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From Your Valentine: Inquisitions on the Origins of the Day of Love
From Your Valentine: Inquisitions on the Origins of the Day of Love
Article by Sophie Lee, Writer • February 14, 2025

“Take my hand, take my whole life too, ‘cause I can’t help falling in love with you.” –Elvis Presley, “Can’t Help Falling in Love”  Love is characterized by intimacy, passion, and commitment; it signifies...

Before Plastic: What Materials Did People Wear to Stay Warm?
Before Plastic: What Materials Did People Wear to Stay Warm?
Article by Berenice Paul Bregeon, Writer • January 27, 2025

In modern days, plastic has increasingly become a common material used in manufacturing our clothing. According to Statista, as of 2023, about 67% of the volume of textile fiber made globally consisted of synthetic fibers,...

The Allure of Fear: The Evolutionary Role of Scary Stories in Society
Article by Nadja Petreski, Writer • January 9, 2025

Why do we feel compelled to terrify ourselves with haunted houses, horror films, and ghost stories? Well, fear has always been an intrinsic part of the human experience; scary tales are essential to our development as a society...

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A Senior Year Bucket List
A Senior Year Bucket List
Article by Emma Savarese, Writer • January 29, 2025

On Tuesday, January 14, the senior class had the opportunity to hear from seven ASIJ alumni who shared their college experiences and offered advice on what to expect as we...

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Christmas, Social Media, and Over-Consumerism
Christmas, Social Media, and Over-Consumerism
Article by Mayuko Kawase, Writer • January 9, 2025

When the winter season is in action, Christmas fills the minds of many: lighted driveways, decorated trees, and Christmas dinners with family and friends. There is an undeniable joy in the air.  Holidays...

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Anti-Intellectualism in American Politics
Article by Lily Stone-Bourgeois, Editor-in-chief • May 30, 2024

This article is a second part to an earlier essay on anti-intellectualism. Read the first part here.  In his seminal book, Anti-intellectualism in American Life, Richard Hofstadter proposes that anti-intellectualism...

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Should Gene Editing in Humans be Allowed?
Article by Hana Ando, Writer • May 30, 2024

The field of genetic science has been rapidly evolving in recent years, leading to developments that were once thought impossible. One of the most significant advancements has been gene editing, the modification...

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The 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2024
Article by Shivaan Kothari, Writer • February 12, 2025

Defined by a beef between the two biggest rappers of our generation—Drake and Kendrick Lamar—2024 was a historic year for hip-hop. The sparks for this battle had existed...

What Makes Stevie Nicks a Queen of Rock and Roll
What Makes Stevie Nicks a Queen of Rock and Roll
Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer • January 29, 2025

Since 1975, Stevie Nicks has been twirling, flowing, and dancing across the stage, immortalizing her place in pop and rock culture. From singing about Welsh mythology to struggles...

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Gold Circle Awards

Read articles that won Gold Circle awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association:

Informational graphics
1st Place - Sena Chang
A Look Through Time: The War in Afghanistan

Interactive graphic
1st Place - Sena Chang
The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: A Chronology of a Turbulent History

Personal opinion: Off-campus issues
2nd Place - Aaryan Kumar
How Japan’s Obscenity Laws Reinforce Conformity

Sports Features
Honorable Mention - Sam Barbir
The Race that Captivates a Nation

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