain a precious memory. In the continuing daily life, sleeping one night and staying up the other worsened our fatigue. Although it was the two weeks of a short dispatch, our relationship hardened and we became friendlier. For me, it was wonderful opportunity to talk to and share experiences with members of the platoon. P

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he Pioneer celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009. On summer vacation, many seniors and reporters gathered for our birthday and displayed the special affection for the Pioneer. The following is general information about our publication.

1. History of The Pioneer

Thirty years after GNU was built, GNU staff and students realized the university needed a tool for communicating with the world. Five reporters recognized this need, they are: Kim, Sang18

jin, Im, Chang-keun, Kim, Hyeong-soo, Kwak, Bong-jong, and Lee, Ju-gyeong. They created the pioneer English newspaper in GNU, Gyeongsang Herald under the President Yoon, Tae-gyu, the managing director Prof. Seol, In-joon, a faculty advisor Prof. Whang, So-boo. Gyeongsang Herald was originally just four pages covering campus issues. The main office was located at Chilam-dong in the beginning. It was relocated to the student union building in Gajwa-dong in 1992. In March, 1994 reporters in Gyeongsang Herald thought new forms of media were needed. It changed its name to the Pioneer transforming the format into a

Gyeongsang National University Campus English Magazine

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Anniversary

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article topics for a new issue of the magazine. For two weeks of meetings, discussion is held regarding what articles will be included in the new issue. Once that is clarified, reporters begin to cover news. After finishing that task, they begin to write outlines for articles and check whether the outlines are equivalent to the planned format. After checking, it’s time to write. On the one hand, it is very exciting; on the other it can be stressful due to time constraints. After the deadline is achieved, seniors gather articles and check content and grammatical errors. Finally, the Editor in Chief collects all of the files and sends them again to an English editor and a faculty advisor. During the modifying period, reporters have time to design layouts and proper pictures to accompany their own articles. Reporters use Mac computers, which they believe is the most efficient method of editing. If the articles are revised accurately, they are put inside the layouts. After checking all pages, it’s time to go to the press center. The Pioneer’s circulation is about 3000 copies and about 10% of them are sent to other high schools, universities, and seniors. We distribute our magazines to 39 places in GNU and upload articles on the Internet so that GNU people can read the magazine immediately.

3. Inside The Pioneer

magazine. The Pioneer’s homepage was created the following year. In November, 1997, Vol. 100 finally came out. Nearly 180 reporters have committed efforts to the Pioneer thus far.

2. What is the Publishing Process? The process of making the Pioneer is as follows. Reporters in advance share opinions from the last magazine. Next, reporters submit

As the Pioneer is one of the objectives which is included in GNU constitution , the Pioneer reporters are obliged to perform duties for GNU. The Pioneer consists of 34 pages including 16 color pages. The magazine includes two main columns, which are the Cover Story and Social Explorer, and other columns including Editorial, Campus World, Campus Briefing, People, Campaign, Photo Essay, Travel. Global Issue and Health columns were newly added this year. You can read diverse stories contained in the Pioneer. The magazine is issued quarterly and this volume is the 147th which has been published in September, 2009. Many participate to make a new issue of the magazine. There are five reporters now: the editor in chief, the deputy editor in chief, two cub reporters, and one Internet professional reporter. A faculty advisor gives useful advice in meetings and an English advisor helps us immensely during the time the articles need to be checked. Articles are carefully corrected by them and final drafts come out with their help. Although the reporters encounter stressful times during coverage and editing of the news, they feel a great sense of achievement when the articles are completed after three months of work. As letters remain in the past as soon as they are written, articles written in the past can be one of the methods that remind us of our history. What happened in GNU? Past news covered in the Pioneer will introduce GNU’S history to you. Congratulatory messages that seniors sent us to celebrate the 30th birthday will follow next. The Pioneer reporters will succeed in publishing the mottos seniors gave to us and cover a variety of campus and world news to help GNU leap to a global new university. P THE PIONEER, NO. 147, SEPTEMBER 2009

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The Pioneer Looking Back Seong, Hyeong-cheong Cub-reporter

Vol. 1, 1977

The Beginning

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T he Pioneer magazine had its 30th foundation anniversary on July 10, 2009. In honor of celebrities, we clipped past articles to look back at our organization.

Vol. 5, 1980

The Gaechuck Festival

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he first contents published were for the Gyeongsang Herald on July 10, 1979. At that time, it was not a magazine, but a newspaper. It consisted of just four pages; however, the paper size was two times larger than the size of the magazine at present. It was especially impressive that there were many sections in the older editions of the newspaper like those found in today’s magazines.

