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Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Writer
February 16, 2026
The ASIJ Varsity Girls Basketball Team has had an outstanding season, winning the Kanto Plains Classic tournament, remaining undefeated throughout Kanto Plain regular season play, and achieving strong...
Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Writer
February 16, 2026
The ASIJ wrestling team is in a rebuilding year after losing many seniors to graduation. More than half of the current roster is new to the sport, making this season challenging yet full of potential for...
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 we wear — and what we craft...
Article by Jennifer Tsai, Writer
February 11, 2026
Released worldwide in 2024, Black Box Diaries is a documentary memoir that follows journalist Shiori Ito's pursuit of justice for victims of sexual assault and her effort to reform Japan's laws on sexual...
Article by Sarah Higashio Gocsei, Writer
February 9, 2026
You likely use at least one streaming service, such as Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, or Disney+. At first glance, the streaming landscape appears crowded with choices. In reality, however, most major streaming...
Why a Norovirus Vaccine Does Not Exist
February 9, 2026
On Friday, January 23, the ASIJ Health Center issued a warning in the Daily Bulletin, cautioning students and parents that Norovirus and Influenza were circulating on campus. Both illnesses commonly spread...
Venezuelan President Captured in His Residence
February 1, 2026
On January 2nd, 2026, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized in their own country by US military forces to face prosecution charges from the Department of Justice,...
ICE Under Criticism as Fatal Shootings and Protests Shake US Cities
January 28, 2026
Tensions over immigration enforcement in the US have reached a boiling point after two fatal shootings in Minneapolis and a wave of aggressive enforcement actions across America, leading to widespread...
Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer
January 27, 2026
Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani—known mononymously as Valentino—helped define modern luxury and timeless elegance. Unfortunately, his foundation confirmed that he passed away...
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...
Article by Mayuko Kawase, Write
January 22, 2026
From Abercrombie and Hollister to leopard print and ballet flats, the classic teenage “it girl” fashion style has truly evolved over the years. While it may seem that styles have transformed significantly...
Article by Naomi Chew, Writer
January 20, 2026
On November 4th, 2025, 34-year-old Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani declared victory in the New York City mayoral election, beating out Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to become...
Article by Andrew Doll, Writer
January 20, 2026
It all began in first grade when my teacher asked me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” At first, it seemed like an innocent question, one that my friends and I playfully tossed around....
Beyond the Scoreboard: Field Hockey Develops Culture and Confidence
January 19, 2026
As the winter season settles in, ASIJ’s field hockey team takes to the field with a fresh sense of purpose and energy. Led by their three coaches—Coach Crissy, Chapple, and Rena—the team plays as...
Woodstock ’99 and Misogyny in the Rock Scene
January 19, 2026
A landmark of the 60s hippies’ scene, Woodstock ‘69 is still considered one of the greatest rock festivals of all time. With Creedence Clearwater Revival singing pure American culture, Jimi Hendrix...
December 12, 2025
The new Wicked film arrives in a moment when political division, scapegoating, and public distrust feel sharper than ever—which is why its story, told through bright colours and soaring duets by Ariana...