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How the South Rewrote its History After the Civil War
Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer • November 18, 2024

"The spirit of secession is stronger today than ever," warned Frederick Douglass, the formerly enslaved activist and leader in the abolitionist movement, in 1871. Douglass foreshadowed the resilience of the Lost Cause, a...

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Man’s (Former) Best Friend: The Pigeon
Article by Mira Chandra, Writer • February 29, 2024

“Man's best friend” is a phrase commonly used to describe the long standing friendship of humans and dogs. The domestic dog is certainly unique in its unwavering loyalty and centuries of devoted companionship. But...

Coquette Couture: More Than an Internet Microtrend
Coquette Couture: More Than an Internet Microtrend
Article by Lily Stone-Bourgeois, Writer • February 8, 2024

Pink bows and pink lace and pink lipstick and pink dresses and pink nails and pink silk pajamas and pink uggs, and did I mention pink bows? You can't escape it.  The world is seeing the resurgence of girlhood. Then again,...

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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...

Gaza and the Conversations We Aren’t Having
Gaza and the Conversations We Aren’t Having
Article by Sena Chang, Editor • April 23, 2024

ASIJ saved me. After attending a series of private and religious schools in South Korea, where learning was merely a relentless, rote pursuit of status within a rigid, standardized system, I arrived at...

How Helpful is Duolingo?
How Helpful is Duolingo?
February 16, 2024
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Assessing the ASIJ Cross Country Team: Promising growth and potential
Assessing the ASIJ Cross Country Team: Promising growth and potential
Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Jackson Bomongcag, and Ian Zacharias October 18, 2024

Cross Country may seem simple. Fifty to two hundred individuals on a trail, racing anywhere from five to ten kilometers, aiming for the fastest time to win the race. However,...

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How to: Safety in Playing Guitar and Bass Guitar
Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer • September 11, 2024

Carpal tunnel syndrome. Tendonitis. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). These are the worst nightmares for a guitarist or bassist, whose work requires a great deal of repetitive...

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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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