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he 32nd anniversary festival opened for three days. There were 5,000 students (perhaps all graduate students at GNU) that participated in contests or games in which there was only a small square of recreation at that time. As in the photo, some students were using an umbrella while watching the performance. The spectators might have been avoiding sunlight or rain. Also there were sports games and traditional culture events. What about festivals for 2009?

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School name on table of changing Pictured by the Pioneer

Vol. 83, December, 1993 Pictured by the Pioneer

Audit & inspect self-governing bodies

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hese days, there is a great diversity concerning public opinion pertaining to revising the school name. A survey had already been performed on the same subject in the past at GNU. According to the article, 64% of students, 51% of professors and school staff agreed to change the school name. Some supporters insisted on making the school name strong and significant. On the other hand, some objectors were against changing the school name because staff and students as well as citizens of the community had already been familiar with the old name. This subject is still controversial.

Vol. 98, June 1997

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he first contents published were for the Gyeongsang Herald on July 10, 1979. At that time, it was not a magazine, but a newspaper. It consisted of just four pages; however, the paper size was two times larger than the size of the magazine at present. It was especially impressive that there were many sections in the older editions of the newspaper like those found in today’s magazines.

Disappeared Conscience

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his issue concerns the tragic accident resulting in a student’s death in GNU. According to the article, there was a demonstration because of the school’s perspective, and the student attitudes were not deemed serious. Protesters spoke intensively about precautions for GNU students. This article posed the question, ‘Is it possible to organize a student demonstration for others issues?’ P

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Looking Back 30 Years of the Pioneer Contributed by Jeong, Young-kuk

Contributed by Kwak, Bong-jong

the Pioneer: a Pride of GNU

Kwak, Bong-jong Education Director, Korean Embassy in USA

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am fortunate in being able to congratulate the Pioneer, Gyeongsang National University’s English campus magazine on their 30th anniversary which dates back to the campus newspaper the Gyeongsang Herald, launched in 1979. Thirty years ago, I joined the Gyeongsang Herald, GNU’s first English-version campus newspaper and worked as reporter for two years. I remember that the Herald was not just an English-version newspaper, but a source of pride for GNU. Colleges competed, which department could publish an English language magazine and which could not? Since it was first published, GNU students did not have to feel ashamed about having no English newspaper which they would send to their friends at other colleges. At that time, college students and faculty exchanged their own publications to others by mail. As an ex-reporter of the English campus newspaper, I have witnessed the progress of the campus magazine into full color issues. The Pioneer covers a variety of topics as found in: editorials, campus news, the global issues section, the survey section etc, which makes it all look so similar to a professional English magazine like Time. GNU students and faculty members seem eager to express their thoughts, interests, and points of view about academic, social or political issues. The Pioneer has surely contributed to the development of students and alumni alike. I am proud that GNU community members are capable of expressing their ideas in English in this global society. Finally, I would like to add that if I am asked to suggest any possible challenges for the Pioneer, I would suggest that it should always do its best in making GNU a real global society and to help our students to realize their visions. P

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Jeong,Young-kuk Professor at International Graduate School of English Cho, Mi-ock An independent researcher and lexicographer on

English dictionaries for Korean learners. They have translated the following dictionaries into Korean: -The BBI Dictionary of English Word Combinations -Collins COBUILD American English Dictionary -Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (7th edition)

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e would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the Pioneer. When the English magazine was founded as the Gyeongsang Herald, a campus English newspaper, in 1979, it was a valuable source of pride and self-respect for all GNU people considering the fact that, in those days, English newspapers had been published by only a few prestigious universities. The office of the English newspaper perched on the second floor of an old building at Chilam Campus, and the number of the reporters were only about 5 or so. We are happy to look back those days with fond memories now, but recollecting the conditions of publishing the newspaper at the beginning stage, almost all the production steps were challenging to us. While preparing articles in English, we could not find an English native speaker who can proofread the English writings on the campus, or in Jinju. Thirty years ago, there was not an English speaking faculty member in the university. We usually needed to visit the Airbase in Sacheon or some other places to meet an English native speaker who was willing to help us with English proofreading. When the articles were ready, the more demanding task was waiting for us: typesetting and printing. At that time computerized typesetting was unheard of and all the processes of typesetting had to be done by laboriously picking up metal types of every letter. In Jinju, there was no printing house which was equipped with English typesetting facilities of newspaper size, so it was printed in Busan. We had no choice but to travel to Busan during the weekend to proofread galley proofs and page proofs of the newspaper. Those memories are still so vivid after almost 30 years! It is wonderful to see that the Pioneer has matured into a 30 years old full-grown adult, who can keep every GNU people informed of the major developments and events occurring around the campus in English. P

