The International

The International

The International

The innocent victims of war
The innocent victims of war
Aya N. ('25)
Extinction, wildfires, droughts, floods — relentless environmental destruction flashing across our screens and headlines is an everyday unavoidable reality. In the midst of this turmoil, one might pause and wonder: what can truly be done in the face of such colossal challenges? 
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Navigating eco-grief in times of climate crisis
Yuki K. (‘26)
Primary wing of Adarsha Saula Yubak Higher Secondary School, Bhainsipati, Lalitpur, Nepal. NayanTara Gurung Kakshapati Flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Combatting Period Poverty in Nepal to Empower Girls’ Education
Yoshina O. (’25)
Not only does period poverty threaten women's physical health, but it also threatens opportunities for young girls and women. Access to menstrual products allows women to control their own decisions, lives, and success.
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Primary wing of Adarsha Saula Yubak Higher Secondary School, Bhainsipati, Lalitpur, Nepal. NayanTara Gurung Kakshapati Flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Combatting Period Poverty in Nepal to Empower Girls’ Education
Yoshina O. (’25)
Not only does period poverty threaten women's physical health, but it also threatens opportunities for young girls and women. Access to menstrual products allows women to control their own decisions, lives, and success.
Extinction, wildfires, droughts, floods — relentless environmental destruction flashing across our screens and headlines is an everyday unavoidable reality. In the midst of this turmoil, one might pause and wonder: what can truly be done in the face of such colossal challenges? 
fedrelena, Pixabay
Navigating eco-grief in times of climate crisis
Yuki K. (‘26)
Rather than succumbing to apathy or disengaging from environmental issues, individuals can find optimism in reconceptualizing small gestures as meaningful contributions. 
San Jose State University Campus in 2013.  Photo Credit: Pixabay
Why ISSH students should consider college in the USA
Yashvi M. ('25)
The United States may be a better fit for many students graduating from ISSH, due to advantages in choosing and changing majors, constructing applications, and finding a sense of community.
The University of Cambridge Campus building, UK Image credit: Pixabay
Why ISSH graduates should consider universities in the UK
Aya N. ('25)
Even though the UK offers more specialized majors, and has a more selective application process, the UK is a better option for studying due to its safer environment, lower costs, and the time it takes to graduate. 
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The innocent victims of war
The innocent victims of war
Aya N. ('25)
In Gaza and Israel, the ongoing conflict has cast a long and dark shadow over the lives of Palestinian and Israeli children. The scars of war are not merely physical; they are deeply psychological, impacting children long after the bombs stop falling.
This problem of maturity and age causes a drastic contrast between Gen Z and Gen Alpha—one generation struggling with the stress of adulthood while the other wishes to become older than they are.

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Generational dynamics in the digital age
Karen L. ('26)
Even though Gen Alpha is the youngest generation currently, they have already left their mark on the world with the heavy influence of technology and the fact that they have grown up with COVID-19. Some people believe that using technology at an early age allows Gen Alpha to gain knowledge faster, live longer, and retire later. However, because of this, they have been raised to believe that they are “grown-ups” who can speak to whoever they want however they want and are faced with no repercussions.
Can anyone connect with this many people?
Abdul Rahman, Flickr CC by 2.0
How numbers are hindering global empathy
Namya K. (‘25)
Over 8,000 people died on migration routes in 2023. Over 10,000 people have died in Ukraine since February 2022. Over 32,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, 2023. But do these numbers mean anything? How many people can really wrap their heads around such large numbers?
Racial minorities face inequalities in education while students continue to be pawns in the game of designing the perfect diverse freshman class. 

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College Board: This data (and much more) is now available
Aditi A. (‘24)
What the College Board lacked in its years of withholding AP scores by race data, they have redeemed in a telling report that sheds light on what wasn’t discussed amidst the Supreme Court case.
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What makes Sofia Coppola so appealing to women around the world is that, simply, she makes them feel seen.
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Behind Sofia Coppola’s feminine lens
Kayla L. ('26)
Coppola proves that ordinary women are the greatest and most worthy stars. 
Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri in the series The Bear. Image credit: Chuck Hodes, FXP
'The Bear': The importance of love in an unforgiving kitchen
Charlie W. ('26)
The second season of "The Bear" tactfully adds depth to the characters we know and love without crumbling into stereotypes of mental illness by bringing fresh approaches to grief, trauma, and the destruction it leaves behind.
Olivia Rodrigos second studio album, GUTS. (Image credit: Geffen)
'GUTS': A step-by-step guide to the mind of a modern teenager
Eloise A. ('26)
What exactly does it mean to “spill your guts”? Olivia Rodrigo “spilled her guts” venting about shameful boyfriends, revealing confusing truths about the teenage world, and admitting to a self-sabotaging mindset.
Theatrical release poster for 君たちはどう生きるか (How Do You Live?) (Image credit: Studio Ghibli)
'How Do You Live': A torrential masterpiece
Altair L. ('26)
The light dims and the iconic Totoro logo flashes cerulean blue across the screen—a sure-fire promise that this film will be worth the watch. And yet, what is soon revealed proves to be a sea of complexity far deeper than anyone could fathom. 
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Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection
Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection
Kayla C. ('26)
The famous Japanese TV show “The Solitary Gourmet” starts with this line: "Regardless of time or society ..  to eat freely ... is the best comfort given equally to every man." The connection between these words, society, eat, and comfort was always left vague. However, Watatta Hanten enlightened the perception of this uncertainty and into a relatively new form of bliss. 
Chinese Cafe 8: a nostalgic encounter with authentic Chinese food in Tokyo
Chinese Cafe 8: a nostalgic encounter with authentic Chinese food in Tokyo
Grace T. ('25)
Wherever I am, I always tend to search for places that give me a familiar taste. Here, the gorgeous scenery, the gigantic Chinese round wooden tables, and definitely the fabulous taste, all brought me back to the place where I was raised for my whole childhood. Nothing can be more exciting than to feel at home–Chinese Cafe 8 is exactly what I have been looking for in Japan. 
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. 
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Nurse Meaghan
Nurse Meaghan
Sarakshi S. (‘24), Editor of HOSH
Nana Pearson on the beach at La Jolla, CA, 2017.
Thank you, Nana
Youmi J. (‘24)
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