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제 17 호 Ready to Run

Kicker: EDITORIAL Ready to Run By Da-Hwee Kim, Editor-in-chief elfnme@naver.com This winter has been exceptionally cold. It snowed very much and recorded a record-breaking cold snap. However, now the warm spring is just around the corner. March means a new semester for us, and it is always full of hope and vitality. If you think of this year as a running race, this month is just the starting line. A fresh start is always exciting. Of course, as time passes, you may get tired and difficult things may happen. But I hope that doesn't make you frustrated or depressed. Because there are many bright days ahead of us. I hope all of you can take a long look forward and think wisely. In the hope that you will gain strength for each day that will unfold anew, I leave you with a few quotes that will fill your soul and boost your energy. “It’s never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life that you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald “I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.” — Juansen Dizon “The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” — Josiyah Martin Do you feel more confident after reading these quotes? Are you ready to run now? Then let's make it great again this year :)

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제 16 호 The Best Is Yet To Come

Kicker: EDITORIAL The Best Is Yet To Come By Da-Hwee Kim, Editor-in-chief elfnme@naver.com The end of the year is just a new beginning for us. Why? Because without an end, there would be no new year and no fresh start! When it is December and the end of the year approaches, it is quite normal for some to be anxious, especially when they have unreached goals and unfulfilled dreams. However, I want every single one of you to stay calm and positive. Because every year brings its own unique set of victories and defeats, struggles and joys! Even though this year has never been perfect for you, it is completely fine. Rather than having regrets about the past, how about preparing for the bright future waiting for us? Although no one can take back time and make a brand new start, anyone can start now and make a marvelous ending. Hope you wrap up this year meaningfully and say farewell to 2022. I would like to close by recommending a few songs that will make you feel good and help you end the year. Happy end of the year everyone! 😊 - End-of-Year Playlist - 🎵 Have It All – Jason Mraz 🎵 Merry Christmas Everybody - Train 🎵 Seasons of Love – The Cast of Rent 🎵 Do They Know It’s Christmas? – Band Aid 30 🎵 Snowman - Sia

• 작성일 2022-11-30
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제 15 호 It’s Not Your Fault!

Kicker: EDITORIAL It’s Not Your Fault! By Sol-Hyang Park, Editor-in-chief cookie7152@naver.com I became a senior this year, and as the years go by, my career worries are getting deeper and deeper. I think it is not just my situation, so I would like to share some thoughts related to this. For teenagers, most of their career worries are 'study'. Some students will start from middle school, and most of them will have problems with entering college. For those in their twenties, most career concern is 'employment'. How and where to build the 'specs', and how to get into a better company even if you barely got the specs. Or, you may worry that the things you like and work do not match, or there is nothing you want to do. Me, a newcomer who has not gotten out of university even dares to offer a solution to these concerns, but there is something I would like to emphasize to myself and my peers – “It's not your fault.” It is also my favorite line from the movie “Good Will Hunting.” Of course, it is not to blame others or the environment for your situation unconditionally. In the process of grasping the reality you are in, I hope that you will not be engrossed in your problems. I also lost the strength to go further with so much self-blame whenever I was in certain situations. It is not just an individual problem that the situation has become. In a society that favors science and engineering majors - what about artistic or athletic people? What about a wandering or adventurous person like me? I still have not been able to get out of these worries, but I think the best effort is to do something and make an opportunity rather than do nothing and get frustrated. It would not be easy certainly, but wouldn't it be better to make an opportunity than to wait for it to come? As the weather is getting cold, 2022 is also entering the second half of the year. I hope that everyone will spend the rest of 2022 happily and proudly by creating opportunities for ‘you’ without blaming yourself too much. Additionally, this is my last editorial as an Editor-in-chief. Although it was a short time, the process of preparing the issue as the editor was very meaningful and happy. Best wishes for the future Herald and readers!

• 작성일 2022-08-31
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제 14 호 Revive Our Minds!

Kicker: EDITORIAL Revive Our Minds! By Sol-Hyang Park, Editor-in-chief cookie7152@naver.com The restrictions on COVID-19 have been eased a lot - society seems to be gradually reviving. Sangmyung University is also doing face-to-face lectures, various offline events, and school festivals. However, is it the same for us inside? Some may have suffered from Corona Blue due to the pandemic, some may have become more lethargic, and some may have gotten used to boredom at home. That's who I am. I was originally an active person who liked to meet people and explore various places, but I’ve become an introvert and little bit lazy because of the last two years of the pandemic. Now that many sanctions have been eased, I feel strange to go back to my previous self. It's as if I’m stuck with COVID-19 and can't get out of it. I wonder if you have escaped well from this Corona Blue, which is a topic that has been dealt with many times in our webzine. In a way, this may not get better as easily as the rapidly changing environment. However, we need to keep going - adapt to the changing environment, get out of the Comfort zone, communicate with society and review what goals or dreams we had not achieved due to COVID-19. Let’s restore our inner vitality little by little! Still, COVID-19 is still in progress, I hope you take care and finish the semester well.

