The International

The International

The International

Taylor Swifts tenth studio album Midnights. Image credit: Republic
I met Taylor Swift at midnight
Aya N. ('25)
Screenshot from The Breakfast Club (1985)
'The Breakfast Club': a story that never goes stale
Alexis N. (‘25)
Image credit: Marvel Studios
A family-ar genre takes a spin on someone else’s bike in ‘Black Widow’
Renae G. ('25)
Audiences walk into action movies anticipating rushing whitewater rapids of backflips and chases, rather than of tears and soul. Yet, Marvel’s “Black Widow” leaps out of that current and creates its own flood of breathless thrill and heart.
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The pressure that comes with successful parents
The pressure that comes with successful parents
Namya K. (‘25) and Yoshina O. (’25)
While all types of students face at least some type of parental pressure, the pressure that comes with highly successful parents is unique, and is often seen at ISSH. 
The existence of club activities can be found in every volume of the yearbook in the school library, dating all the way back to the 1950s.
Sacred Heart’s clubs drive pioneering social change
Youmi J. (‘24) and Alexis N. (‘25)
Out of all the clubs in Sacred Heart today, three outstanding clubs have contributed significantly to social causes in our community: Amnesty International, Art Club, and GSA. 
Many predict that there are higher prospects for Japan to welcome more tourists in the years to come, especially because there are countless factors that make Japan an attractive destination for traveling.
Kick-starting post-pandemic tourism in Japan
Yuki K. (‘26)
As Japan has finally begun to open up its borders after three years of restrictions, policies on domestic travel were eased in the spring of 2022. With hopes of an increased flow of visitors, an executive of the Japanese National Tourism Organization stated that the goal for Japan is to attract 60 million travelers annually by 2030.
Experiencing too many advertisements on YouTube? You are not alone!
Experiencing too many advertisements on YouTube? You are not alone!
Narim J. (’26)
YouTube has been increasing both the amount and the length of advertisements, which for the users is not happy news.
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Multi Generational collaboration in the work place by Flickr
First step in becoming an innovative society: closing generations gaps
Jimin S. ('27)
Workplaces that embrace age diversity are much more effective.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, of the United Kingdom, in London in 2015.
When the colonial mindset rears its ugly head
Aditi A. (‘24)
Following the release of the BBC’s two part documentary on the current Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and his role in the 2002 Gujarat Riots, controversy sparks on the intentions of the broadcast. What are the implications of an entity like the BBC reporting on and analyzing human rights issues in India?
“Data”
The College Board: This data is no longer available
Aditi A. (‘24)
With the College Board no longer publicly reporting AP scores by race and ethnicity students and scholars alike are curious of the College Board’s intentions behind this executive decision. Is the College Board truly just adhering to their goal of “streamlined reporting” ?
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Mothers who regret the maternal experience: #regrettingmotherhood
Yuki K. (‘26)
“I regret being a mother…” A 41-year-old mother of three children expressed her conflicting emotions in an NHK feature. Some mothers may empathize with these words, but others may not. Is it, perhaps, a mother’s greatest taboo to regret becoming one?
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From trend to neglect
From trend to neglect
Linda L. ('26)
The pandemic has brought a significant surge in compulsive online shopping, driven by the desire for a small moment of joy, stress relief, and the lure of social media. Unfortunately, this surge has resulted in fluctuating purchases of non-essential items, leaving most purchases unopened and neglected, ultimately leading to wasted money and cluttered homes. 
Got some change?  Spend your spare coins in these affordable 100 yen shops!
Got some change? Spend your spare coins in these affordable 100 yen shops!
Alexis N. (‘25)
Would you like to explore the different options of one-coin shops? Here are four recommendations that you can consider visiting. 
Innisfree’s paper bottle product reveals plastic when cut open.
The greenwashing crisis
Juho K. (‘26)
Can we trust corporations to be completely honest about their eco-friendly claims?
Is your money for others going to the right place?
Is your money for others going to the right place?
Narim J. (’26)
People have come up with ways to trick people online. They use fake accounts on social media that look like a charity open for donations concerning the events happening around the world.
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Image credit: Marvel Studios
A family-ar genre takes a spin on someone else’s bike in ‘Black Widow’
Renae G. ('25)
Audiences walk into action movies anticipating rushing whitewater rapids of backflips and chases, rather than of tears and soul. Yet, Marvel’s “Black Widow” leaps out of that current and creates its own flood of breathless thrill and heart.
Taylor Swifts tenth studio album Midnights. Image credit: Republic
I met Taylor Swift at midnight
Aya N. ('25)
A walk through the midnight rain with Swift's tenth album
Screenshot from The Breakfast Club (1985)
'The Breakfast Club': a story that never goes stale
Alexis N. (‘25)
The struggles of these five teens still resonate with viewers today, almost 40 years after the release of the movie.
Everything I Know About Love: hope for hopeless romantics
'Everything I Know About Love': hope for hopeless romantics
Leocadie B. ('25)
With 13 new songs, all about her experiences of love, Laufey presents a new era of jazz.
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Headmistress Hayes
Headmistress Hayes
Sarakshi S. (‘24), Editor of HOSH
Mr. Millam
Mr. Millam
Sarakshi S. (‘24), Editor of HOSH
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