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Jong Hak Won

Jong Hak Won, Columns Editor

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” -Friedrich Nietzsche

I’m not sure what this quote has to do with journalism but I felt like it suited my brooding character. My name is Jong Hak Won and I’m the senior column editor here at the Paw Print. My columns will range from ranty political commentary bemoaning the state of our political system or angsty teenage existential pieces. Hang around me long enough and you’ll hear me spout off quotes from Jean-Paul Sartre, Karl Marx, or Jean Baudrillard, none of whom I really understand but use to make it seem like I know something intellectual. Since I know just how unsociable this makes me sound, just know that I’m pretty friendly over a cup of coffee.

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Trumpocalypse: The Trump Budget

Trumpocalypse: The Trump Budget

Jong Hak Won, Columns Editor
March 31, 2017
The Case for Digital

The Case for Digital

Jong Hak Won, Column Editor
December 8, 2016
Local Politics: Proposition 64

Local Politics: Proposition 64

Jong Hak Won, Columns Editor
November 7, 2016

Why America Isn’t Great

Jong Hak Won, Columns Editor
September 15, 2016
Glory to the Socialist Party

Why I am a Socialist

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
June 1, 2016
Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders has had the largest impact on the 2016 election, opening up the political space for far left politicians again.

The Third-Degree Bern

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
March 28, 2016
The College Board engages in several unethical practices that perpetuate structural disadvantages.

Why the College Board is evil

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
February 11, 2016
Orchestra takes their bow after they finish their final piece.

Encore! Encore!

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
December 9, 2015
Men like Ben Carson demonstrate that a thorough college education can still lead to espousing some stupid ideas.

College won’t make you smart

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence -Christopher Hitchens

Does God Exist?

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
September 18, 2015
On May 19, a pipeline burst spilling millions of gallons of oil. This incident reflects why Big Oil companies cant be allowed to drill for oil in environmentally sensitive areas.

Big Oil-Big Fail

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
May 29, 2015
There are no strings on me

There are no strings on me

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
May 28, 2015
2016 Presidential Candidates

2016 Presidential Candidates

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
May 20, 2015
Freedom of speech will always triumph over fundamentalist brutality.

Je Suis Charlie

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
January 27, 2015
Brian Leff conducts the West Ranch Lab Band during the Jazz Concert on Dec. 12.

West Ranch Jazz Band Concert

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
December 15, 2014

How Girls See Boys

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
December 9, 2014
Religious fundamentalism is creeping into places like the science classroom where it will be destructive toward the education of students.

The Price of Faith

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
December 3, 2014
From Nov. 4 to Nov. 6, students competed against one another in the Super Smash Tournament for the chance to win gift cards to GameStop.

A Super Smashing Success

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
November 10, 2014
Shows like John Olivers Last Week Tonight raise awareness over important issues that we would normally never even hear about.

Your sarcasm is appreciated

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
October 24, 2014
West Ranch serves up Saugus

West Ranch serves up Saugus

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
October 3, 2014
If net neutrality were to fail, internet providers would be able to block out sites or services that they disagree with.

Keeping the Internet Free

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
September 19, 2014
School has been transformed into one giant competition for who can come out with the highest grades.

Clawing For Grades

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
September 16, 2014
With the millions of people on social media, its easy to lose awareness of yourself and what youre doing.

Social Media’s Mask

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
August 29, 2014
Ads like these demonstrate the deteriorating image of men in modern society.

What It Means to Be a Man

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
May 15, 2014
Ukraine remains chaotic, and Russian president Vladimir Putin has only escalated the conflict.

Update on Ukraine

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
May 1, 2014
Rick Santorum, a former Pennsylvania senator,  is a far right social conservative who is staunchly against abortion and gay marriage. He is one of the many extremists who are running our country.

Extremists that don’t bend

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
January 27, 2014
As demonstrated by Steve Jobs and other successful people, life can open up to you when you are willing to challenge the rules that have guided you for your whole life.

Breaking the rules of life

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
December 16, 2013
President John F. Kennedy right before his assassination. 50 years later, there are multiple conspiracy theories surrounding his assassination.

Who really killed the President?

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
November 22, 2013
America interferes in foreign affairs all over the globe. That needs to stop.

The United Empire of America

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
October 23, 2013
The 1 percent are taking all the wealth, while the 99 percent get the scraps.

The Underpaid 99 Percent

Jong Hak Won, Staff Writer
September 19, 2013
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