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제 13 호 Welcoming & Fresh Start

Kicker: EDITORIAL (START) Welcoming & Fresh Start By Sol-Hyang Park, Editor-in-chief cookie7152@naver.com In spring, with the warm weather, there are new things to do and things that you want to start. So, March seems to be the season that goes best with the word "start." March, which marks the beginning, is approaching us. For many students, March will be the month to set another goal and mindset as the new semester begins. For freshmen, March will feel like a new world is opening up. I would like to congratulate freshmen on entering Sangmyung University, despite many restrictions and difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, I am very sorry that there are still limitations in energetic college life you dreamed of. Likewise, we have been working mainly online, such as releasing webzine publications or holding an essay contest, due to COVID-19. This year, I hope to do various face-to-face activities such as quiz events with students. I look forward to the situation getting better, so 2022 will be a year where we can think of hope rather than despair. March is a month of start and excitement – As the saying goes, “Well begun is half done,” -so I hope you start a healthy, enjoyable and worthwhile university life. We are also planning to do various activities this year with a new mindset. We will release a total of four publications this year, recruit new members, and hold fresh events. Please look forward to our future activities!

• 작성일 2022-03-01
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제 12 호 Throwback of 2021 & Upcoming 2022

Kicker: EDITORIAL (Throwback & Upcoming) Throwback of 2021 & Upcoming 2022 By Sol-Hyang Park, Editor-in-chief cookie7152@naver.com The weather suddenly got cold, and December of 2021 has already come. How was 2021 for you? Following last year, we have also lived under the coronavirus situation. Especially freshmen, who entered this year, would not have been able to fully enjoy a normal university life, just like sophomores. But now we are gradually accepting “With Corona,” and by next year, we may be able to have a normal university life. Before welcoming the hopeful next year, I would like to reflect on some recent news. First of all, the SM Herald held the 41st Sangmyung Essay Contest last month. Originally, we conducted the contest in one classroom, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been receiving essays online. The essay topics were metaverse, copyrights, and online lectures. You can also find these topics in this December issue. The award-winning essay will soon be released on the Webzine. Another news, like I mentioned, is the government's "With Corona" policy. It is being implemented in three steps. -In the recent first step, the operation restrictions of living facilities are eased, and the hours of using all facilities except entertainment facilities are lifted. Academies, movie theaters, performance halls, reading rooms, PC rooms, restaurants, cafes, etc. are available all day without time limit. Also, without a “Vaccine Pass,” using some multi-use facilities with a high risk of infection, such as indoor sport facilities and, karaoke rooms, is restricted. In the second and third stages, return to daily life before COVID-19 can be realized. However, if there is a rapid increase in the number of infection, the government will strengthen social distancing again. It can be possible, since we are getting complacent about COVID-19. Therefore, we must follow quarantine rules such as wearing a mask and washing your hands frequently to protect ourselves from the virus. I hope you finish the rest of 2021 healthy and happily. I also hope that the upcoming 2022 would be more hopeful and lively to everyone.

• 작성일 2021-11-21
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제 11 호 The Second Resolution

Kicker: EDITORIAL (PLANNING) The Second Resolution by Yoo-Jung Kim, Editor-In-Chief kyjmimi121@naver.com After the first semester, the second semester is coming up. With the second semester as our second resolution, we are going to work harder. We will tell you our plans for the second semester in detail. The SM Herald is preparing for two events in the second semester. The first one is SM Herald Promotion Day. In case of promotion day, this year's COVID19 situation cannot be predicted. We think we'll probably choose the replacement method as an online event. We're thinking of an event where we give presents to students who solve well a quiz about our articles. The second is an SM Herald essay contest. In the case of the essay contest, it will be held in November regardless of the COVID19 as last year. Just like the conventional method, three keywords are presented to write an essay using keywords. However, some say that one of the three keywords should be decided through a vote of Sangmyung University students. We respect various opinions, and we will make efforts to hold a satisfactory event. In addition to these events, we promise to diligently write and cover various articles for Sangmyung University students which is our duty. SM Herald wants to get closer to the readers of Sangmyung University. Feel free to contact the SM Herald if you have any good comments or articles you want. *Instagram: smherald9 *Email: smherald79@gmail.com Yoo-Jung Kim, Editor-in-Chief

• 작성일 2021-08-24
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제 10 호 Mid-Summer of 2021