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T Send a Message Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief

he GNU Library is composed of three main libraries and two branch libraries: the Central Library, the Academic Information Library, Muncheongak, the Medical Library, the Law Library as well as the Marine Science Library. The main library has 700,000 books, over 2,300 different kinds of scientific journals and a large amount of data stored on video tape and CD. Thanks to the library, GNU students are provided a broad range of learning and studying material. Also, students can use the Reading Room with 3,025 seats in different types of rooms such as the carrels (private cubicles) as well as group rooms for seminars. The library outfits students with chairs and desks. Despite this useful support, GNU students have suffered from many problems with the library. One is that there have been several burglaries in the Reading Room when students leave their seats. This type of theft may be contrasted with the fact that there are still an awful lot of students out there who refuse to return books and this makes it unnecessarily difficult for both readers and borrowers. Another important matter concerns the lack of available library study spaces. When desks and chairs are compared to the number of students roughly 20,000, the number of seats being 3,025, the disproportion becomes obvious. Two years ago, GNU developed an automated seat reservation system. If students put in their student numbers, they could reserve and take a seat. However, the seat reservation system hasn’t been operated since last year because it broke down frequently. The attempt to get over the shortage of seats in the library with the seat reservation system seems to be a bit of a fiasco. The Central Library is always crowded with students during mid-terms and finals, but the reservation system does not work properly and people are not willing to share their seats with others, holding their seat for the whole day. As a result, many students suffer from a lack of available study seats. In order to reform the problem, memos were left for those not offered seats. Otherwise, if students who have to take a class can’t study, they may leave a memo and yield up their seats. These memos are written during study time. The memo campaign at Changwon National University(CNU) operated a memo system which guaranteed available study times. Students could list a free study space for others who may only need that space for a few hours or more. The GNU library is trying very hard to contribute to convenience of all students. P

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A Distributed Denial of Service Attack Park, Gun-hee Dept. of Business Administration

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distributed denial of service attack (DDoS) occurs when multiple systems flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted system, usually one or more web servers. The major advantages to an attacker of using a distributed denial-of-service attack are that multiple machines can generate more attack traffic than one machine, multiple attack machines are harder to turn off than one attack machine, and that the behavior of each attack machine can be stealthier, making it harder to track or shut down. These attacker advantages cause challenges for defense mechanisms. For example, merely purchasing more incoming bandwidth than the current volume of the attack might not help, because the attacker might be able to simply add more attack machines. There was a huge attack to portal web sites, bank web sites and even web sites related with government by DDoS on 7th July, 2009 in South Korea and America called 7・7 DDos Attack or 777 DDos Attack. Code which break down the hard disk was detected from some of infected computers by virus which used for attack. In this case, booting cannot be possible because master boot record of the hard disk is destroyed. National Intelligence Service (NIS) Of South Korea suspect that the DDoS attack started from North Korea but security companies assume that from IPs of several countries including South Korea and USA. P

Influenza A Virus Subtype H1N1

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nfluenza A (H1N1) virus is a subtype of influenza virus A and the most common cause of influenza (flu) in humans and caused by breathing air contaminated by the virus. Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans and cause a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a large fraction of all seasonal influenza. H1N1 strains caused roughly half of all human flu infections in 2006. Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza). In June 2009, World Health Organization (WHO) declared that flu due to a new strain of swine-origin H1N1 was responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic. This strain is commonly called “swine flu” by the public media. People can be infected by a cough or a sneeze. After infection by influenza A, the patient may suffer from diarrhea, a cough, fever and runny nose like symptoms of seasonal influenza. According to Center for Disease Control (CDC) of America, influenza A can be cured by Oseltamivir or Zanamivir, medicine of influenza. To prevent infection of influenza A virus, first, do not touch with the patient. When sneezing and having a cough, cover the mouth and nose by tissue and after, throw away the tissue and wash hands clean. Avoid to tough the nose and mouth by own hands and wash hands often. It’s totally fine to eat pork because not only pork do not infect influenza A but also the virus is killed by cooking over 70. P

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Guernica Has Two Indications Contributed by www.wikipedia.org

