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...

Article by Berenice Bregeon, Writer

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...

Article by Derrick Ma, Writer

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,...

Article by Yejin Kim, Writer

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 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....

Article by Tamako Miki, Writer

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...

Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer

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...

Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer

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...