Tyler (12), Hugh (12), and Kaden (10) reminisce on the life of Kobe Bryant and share the impact it had on their lives. Plus, Miray reports on Beyond the Plate—a new Pilot Club.
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...
“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;...
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,...
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...
On Tuesday, January 14, the senior class had the opportunity to hear from seven ASIJ alumni who shared their college experiences and offered advice on what to expect as we transition from ASIJ to the next...
Since 1975, Stevie Nicks has been twirling, flowing, and dancing across the stage, immortalizing her place in pop and rock culture. From singing about Welsh mythology to struggles with love and drugs,...
In modern days, plastic has increasingly become a common material used in manufacturing our clothing. According to Statista, as of 2023, about 67% of the volume of textile fiber made globally consisted...
Our Mustang Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team endured a tough loss against Saint Mary's International School (SMIS) on Friday, January 24th, as the game ended in favor of SMIS 48-47. The game included...
It's 2024, and global tensions are at their highest levels since World War 2. European countries are ramping up arms production, extremism in the Middle East is expanding, and in Asia, militaries are expanding...
When the winter season is in action, Christmas fills the minds of many: lighted driveways, decorated trees, and Christmas dinners with family and friends. There is an undeniable joy in the air.
Holidays...
Why do we feel compelled to terrify ourselves with haunted houses, horror films, and ghost stories? Well, fear has always been an intrinsic part of the human experience; scary tales are essential to our...
Imagine a city where taking public transportation rather than your car is not just an eco-friendly choice but also an economical one. Montpellier, a bustling city in southern France, has made this a reality...
Imagine this scenario: your friend wants to borrow your favorite sweater. You understand the risk of the sweater getting stained or lost. However, your friend's overall happiness outweighs the potential...
The ASIJ Varsity Basketball team has had an ambitious season under Coach Ryan Naughton. With a strong focus on personal growth, team chemistry, and competitiveness, this year's Boys Mustang Basketball...
Spillin' The Tea is a Hanabi column that takes a casual perspective on submissions from the ASIJ Community. The 2024-25 writers are Koyo Odagari (10), Carolin Holjo (11), and Shivaan Kothari (11). This...
"The spirit of secession is stronger today than ever," warned Frederick Douglass, the formerly enslaved activist and leader in the abolitionist movement, in 1871. Douglass foreshadowed the resilience of...