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Article by Hiromi Shelton, Writer
April 8, 2025
During this year’s Model United Nations conference, SOCHUM—the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee—hosted a very fruitful and intense debate. As one of the six main committees of the United...
Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer
April 8, 2025
The dissolution of the Soviet Union on December 8th, 1991, may mark the end of all Communist ideals and Russian influence as Western nations encroach onto former Soviet territory. As Russia exerts what...
Article by Berenice Paul Bregeon, Writer
April 8, 2025
The first day of debate in the SPECPOL committee ended with a resolution submitted by Brazil passing, and a resolution submitted by France waiting to be voted on tomorrow. A third resolution is expected...
Article by Shivaan Kothari, Writer
April 8, 2025
In 2000, traditional center-left and center-right parties maintained around 75% of the vote across major Western democracies. In the 2020s, they are struggling to overcome newcomer far-right parties. So,...
Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Writer
April 8, 2025
Once a shy first grader who wasn't sure how to fit in, Junu Min became a confident and passionate leader ready to take on the responsibility of representing the student body—his story is one that a lot...
Kate Clement: There’s no Debate, Vote for Kate!
April 8, 2025
Having attended ASIJ since first grade, Kate Clement (‘26) is a true ASIJ veteran. Over her 11 years at the school, the connection she’s formed with the ASIJ community has played a pivotal role in...
Zayden Ashraf: Zay Leads the Way!
April 8, 2025
Zayden Ashraf (‘26) says that ASIJ’s students are the foundation of its success. In just his second year at ASIJ, he’s used his Class President experience from his former New Jersey school to become...
Why the Beatles Are Not Overrated
April 2, 2025
A quick Google search on who is the biggest band in music history will immediately present you with the Beatles. Their “Abbey Road” album cover appears as an easter egg in countless movies, “Here...
Article by Shivaan Kothari, Writer
April 1, 2025
The advent of artificial intelligence has brought into question the ethics of employing it in creative fields. On one hand, AI can be used to supplement the development of a piece of art. On the other,...
Article by Emma Savarese, Writer
March 29, 2025
On March 1st, clips and controversy flooded headlines and social media from a single event: the February 28th White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian...
Article by Nadja Petreski, Writer
March 26, 2025
When you clicked on this article, did you choose to do so of your own free will, or was it bound to happen? Are you truly in control of your actions, or are you simply following a predetermined path? This...
Article by Berenice Paul Bregeon, Writer
March 11, 2025
Nowadays, plastic is almost inseparable from our food. From grocery stores to our fridges, it's a ubiquitous material with which to store our food, whether it's reusable Tupperware or one-time packaging....
Article by Mayuko Kawase, Writer
March 3, 2025
On January 20th, 2025, Donald J. Trump officially started his second presidential term, 8 years after his first term began on January 20, 2017, when he was inaugurated as the 45th president. In his first...
From Your Valentine: Inquisitions on the Origins of the Day of Love
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;...
Behind The Success of Japan’s Convenience Stores
February 13, 2025
Japan's notion of a "convenience store" has always been different from what the rest of the world deems a "convenience store." Every aspect, from the quality of food, customer service, and store resources,...
The 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2024
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 for a long time, but the back-and-forth...