Kicker: EDITORIAL (TURNING POINT) Mid-Summer of 2021 by Yoo-Jung Kim, Editor-In-Chief kyjmimi121@naver.com June, the time of publication of this article, is the month when all the final exams are held and the end of the semester exists. We think Sangmyung University students must have had a hard time preparing for the final exam. Of course, there will be students who are resting or preparing to get a job during summer vacation after the exam. In various situations, I would like to introduce wise words to my colleagues at Sangmyung University and tell them to cheer up. 1. "Lord, let me do my best what I can and give me the courage to give up what I can't do, and give me the wisdom to distinguish the two." - St. Francis' prayer. People can't be good at everything. Each person has his or her own characteristics, and there are things he or she can do well and cannot do well. I hope all of our Sangmyung University students will recognize this and do their best to do well without being frustrated. I sincerely hope that many students can find their dreams quickly and work hard for them. 2. God doesn't require us to succeed; he only requires that you try. - Mother Teresa The goals that Sangmyung University student study will all be different. The goals are different and the degree of success afterwards may vary. I hope our friends don't meet other people's standards of success. I think it's important to try and hope to walk your own way. It's a short saying, but it gives us strength and makes us think a lot. I sincerely hope that students of Sangmyung University will have a lot of time to think or study for themselves during summer vacation. Let's be a student of Sangmyung University who prepares for the future with strength. Yoo-Jung Kim, Editor-in-Chief

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제 9 호 The New Semester of Spring at Sangmyung University

Kicker: EDITORIAL (NEW START) The New Semester of Spring at Sangmyung University Promotion and Improvement of SM HERALD by Yoo-Jung Kim, Editor-In-Chief kyjmimi121@naver.com A year after dealing with Corona wisely, the new semester is about to begin again. We would like to promise in this article that SM HERALD will also hold events and competitions with fresh ideas and promote them more actively. In the COVER STORY article of last year, I received good opinions and improvements from many students. Through this, I will introduce our process to plan schedule and improve the event, promotion, and schedule for the new semester. Schedule SM Herald publishes publications four times a year in March, June, September, and December. For the publication of 4 articles, the rest of the 8 month goes through the process of meeting ideas, setting the direction of articles and so on. We will share our issuance, events, and competition schedules in a calendar format so that SM Herald promotion and various students will be interested in our articles. Events Promotion day that was not implemented with Corona last semester will be held. To promote SM Herald and interest students in our articles, we will give them missions such as quizzes and conversations using expressions about our articles in SM Herald Webzines. We will also offer products to students who participated. In the COVER STORY article of last year, a survey showed that Sangmyung University students wanted Halloween or Christmas events. This year, we will hold a Halloween event with this feedback. We're thinking of an event where students shout trick or treat at the event booth and tell us the most impressive article and reason in SM Herald. We will provide delicious candies, chocolates and jellies to students who participated in this event. Promotion The event will also be held to promote the SM Herald continuously. It is an event that uses three expressions in Weekly, which our members are taking turns, to make and send conversation sentences. This is good for us because it can promote us, but it can also be useful study for students in Sangmyung University. Gifticon will be offered through a lottery for students who participated. The SM Herald will release a total of four publications this year. We will hold various events in which students can participate and actively promote articles. Please look forward to it and love it. Yoo-Jung Kim, Editor-in-Chief Source: https://www.smu.ac.kr/eng-newspaper/coverstory.do?mode=view&articleNo=713755&article.offset=0&articleLimit=9#/list

• 작성일 2021-03-03
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제 8 호 Wrapping Up

Kicker: EDITORIAL Wrapping Up By Sarah Chae, Editor-in-Chief sarah3fran1@naver.com It is already time to *wrap up! I know you may feel like you could not enjoy your school life enough this year. Great job coming all the way here even in these tough times. In this last editorial of 2020 (and the last editorial I will ever write for the SM Herald), I am going to talk about how to finish something successfully, in other words, wrapping up. Let us find out what we need to do to make a meaningful finale for 2020. After that, do not forget to take a look at what some students want to say about 2020 and 2021. *Wrap up (something) / Wrap (something) up: To complete something successfully or to finish doing something. - Accept the failures We wrote an article about the achievements and things to fix of this web magazine. The SM Herald has done this every winter, right at the end of the year. Just like us, give yourself some time to go through the last 365 days of your life and review what was successful and what was not. It is easy to blame yourself when you have failed to do something. Reflecting on it is okay, but be careful not to think about it over and over until you get depressed. This will only erase your strength to create positive change. When accepting the failures you made, stick to the facts and focus on your behavior (not your feelings). Thinking of yourself as a loser will not help you go forward at all. Look at the steps you took and think about whether it was helpful. - Build muscles Make a list of long-term and short-term goals or dreams. Visit the people you love. Give the hospital a visit and check out your mental and physical health. Throw out the toxic relationships and memberships that you never want to use again. These are well known ways to get ready for the next year. I think “building physical strength and mental muscles that can change your life” is a great way to get ready for the time ahead. It might look difficult to change a person’s life. However, we all need to know that it is not that hard. Select 4 places to donate money or anything else, and there you go, you have made a change to somebody’s life. Do not forget that you have the muscles and strength to change your life as well as others. That is all. The SM Herald hopes you have a happy new year! Before you go, take a quick look at the flashbacks of our fellow students. There is also a space for you, too. Sarah Chae, Editor-in-Chief Sources: https://people-equation.com/tips-for-wrapping-up-the-year/ https://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-priebe/2015/12/24-powerful-ways-to-finish-the-year-off-right/ https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/how-to-end-year-feeling-mentally-strong-ready-to-tackle-2019.html

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