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Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Writer
March 3, 2026
The ASIJ varsity boys basketball team has performed well this season under Coach Ryan Naughton, despite facing injuries and roster challenges. This year, the squad was young, with most players being juniors....
Article by Tamako Miki, Writer
March 3, 2026
Everybody knows the longtime cheer, proudly led by our cheerleaders, that echoes through the ASIJ gym and rallies the school behind our Mustang athletes: “Y-E-L-L! Y-E-L-L! Everybody yell, go Mustangs!”...
Article by Andrew Doll, Writer
March 3, 2026
Imagine a brick wall. Thick. Impenetrable. Heavy. You are standing on one side. On the other side, there is something, but you can’t see it. You can’t hear it. All is quiet. All is silent. Silence...
Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer
March 3, 2026
On February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny stood on the Super Bowl LX stage and did something extraordinary. Not only did he deliver a vibrant, unforgettable halftime performance, but he also made history as the first...
Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Writer
February 16, 2026
The ASIJ Varsity Girls Basketball Team has had an outstanding season, winning the Kanto Plains Classic tournament, remaining undefeated throughout Kanto Plain regular season play, and achieving strong...
The 2025-26 ASIJ Wrestling Season: Newcomers, Adjustments, and Tournament Dominance
February 16, 2026
The ASIJ wrestling team is in a rebuilding year after losing many seniors to graduation. More than half of the current roster is new to the sport, making this season challenging yet full of potential for...
February 13, 2026
In 2026, fashion and creative expression have moved beyond runways, galleries, and storefronts, emerging as a language of protest amid political and social turbulence. What we wear — and what we craft...
Black Box Diaries: Shiori Ito’s Fight For Justice
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 Emma Matsudaira, Writer
January 27, 2026
Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani—known mononymously as Valentino—helped define modern luxury and timeless elegance. Unfortunately, his foundation confirmed that he passed away...
Is 2026 the New 2016? Nostalgia, TikTok, and the Last “Great Year”
January 27, 2026
Nostalgia isn’t new. For example, fashion has been cycling back for years, with Isabel Marant’s effortless-chic boots and Herve Leger’s bandage dresses being recent examples of trend revivals. Nostalgia...
The Top 5 Girls’ Fashion Ins and Outs from 2025
January 22, 2026
From Abercrombie and Hollister to leopard print and ballet flats, the classic teenage “it girl” fashion style has truly evolved over the years. While it may seem that styles have transformed significantly...
A Look into the 2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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...