Seo, Jeong-sang Dept. of English Education

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uernica is synonymous. One name is that given to a great masterpiece by Picasso and the other Guernica is the name of a small city in northern Spain. There is a close link between Picasso’s Guernica and the region Guernica. In the spring in 1937, Hitler supplied newly developed weapons at the behest of General Franco (Francis Franco). Due to cruel and merciless attacks, thousands of innocent people died. Picasso drew a symbolic painting to announce this horrendously tragic act. Let’s look into more specific story on this event. ■Basque, the Isolated Region Guernica is the one of the small cities in the Basque region in the northern part of Spain. Since the Basque region ranges from northern Spain to southern France, including the western Pyrenees, it is difficult for me to mention only one part of the Basque region. As Basque region adjoins the main land of Europe and has abundant and various natural resources, several cities such as Bilbao have become economically important. Contrary to this development, Basques confronted the dramatic influx of mainlanders who were encouraged to migrate. Basque especially has completely unique culture and life style, so the migration of others could be enough to shake core Basque values. Furthermore, they were also dissatisfied with the distribution of wealth produced in their region. They believed that the central government did not invest enough infrastructure money. These discontents finally came to the surface and then they spurred Basques on to the necessity of acquiring political and economic autonomy within the Spanish state. ■The Spanish War and Massacre World War brought changes to Spain. The monarchial system swaying over Spain for thousands years was based primarily on a corrupt Catholic church. At last, in 1931, policy makers and lawmakers adopted a republican form of government and then proclaimed a new constitution which guaranteed freedom of education, assembly, publishing and so forth. In 1936, the general election darkened the future of the Iberian Peninsula. In accordance with the result of the election, the Popular Front (Frente Popular) supported by progressive force-republicans, socialists and communists-established a reformative government. Yet, the government of Manuel Azana y Diez could not stimulate the conservatives. Germany, with Italy’s connivance, ‘presented’ new weapons to Guernica, an important, symbolic Basque city which despised General Franco. ■Oppression and Resistance and another conflict As soon as the dictator Franco controlled Spain, he prohibited the Basques to use their own language and encouraged Spanish to move and settle there. They made an ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna; Basque Homeland and Freedom) to cope with the unfair measurements and achieve independence

from Spain in 1958. From 1968, they began to fight with the oppression of government with the gloves off. For instance, ETA killed over 800 people including policy makers, highranking officials and even foreigners and also kidnapped over 100 people. In 1975, subsequent to the death of Franco, the Spanish government followed the democratic line. They wrote a new constitution. But the Spanish government would not authorize the right to self-determination. ■Searching for the ways to coexist As I mentioned, the ETA killed approximately 1,000 people since 1968 in order to attain the Basque independence but a series of cruel events open doubt about what the ultimate purposes of the separatists are. For instance, a car bombing attack in the Burgos in northern Spain and Majorca Island killed 2 police officers and injured 60 more. The original purpose of ETA was advocating traditional Basque culture, but it seemed to becoming much more than that. The confrontational styles of Spanish government do not help. It banned the activity of Batasuna who played the role of spokesperson role in 2004. The Spanish government limited the range of the negotiation. Furthermore, as the EU and the US recognized the ETA as a terror organization. This made it much for difficult for those in the ETA to affect legitimacy. ■Mutualism and Coexistence Understanding each other is the best way to solve the deep conflicts. ETA should throw away arms and participate in talks. The Spanish government should solve the inhumane measurements which prohibit of the visiting of families. It would better recognize the ETA as negotiators for piece as the UK did with the IRA (Irish Republican Army) which was also, at one time, regarded as a terror organization. P

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Asia Universities: First in Ranking Contributed by Kim, Hye-jung

Lee, Young-ah Editor-in-Chief

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ccording to research conducted by two companies, THES and QS, which annually provide ranking of universities worldwide, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) was ranked as the first among Asian universities in 2009. What has made the ostensibly small university, the strongest in Asia? The Pioneer visited the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) at HKU. Explanations from the Director of Student Development, Mr. Chong Chan-yau and Chief Student Adviser Ms. Irene Szeto at the Career and Placement department offer insight for this number one ranking. The cooperation between HKU and corporations in the community is a successful union. HKU is collaborating with international companies. The school utilizes the wide relations in the following three major programs to help students. First, through ‘Campus Talk’, students and managers of employers gather at one site. They have accountability of a presentation which is used as a tool for sharing each other’s information. Second, through ‘Zone Activities’, students join workshops where they can improve interview skills or exchange useful tips to prepare for being a member of society. Third, through ‘Campus Interview’, companies in need of employees offer further information, need of employers, and nominations. Students may have to put a ‘feather in their caps’ to be nominated. Systematic and realistic programs galvanized the interest of businesses and students and resulted in almost 99% employment rate of HKU graduates in recent years.

PROGRAMS FOR JOB SEEKERS

Does Mr. Chong believe that HKU has been internationalized to the farthest extent? He says that English is a primary language, therefore is used as a teaching language at HKU. There are 50% of staff that of various ethnic backgrounds, each year 10% of freshmen graduate are from Hong Kong and 10% students from overseas as short-term exchange students. HKU has actively cooperated not only with foreign prestigious universities, but also with world enterprises including 150 Korean companies. Also, many students are undergoing community service in various regions: Cambodia, Cameroon, Columbia, etc. Their educational aim is to make students good global citizens. To make the motto feasible, HKU serves diverse curriculums related to the environment, astronomy, and community service. Students there are naturally exposed to global issues such as disputes, poverty, and environment.

