On Revisiting Old Favorites
Article by Maia Macek, Writer
April 12, 2020
With distance learning scheduled through the end of the year, we students suddenly have more time to sleep in, maybe work on a few projects, and―yes―watch TV. Being apart from our friends and motivating ourselves to get our work done can be hard and stressful, and sometimes we all could use a mo...
ASIJ Reacts to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Article by Maia Macek, Writer
April 6, 2020
The first day back from winter break and the library was buzzing with all sorts of opinions on the latest and final Star Wars movie, The Rise of Skywalker. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the film which generated 374 million dollars internationally on its opening weekend. Skywalker is, ...
Refrozen: A Beloved Film Gets a Sequel
Article by Lisa Neureiter, Writer
February 7, 2020
Over Thanksgiving break, the widely anticipated film Frozen 2 opened at theaters worldwide. The original film, Frozen — from the movie itself to the merchandise to the catchy songs — had become a beloved hit that people from all walks of life could respect and enjoy. Released in 2013, Frozen took...
Apple’s Netflix
Article by Kyler Caldwell, Writer
November 12, 2019
The subscription-services model for distributing content to consumers has become more popular in recent years. As many readers already know, services like Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify have been distributing their content to consumers for a monthly fee. Apple dipped its toe into the water with the launch ...
Chantons, mes AMIS!
Article by Astrid Wihman, Writer
March 17, 2019
Despite China’s reputation for air pollution, the morning of February 27 began with clear skies. Amidst brisk spring weather, a group from ASIJ made its way to the AMIS (Association for Music in International Schools) honor choir festival at the International School of Beijing, reviewing its music for...
The NBA Season, Part II: What to Watch For
Article by Alex Katsuleres, Writer
February 27, 2019
The NBA season is reaching its mid-way point. The trade deadline has passed, the All-Star Game is fast approaching, and all around chaos has enveloped the league as teams prepare for the stretch run into the playoffs, the draft, or free agency. In just three months, the NBA has changed drastically—h...
The Resurgence of the Wrestling Program
Article by Shawn Dobberfuhl
February 19, 2019
Since the year 2000, the New England Patriots have risen to the top of the National Football League. The ASIJ wrestling team is in the midst of a similar climb right now. Last year, ASIJ sported a much smaller team compared to this year. While the team has grown this year, the number of ASIJ champio...
Hoops for the Wealthy: How the NBA is Limiting Fan Access
Article by Alex Katsuleres, Writer
January 21, 2019
In sports, there’s nothing quite like going to an NBA game in person. Watching games on TV, while still very enjoyable, could never top the sheer spectacle of watching Giannis dunk like he’s on an 8-foot hoop or hearing rabid Celtic fans scream obscenities at players while covered in green. Nowaday...
Submit to Daruma!
Article by Dohyun Kim, Writer, Photographer
December 6, 2018
Submit to ASIJ's literary magazine, Daruma! Daruma magazine has a long tradition at ASIJ. It was first printed in 1971 and has been published continuously for 47 years, featuring the best of ASIJ’s writers and artists. In that span of time, copies have been distributed to all high school students and tea...
Picking a Team: Your Hanabi Guide to the 2018-19 NBA Season
Article by Alex Katsuleres, Writer
November 8, 2018
Over the last decade, the NBA has exploded globally unlike any American sports league. Constantly changing storylines, highly visible stars, and influence over the fashion and entertainment industry are just some of the reasons that the NBA has become the fastest growing sports league in the world. The...
To All the Boys… Brings Change to TV
Article by Emma Rekate, Writer, Photographer
October 18, 2018
In the past couple of years, there has been an increasing number of movies and television shows that have leading characters who are Asian. In addition to this, there have been more mixed-race families and relationships in movies and TV that aren’t the main plot of the story or aren’t seen as so...
Mind-bending Maniac
Article by Alex Katsuleres, Writer
September 30, 2018
In the last decade, few actors have been as popular as Jonah Hill and Emma Stone, the latter even winning an Oscar for Best Actress last year for her work on La La Land. While they’ve both made their names on the big screen, they’ll be coming to the small screen this fall, in a mind-bending Netf...
What’s the intersection between race and Covid-19 in the United States? Kokoro explains. https://tinyurl.com/y9s9oxm4 #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Find out what Marine Savoure heard from ASIJ students about this year’s unusual AP-exam experience. https://tinyurl.com/y9vf47yt #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
If you have ordered UberEats during the pandemic, Tei Kim says there are things you should know. https://tinyurl.com/y84h88jx #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
What's the connection between your life now and that of a sailor? Take Zoot will tell you. https://tinyurl.com/y9ytm65o #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Does the news all seem grim? Kokoro Igawa wants you to take in some good news. https://tinyurl.com/y78omka5 #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
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The murder of George Floyd has sparked a number of protests around the world, pushing for racial justice and an end to police brutality. Hanabi invites you to take a look at a new opinion piece and a What's...
Article by Solomon Kim
June 5, 2020
Episode Notes: It's time to say goodbye to another graduating class—one that has faced the greatest disruption to their final year of high school in modern memory. This is their message...
Article by Kokoro Igawa, Writer
June 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged every corner of the world, and it doesn’t seem to discriminate. Yet, those who are infected in the United States are disproportionately African-American. In Chicago,...
Article by Solomon Kim
May 30, 2020
Tune in for a reading of Lauren's (12) piece Cats and Rooftops and an interview with Daruma staff members Marina (11) and Clara (11) about this year's edition of Daruma and the Silver Linings Project....
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
May 21, 2020
In these last few months, the coronavirus has impacted every facet of our lives. As high-school students finish up AP testing, the extent of this impact is felt with a new intensity. While a majority of...
What’s the Dealio? – Episode 24: Reading and Service Clubs
May 21, 2020
Episode Notes: ASIJ clubs have come up with innovative ways to stay active throughout DLP. Listen here for an interview with some of the HS Library's Virtual Reading Challenge participants, including...
What’s the Dealio? – Episode 23: Fitness at Home
May 18, 2020
With Japan's state of emergency, a lot of fitness facilities are closed. If you want tips on staying active and preparing for this next sports season even without equipment, check out this...
The Complicated Rise of UberEats
May 13, 2020
Even as cases of the coronavirus seem to be going down, in order to protect ourselves and our loved ones, we have a duty to continue to stay inside. Of course, our desire to go out, shop, and eat in a...