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Space Commercialization and the Coming Revolution: Who Stands to Gain?
Space Commercialization and the Coming Revolution: Who Stands to Gain?
Article by Amelie Wichert, Writer • April 22, 2026

"Goldman Sachs analysts predicted the sector would grow to approximately $1 trillion by 2040, a forecast consistent with projections from Morgan Stanley," according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The space economy's...

The Public Health Dangers behind Meningitis and the Kent Outbreak
The Public Health Dangers behind Meningitis and the Kent Outbreak
Article by Mayuko Kawase, Writer • April 21, 2026

Public health considers the safety of local neighborhoods and global communities, and with new strains and mutations of various diseases constantly emerging, public health continues to face new crises. In the UK, public health...

Global Warming's Impact on Sakura Season
Global Warming’s Impact on Sakura Season
Article by Berenice Bregeon, Writer • April 21, 2026

As the rain and strong breezes announce the arrival of spring, the iconic Japanese cherry blossoms are in full bloom. This year, the cherry blossoms in Tokyo were confirmed to have started blooming on the 19th of March, according...

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Who Gets Left Behind? Inside ASIJMUN VI's Debate on Global Medical Equity
Who Gets Left Behind? Inside ASIJMUN VI’s Debate on Global Medical Equity
Article by Tamako Miki, Writer • April 27, 2026

Who gets to be in a clinical trial? Who owns your health data? And should a 13-year-old have access to an infinite scroll feed on Instagram? These were among the questions...

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The UN: A Necessary Failure?
The UN: A Necessary Failure?
Article by Naoki Kitabatake, Writer • April 9, 2026

"It's a violation of International Law." I recall saying this once, only to be met with the usual answer that follows: "So what?" At that time, I pushed back and argued: "The President of the United...

Bad Bunny's Superbowl Show - When Halftime Becomes History
Bad Bunny’s Superbowl Show – When Halftime Becomes History
Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer • March 3, 2026

On February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny stood on the Super Bowl LX stage and did something extraordinary. Not only did he deliver a vibrant, unforgettable halftime performance, but he also made history as the first...

Is 2026 the New 2016? Nostalgia, TikTok, and the Last "Great Year"
Is 2026 the New 2016? Nostalgia, TikTok, and the Last “Great Year”
Article by Tamako Miki, Writer • January 27, 2026

Nostalgia isn’t new. For example, fashion has been cycling back for years, with Isabel Marant’s effortless-chic boots and Herve Leger’s bandage dresses being recent examples of trend revivals. Nostalgia...

A Political Oz
A Political Oz
December 12, 2025
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A Quick Intro to Punk
A Quick Intro to Punk
Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer • April 15, 2026

The word “underground” sparks images of art marked by authenticity and unscathed by commercialization. In music, punk has its roots in the “underground,” as its rebellious,...

When Style Becomes Resistance
When Style Becomes Resistance
Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer • February 13, 2026

In 2026, fashion and creative expression have moved beyond runways, galleries, and storefronts, emerging as a language of protest amid political and social turbulence. What...

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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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