Essential Fashion Items for College Students

Wanting to discover a personal style that suits them and looks good is a common aspiration for many college students. For freshmen embarking on their college life, the excitement of wearing casual clothes instead of uniforms often comes with the worry, ‘What style should I go for?’ Finding and expressing one’s unique style can feel like a challenge. Therfore this Fashion section will introduce essential fashion items that every...

Merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, What Is the Future of Korea’s Aviation Industry

The merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines entered the final stage after 4 years of judgment and adjustment after Korean Air announced its acquisition of Asiana Airlines in November 2020. On December 12, 2024, Korean Air officially incorporated Asiana Airlines as a subsidiary, which means a major change in Korea’s aviation industry. Accordingly, Pharos would like to investigate the reason for and process of the merger, the effects i...

Endless Conflict: The Present and Future of the Russia-Ukraine War

The Russia-Ukraine War began on February 24, 2022, following President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “Special Military Operation” against Ukraine. Since then, the war has continued for over 1,000 days, causing significant casualties, a massive refugee crisis, and has had considerable effects on global society. Pharos will examine the current state of the war, the international reactions from various countries, th...

Ready, Get Set, Run!

Running has many attractive aspects. Maybe the most appealing aspect is that running is a sport which has few barriers to entry. All you need is a pair of running shoes, and you can run whenever, wherever, and for however long as you want. Running shoes? Why do we need them? Before starting to run, you likely have a question about which kind of running shoes is the best for you. Point 1: Necessity The necessity of running shoes lies in their a...

As the Killer App of AI, the Persona Chat-bot Appears on the World Stage.

Human beings are animals, it’s reasonable for us to feel the emotion of loneliness. To eliminate the solitude, We make new hobbies or meet others. If there were an AI that sympathizes with our stories and relives our emotion, would you want to use it? The persona Chat-bot has arrived, which draws a lot of attention by outdoing ChatGPT. The Persona Chat-bot is a one-to-one customized dialog system that is granted to a humanlike personality....

Is It Possible to Travel Around Suwon With Just the Touch Suwon App?

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution drives change, the tourism industry is also evolving. The smart tourism industry services have personalized information by building big data associated with smart devices. One of them is the smart travel application, which can quickly gather travel data and provide a lot of services in one super app. Are you looking to explore Suwon smartly? Pharos introduces a regional tourism program called ‘Touch Suwo...

Remember You Are One: The Substance

The Substance is a thriller movie, released on December 11th, 2024. Coralie Farzat, rapidly gaining recognition as one of the most promising film directors despite her limited filmography, directed the film. The film earned significant awards, including the Best Actress Award at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in 2025 and the Best Screenplay Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in 2024. The cast is very small, featuring just three main actors: D...

International Women’s Day

Every year, March 8 is International Women's Day. It is designated as a legal holiday to recognize women's social, economic, and political contributions and to promote women's efforts and unwavering focus. In 1908, It was started by American women's protest for woman suffrage and unionization movements. In 1975, the UN named the year as International Women's Year and officially declared March 8 as an International Women's...

Can an AI Robot Replace a Human Head?

A U.S. startup, BrainBridge, has shocked the entire world. They announced that they are developing the world’s first head transplant system using an AI robot. They describe the head transplant system with the words, “safer, faster, reliable,” and show their confidence in the system. Even though the medical technique has been developed, side effects of the transplant surgery still exist and there are criticisms of it. In this Op...

An Exciting Meeting with International Reporters!

A new semester has begun, and new members have joined Pharos. The new international reporters are Asuka from Japan, Jowie from Malaysia, and Maël from France. This edition of Pharos News will cover meetings with these new international reporters. On September 10, we had our first meeting with the international reporters at the Pharos office. During this meeting, we prepared and shared “candy salad,” a dish that is particularly p...