WHE THE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY?

The number of staffs in the CEDARS is three times as many as that of the GNU Human Resource Development Center. Among 37 members in the CEDARS, about a quarter of them are advisers, directors representing each department. Does the government support all of the salaries? Surprisingly, they work free of charge. By their own volition or another’s request, they work for a volunteer career adviser. Several employees return after retirement from business and others are alumni. They willingly help students to secure employment. Students are given useful information which can be applied in today’s diverse globe because it is based on insight coming from the adviser’s lifelong experiences.

EMPLOYMENT WITHOUGHT COMPENSATION?

Coming back to the main entrance of HKU, I’ve got to meet students gathered in a hall preparing a drama. Members would try to perform students who have mental problems in funny way. There are students who are absorbed not only in studying but also in finding interests, acting for the community. With the devotion of staff, professors, and students, HKU enjoyed the Asian university highest ranking over many competitive universities. Why not GNU? P 26

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Who is the Dr. Ho? Dr. Ho obtained his BCs (Building Surveying) in the UK, MBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and PhD from the University of Hong Kong. He has successfully trained six Ph.D.s in the area of assessment of building quality, performance and sustainability. He was Admission Tutor for the BSc ( Surveying) program for six years, during which the quality of students recruited improved significantly. He has co-authored two books and has contributed to chapters of several other books. Dr.Ho’s contribution to this research area has also been recognized with two awards.

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n June 25th, the Pioneer reporters, interviewed Dr. Ho Chi Wing, Daniel, Head of the Department of Real Estate and Construction, the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Dr. Ho has been elected to be the Asian representative for Governing Council of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) from 2009 to 2013. ■The Pioneer learned his department is one of the most powerful in HKU. What does he think is the strongest point of the department of Real Estate and Construction for students? His department of Real Estate and Construction is proof of the B.Sc. (Surveying) Program and Curriculum, which is offered with the option of double major in economics or finance. He said that the program is unique, and is granted full exemption from all written examinations by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for four HKIS surveying divisions, namely general practice, quantity surveying, building surveying and property and facilities management, along with a range of RICS Faculties. He said that his faculty members encourage students to think across the boundaries of traditional academic approaches and solutions to real life issues and prepare students for careers in real estate, construction, banking and finance. ■All of professors of HKU teach a lecture in English. Is it more effective to cultivate students of talent, or should students attain their own degree of internationalization? What does he think? HKU’s strongest merit is that all of the professors teach all lectures in English. He said that the world has became internationalized, which can be defined as the process by which citizens of the world are unified into a single society and function together, thus, he believes he should make efforts to facilitate the talent of students. The bottom line is teaching in English is most important to cope with the globalized circumstance. ■Are there difficulties to teach the subject in English? Actually, he applies his knowledge from his real life. For example, he held a meeting or seminar regularly in English. Even HKU administrators of department communicate in English. Although HKU administrators’ mother tongue is not English, they are generally good at English, which means they can explain what they want to say. He repeatedly emphasized the importance of improving student’s ability in English for globalization; thus, he is going to keep teaching in English. There aren’t difficulties to teach the subject in English at all. He explained the reason why if

Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief someone wants to enter the HKU, they should achieve a good score from The Global English Test, such as IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Therefore, HKU’s students have already acquired their ability to use English to take lectures. ■What is the specific plan for teaching in English? All his lectures are a seminar style of class, not a lecture style. He presents the subject through using the PPT. According to his opinion, the whole point of a seminar style class is that students can learn and benefit from each other. It is very effective and useful to make the subject available and understandable to all students. ■The government of Hong Kong is said to support HKU. What type of financial support is also available? Actually, he doesn’t receive financial support but he is offered help by his research assistants. Otherwise, he employs several research assistants, and then the Hong Kong government provides financial supports with several research assistants who work for him. ■The Pioneer heard his Student Evaluation Score has been consistently above average. What does he think about the secret of success for getting a much higher score? He has two strong points, which are composed of passion and commitment. He contributes his time to prepare for his lectures. He also provides feedback to his students if they wonder about his research. As he mentioned, he progresses a seminar style of class in which students can share their opinions as well as practice questions and answers to each other. As time goes by, due to the lectures, students learn more specific information and then can get a high score. His students appreciate his endeavors. ■What does he want to offer GNU students for advice? He said that a student’s major is not their career path always. In addition, he gave advice to accumulate a variety of experiences is much more important areas of interest than just their major. If this is accomplished, students can enjoy their life and the students will have another opportunity to learn and acquire experience in other fields which would be helpful to broaden experience in their field of study. He made an additional remark of the importance of combining passion with commitment. He said students need to be passionate which is evoked by interest and know of the commitment needed to be successful. Students should spend time to prepare for what they choose to pursue, and to follow their confidence and strengths. P

