The Student News Site of The American School in Japan

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The Student News Site of The American School in Japan

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The Student News Site of The American School in Japan

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ASIJ’s Librarians: More than Just Readers

ASIJ’s Librarians: More than Just Readers

Article by Lily Stone-Bourgeois, Writer October 24, 2023

There are 171,476 words currently used in the English language according to the Oxford English Dictionary’s Second Edition. This fact sometimes scares people away from the voluminous rows of books in...

ASIJ Boys’ Volleyball Crowned Champions in the 2023 YUJO Tournament

ASIJ Boys’ Volleyball Crowned Champions in the 2023 YUJO Tournament

Article by Emma Savarese, Writer October 13, 2023

In the 9th annual YUJO Volleyball Tournament, ASIJ hosted thirteen schools from various locations, including South Korea, Singapore, Okinawa, and the Kanto Area. The event took place from Thursday, October...

SASU Shines Bright: Celebrating a Year of Success

SASU Shines Bright: Celebrating a Year of Success

Article by Arnab Karmokar, Writer June 5, 2023

The South Asian Student Union (SASU) at ASIJ is making a significant impact in the school community, promoting inclusivity and celebrating South Asia’s rich and vibrant cultural heritage. I recently...

Deep Learning Shines at ASIJ’s State of the School

Deep Learning Shines at ASIJ’s State of the School

Article by Tei Kim, Section Editor May 30, 2023

On April 27, ASIJ hosted their State of the School at the Tokyo American Club. While the construction of ASIJ’s new Chofu campus was perhaps the most anticipated part of the event, the most persistent...

A World Tour Through Five College Application Systems

A World Tour Through Five College Application Systems

Article by Lily Stone-Bourgeois May 23, 2023

The time has come for seniors to enjoy their last few days at ASIJ. As for the younger students, the juniors anticipate their summer with dread, as the college application process approaches. Current sophomores...

A Tale of Two Schools

A Tale of Two Schools

Article by Joseph Barboriak, Writer April 19, 2023

The writer was a student at ASIJ until 2022, when he transferred to a large American public high school for his senior year. The American School in Japan (ASIJ): a private international school located...

Brenna James: In a Dilemma? Better Call Brenna!

Brenna James: In a Dilemma? Better Call Brenna!

Article by Sena Chang, Editor April 5, 2023

“My campaign focuses on seeking to make tight connections between various grade levels. Although this is an annual topic that all candidates focus on, I think core communication not only between students...

Jake Chon: Keep Calm, Vote Chon

Jake Chon: Keep Calm, Vote Chon

Article by Sena Chang, Editor April 5, 2023

“As an elected student council representative for the past three years and member of multiple clubs and activities, I believe I have the experience, skills, and knowledge to represent the various perspectives...

Shaan Shah: Putting the S in StuCo

Shaan Shah: Putting the S in StuCo

Article by Sena Chang, Editor April 5, 2023

“My campaign is based on the resilience of the students throughout COVID-19. I want to work on bringing the spirit back to our school, while also working on communication within the school.” Background:...

Your Guide to the 2023 Student Council Elections

Your Guide to the 2023 Student Council Elections

Article by Sena Chang, Editor April 5, 2023

On March 13, ASIJ’s StuCo campaign season kicked off with a bevy of election posters and advertisements distributed throughout the school. As the presidential election draws near, the candidates have...

Celebrating Girls Winter Sports

Celebrating Girls Winter Sports

Article by Olivia Saroukos, Writer February 13, 2023

With the winter sports season now ended, let's look back at the highlights of our female athletes. Last week was a massive win for the Girls Varsity Field Hockey team, as they won the Kanto Championship...

Empowering Elementary Voices

Empowering Elementary Voices

Article by Sena Chang and Ren Topping December 12, 2022

The Elementary Voice, ASIJ’s elementary school newspaper club, returned with its second issue this fall following its inaugural publication last spring. Covering a range of topics from Spirit Day to...

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