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GNU Implements the Graduation Qualification Certification System

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GNU : A School Name Change Lee, Gi-il Cub-reporter

Original material providedby http://nongae.gnu.ac.kr/~plan/plan2009

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ommencing in 2010, GNU has announced the implementation of the Graduation Qualification Certification System beginning in the first semester of the school term. GNU focuses on cultivating and retaining more creative and talented students, and this program’s objective would be helpful for students learning to communicate in English as well as to foster leadership. The content of graduation certification is composed of English, welfare service, global leadership, and reading certification. The English certification is a prerequisite for the first year students who begin in 2009. The first year students should perhaps select one of these certification programs (except for English certification) as optional certifications. Students who receive high scores(more than 900) on internationally authorized English tests such as the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), will be exempted from taking mandatory English courses, for example, the completion of the English-Zone program. There is a diversity of program content for certification programs aside from English certification. Students submitting applications can submit application forms to the Office of Student Affairs and Support and Office of Academics Affairs for the graduation year one semester before their graduation date. P

Industry-Academy Cooperation

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NU submitted the application for changing the school name to Gyeongnam National University to the Ministry of Science and Technology on June 11th, 2009. GNU had a press interview to announce the proposed university name change. The application consists of advice from colleagues and eminent people from various social and political backgrounds concerning the issue renaming the school. Moreover, it also includes the process of GNU efforts in this matter, a duplicate authorized by a trademark law, and a copy of GNU Gyeongnag National University emblem application. GNU claims that it is unreasonable to judge Gyeongnam National University and Gyeongnam University as the same school names because both are a characteristic name for each institution. Yi, Si-won, a professor and President of GNU said Changing the school name has bigger effect than billions for budget support and I hope that we concentrate on the future goals of GNU rather than temporary conflicts and disagreements. Jung, Jae-wook, President of GNU said, Even though GNU is the number one national university in Gyeongnam, GNU students have employment difficulties, which is a big issue for them, and this may be related to the school name. He also wishes that the changing of the school name would be achieved as soon as possible to benefit the 2010 graduating students. P

Strengthening Skills at GNU

Seong, Hyeon-cheong Cub-reporter

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yeongsang National University published a particular program prepared by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy entitled Industry-Academic Cooperation. The program, phase two of the BK21 (Brain Korea21), promotes those who can take the lead in increasing the national growth. GNU has been honored with the best prize in the Phase One of the BK21 program held December 13th, 2005. Under the second program, GNU seeks increased cooperation and joins force to specialize in research areas and improve research quality with the industrial sector. In addition, GNU will increase support for the commercialization of innovative technologies developed in collaboration with the industrial sector by promoting industrial and academic research cooperation. GNU also intends to address the shortages of human resources by promoting internship, as well as a credit system, among others. The president of GNU, Ha, Woo-song expects that creative talents who were trained under specific programs address the shortage of human resources and initiate leadership. GNU will invest about 170 million into this program which will include a 145 million investment by the government. P

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Lee, Young-ah Editor-in-Chief

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kill strengthening at GNU is done from May, 2009 to February, 2009 with the purpose of elevating the students’ abilities and increasing GNU’s educational opportunities. The specific plans consist of scholarship support, employment promotion, globalization issues, providing information concerning support mechanisms, as well as matters related to industry-academic cooperation. Students can benefit from scholarships if they have high GNU mileage points. To promote employment, GNU equips the Job Academy and other programs so that students can systemically prepare for employment. To improve the teaching and learning environment, cutting-edge classes are being developed, and lectures in foreign languages are also supported. Participation of those into various programs at GNU results in points that can be used for the Mileage Global Scholarship. 1.5 million won is provided for the Nammyeong Scholarship, 1 million won for the Mirae scholarship, and 500 thousand won scholarships are distributed to the students of the higher mileage points. Some students may get scholarship through participation records. P

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P E O P L E

PUBLICITY APPLICATION :

Positive, Punctual, Energetic

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f you heard about the public men and women at GNU, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it is their sunny disposition that radiates with a smile. The men and women of GNU are a wonderful mix of energetic, diligent personalities. These basic positive characteristics are very important for students. How to cultivate a positive attitude? What do the publicity people do for GNU? What are the appraisal standards? This article may answer these questions. Cho, Ah-ra Deputy Editor-in-Chief

1)What do the publicity people do for GNU? First, they introduce visitors to GNU and make a tour of the GNU facilities to the visiting of high school students. The helpful personnel can suggest the best things to see and do here, and they provide high school students with informative brochures covering their specific interests. Second, they also help the visitors at the presentation for entrance to the university or to an educational fair. Third, they have collect and arrange data. Fourth, they act as models for public relations brochures. 2)What is the motivation to apply for a publicity person? GNU has set up for the internationalized programs such as EZ program and GPP (Global Pioneer Program), and is overseeing internship among others. These programs are helpful to the students for cultivating broader experiences. Unfortunately, few students are aware that GNU provides support. Thus, he wanted to turn over information clearly and effectively for the benefit of all students. 3)What did he prepare? Students should acquire information. For example, GNU is famous for bio-technology and the agriculture field and has prestigious professors in those fields. GNU has also set up for international programs such as EZ (English Only Zone) and GPP (Global Pioneer Program), as well as overseeing internships, among others. If any student wants to become a publicity person, the applicant must have a strong desire. 4)What kinds of appraisal standards are there for these candidates? The necessary qualifications are diligence, punctuality, and an active personality. Actually, the publicity men/women contribute their time to public relations. For example, their school hours and an event sometimes overlap with each other, although, they still volunteer to help visitors. There is another requirement however, and that is punctuality, which is based on confidence. All should learn of the many benefits of being on time. They are GNU representatives; they must set a good example. They prepare for

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the setting up of events and greet the visitors with a smile, one must be outgoing. They should participate in volunteer activities as well. 5)What are the memorable or rewarding experiences? One of the most rewarding experiences is to cultivate broader experiences. He said GNU has held a lot of events, invited the notable celebrities, who graduated from GNU, or an incumbent Assemblyman. It gives us an opportunity to make connections. He said that when he met notable celebrities, he saw role models. It was an impressive and rewarding experience. 6)If student wants to study, how to apply ? The Planning and Public Relations Team of GNU is responsible for advertising. It receives applications in March every year. Only after screening the documents, personal interviews and VTR interviews will be conducted. The interview process does not solely rely on a good appearance. On June 19th, the Pioneer reporters interviewed Kim, Jihun, the president of GNU publicity men/women, which we called Gaechuknarae. They are responsible for helping students and representatives. P

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Contributed by Kang Gyeong-min

Cities of Coexistence: Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia Jeong, Ki-hyeong Dept. of Philosophy

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ongolia is changing. There is a long history of nomadism, the realities of socialism and capitalism are relatively recent. The capital city of Ulaanbaatar demonstrates this. The past and present coexist efficiently in Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia. One cannot fully predict Mongolia’s future. This country is in an important point of history. What do you imagine when you hear the word ‘Mongolia’? Perhaps grasslands, Genghis Khan, nomads, the Gobi desert and camels etc. Many books and documentaries illustrate the country of Mongolia and the history of nomadism. However, Ulaanbaatar is a city. This city’s reality is very diverse from what

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one could imagine. This article is a short story about the city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia which may serve to enlighten our readers about the diversity and historical information regarding this region of the world. Ulaanbaatar translated is ‘Red hero’. It is a city which is a central place of politics, culture and economy in Mongolia since 1924 when the city became capital. Following that, Russia has supported the largest growth of population in Mongolia. Now over a million people live in Ulaanbaatar and one third of the residents of Mongolia make their home. Ulaanbaatar is a cultural symbol of Mongolia’s present and future. It’s very ironic that modern buildings Gyeongsang National University Campus English Magazine

and Mongol traditional tents called ‘gels’ cohabitate in the same town. Each represents settlement culture and nomadic culture. From a foreigner’s perspective, it looks unnatural. How could we explain a person who lives in a gel and drives a Toyota? Ulaanbaatar is city of coexistence. It isn’t difficult to find that traditional values and modern values still coexist. After capitalism is accepted, women adorn themselves with jewels and pretty clothes; however they continue to have a meal with just one dish. Most of buildings follow conventional form because they were erected in the socialism period. Apartments are preferred because it’s warmer but Mongolians also think it is a

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For a new century, perhaps the politics need to be addressed. Mongolians believe this and they have expressed their political will. The Democratic Party’s candidate, Elbegdorj, was elected as a new president last May. Mongolia expects social reform from the young president. The newly elected government which began in June has to unite Mongolia’s diverse cultural values and diplomatic relations. The Sukhbaatar Square now displays a statue of him astride his horse. The words he apparently proclaimed at the time are engraved on the bottom of the statue. The words tell meaningfully “If we, the whole people, unite in our common effort and common will, there will be nothing in the world that we cannot achieve, that we will not have learned or failed to do.” Even Mongolia’s today is complicated and unpredictable; however the citizens know what to do for a better future. Over two weeks, this reporter could feel positive power and the strong beliefs evident. After five years, ten years and 20 years and in the future, their political powers and cultural beliefs will become evident. We will observe this change with interest. P

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form of constriction. Perhaps that is the reason why many Mongolians live in gels in summer. Ulaanbaatar shows many sides of a culture which makes it a challenge to define the social character of the capital city. The Sukhbaatar square is the center of Ulaanbaatar. The square is always full of people and tourists also visit there. The extended square shows Mongolian’s tolerance and national pride. Sukhbaatar is a Mongol hero who made a declaration of Mongolia’s independence in 1921. He is a respected hero who has been compared with Genghis Khan. Only these two men are represented in Mongol tugrik notes. The modern hero organized a revolutionary party which had been supported by the population. The central office of the revolutionary party is not far from the square. Unfortunately the office was badly damaged by a fire last year. The fire was the result of citizens because of an alleged organized election campaign. After 80 years, the citizens began to doubt the revolutionary party’s leadership. Many revolutionary politicians became stained by irregularities and corruption.

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H E A L T H

Seasonal Food (Autumn) & R e c i p e Why Eat the Season? Lee, Gi-il Cub-reporter

1. To reduce the energy (and associated CO emissions) needed to grow and transport the food we eat. 2. To avoid premium foods prices due to transportation costs 3. To support the local economy. 4. To reconnect with nature’s cycles. But, most importantly, seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious.

Main Dish for Autumn: Mung bean Pancake ■Seasonal Vegetables for September: apples, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, grapes, lettuce, melons, mung beans, chestnuts, onions, peppers, peaches, pears, potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, sweet corn, tomatoes.

INGREDIENTS: Two cups of soaked mung bean, 5 pyogo mushrooms, Balloon flower 50g, fernbrake 50g, one quarter of Kimchi, a quarter of a carrot, bean sprout 100g, a little spinach, salt, soy sauce, perilla oil

Cooking Instructions 1. Take off the mung bean’s husk by scrubbing it a day after bean is soaked, and then grind it by a mixer and add water. 2. Wash balloon flowers with salt and cut as much as you can eat. 3. Put the balloon flowers to a heated frying pan slightly. 4. Fry fernbrake seasoning with spices such as soy sauce or salt and chop Kimchi. 5. Slice carrot and cut bean sprouts, wash and nip off spinach properly. 6. After soaking pyogo mushroom, squeeze the wetness and slice it. 7. Fry sliced mushroom seasoning with salt. 8. Mix all vegetables and ground bean, then knead it seasoning with salts. 9. Fry mixed dough into oiled pan. P 32

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■Seasonal Meats for September: duck, lamb, pork, rabbit, oysters, venison, grouse, mussels, partridge, brown trout, squid, monkfish, lobster, salmon, sea bass, clams, dover sole, sardine, scallop, mackerel

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Hope is the thing with feathers by Emily Dickinson Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, I’ve heard it in the chillest land, And sings the tune without the And on the strangest sea; words, Yet, never, in extremity, And never stops at all, It asked a crumb of me. And sweetest in the gale is heard; And sore must be the storm That could abash the little bird That kept so many warm.

엽서3 1. 이번 호에서 가장 관심있게 본 기사와 그 이유는?

From. 이름 :

학 과:

학번 :

연락처 :

<절 취 선>

To. The Pioneer

2. 다음호에서 다루어 주었으면 하는 기사는?

3. 파이오니아에 하고 싶은 말은?

경상대학교 학생회관 5층 영어잡지사 추첨을 통해 문화상품권을 드립니다.

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엽서4

The Pioneer 30th Anniversary Celebration Quiz 1. When is the Pioneer’s birthday? 1979 __, __ ① June, 10 ③ August, 10

② July, 10 ④ September, 10

① Campus World ③ Social Explore

② Campus Briefing ④ Cover Story

4. How many times did the word Gaechucknarae appear in this issue? ① 2 times ③ 4 times

② 3 times ④ 5 times

3. Who is the Pioneer’s English Editor?

② Mia Jun ④ Michael Schulman

5. Who is the president of KB cosmetics? ① Kim, Ba-yoon ② Yang, Jae-jin ③ Kim, Yu-geun ④ Kim, Seong-dong 6. What is the name of the club GNU medical students join? (2 answers) ① Medical Angel ② Medical Strings ③ Medical Smile ④ CMF 7. The Travel column in this edition has covered this country. ① China ③ Japan

② Mongolia ④ Hong Kong

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2. This column contains several campus related articles in a page. What is it?

① Kolon Burnham ③ Joseph Daniele