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The University of Cambridge Campus building, UK Image credit: Pixabay
UK vs. US Universities
Sludge content is multitasking squeezed onto a screen – except you don’t have to do anything but watch. With split screens incorporating “distraction” clips to be played simultaneously next to the original video, bursting with stimulating gameplay, slime videos, and nail art, viewers are prompted to stay and watch.
Can you read this in one go?
In an all girls’ school women are empowered to take up STEM courses
The transition from an all-girls’ school to a co-ed university
Heso Production’s “sontaku” red-steamed bun that gained widespread popularity in 2017. Image Credit: Heso Production
Redefining sontaku (忖度)
ChatGPT vs. learning
ChatGPT vs. learning
Can anyone connect with this many people? Abdul Rahman, Flickr CC by 2.0
How numbers are hindering global empathy
Racial minorities face inequalities in education while students continue to be pawns in the game of designing the perfect diverse freshman class. Image Credit: Pixabay
College Board: This data (and much more) is now available
Does the convergence of beauty standards embrace diversity, or does it perpetuate age-old stereotypes and ideals? (Image Credit: Marcelo Moreira)
Are the blurred lines of beauty embracing or perpetuating stereotypes?
An October 21, 2023 protest in Germany calling for a ceasefire and Palestinian liberation.
I live in constant fear I will lose my family
Media lacked multi-dimensional queer characters, representing to ‘check diversity boxes’ Photo by James A. Molnar on Unsplash
Have we moved past the gay best friend?
Media lacked multi-dimensional queer characters, representing to ‘check diversity boxes’ Photo by James A. Molnar on Unsplash
Have we moved past the gay best friend?
“A Beautiful Mind” tells the story of John Nash, a mathematician who suffered from schizophrenia. Despite receiving some criticism, it is seen as one of the films with a more accurate representation of individuals with schizophrenia. Image credit: imbd.com
Films affect how society perceives individuals living with schizophrenia
Laurel Hubbard competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The International Olympics Committee (IOC) should stand by LGBTQ+athletes
Simone Biles competing in the Women’s Balance Beam in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
What the 2020 Olympics taught us about the impact that mental health can have on athletes
Echo-chambers of online activism are drowning out voices
Echo-chambers of online activism are drowning out voices
What makes Sofia Coppola so appealing to women around the world is that, simply, she makes them feel seen. Image credit: Alamy Stock Photo
Behind Sofia Coppola’s feminine lens
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
Olivia Rodrigos second studio album, GUTS. (Image credit: Geffen)
‘GUTS’: A step-by-step guide to the mind of a modern teenager
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
Lana Del Reys ninth studio album Did You Know That Theres a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. Image credit: Interscope
Lana Del Rey: A deeper dive into the tunnel under Ocean Blvd
One day left: what would you do?
One day left: what would you do?
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’: an unforgettable story of a Holocaust survivor
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’: an unforgettable story of a Holocaust survivor
‘Dear Martin’: a necessary and relevant story about racism in America
‘Dear Martin’: a necessary and relevant story about racism in America
Jandy Nelsons Ill Give You the Sun
Jandy Nelson’s ‘I’ll Give You the Sun’
Harvey Weinstein being escorted out of the courtroom after the jury found him guilty of rape and sexual assault on February, 24, 2020.
Harvey Weinstein: a dark truth behind a powerful man
Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection
Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection
Chinese Cafe 8: a nostalgic encounter with authentic Chinese food in Tokyo
Chinese Cafe 8: a nostalgic encounter with authentic Chinese food in Tokyo
From trend to neglect
From trend to neglect
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!
Image credit: Juho K
The greenwashing crisis
Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection
Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection
Chinese Cafe 8: a nostalgic encounter with authentic Chinese food in Tokyo
Chinese Cafe 8: a nostalgic encounter with authentic Chinese food in Tokyo
Circular economy is a way to recreate the supply chain and create a sustainable economy.
elab promotes sustainability through “the power of food”
Photo credit: Prasha S.
Coffee beyond Starbucks
Restaurants and cafes worth visiting in Tokyo
Restaurants and cafes worth visiting in Tokyo
Sacred Heart bicycle racks. (Image by Allysha Y.)
Our environmental impact during the pandemic
Students participating in the UN Virtual Tour.
Hits and Misses: Adaptations
Harry Styles performs “Watermelon Sugar” at the Tiny Desk Studio on February 25th, 2020.
Hits and Misses: staying home
Lili M. (11) is making the most of learning from home during the extended closure.
E-learning Hits and Misses
Winter Hits and Misses
Winter Hits and Misses
Nana Pearson on the beach at La Jolla, CA, 2017.
Thank you, Nana
Sister Wachter
Sister Wachter
Headmistress Hayes
Headmistress Hayes
Mr. Millam
Mr. Millam
Dr. Millam
Dr. Millam
Trust your instinct!- Elena K.
“Trust your instinct!- Elena K.
Dont Stress too much - Eri I. (23)
“Don’t Stress too much” – Eri I. (’23)
Realize the little things - Mikaela O. (23)
“Realize the little things” – Mikaela O. (’23)
Surround yourself with people who inspire you- Payton O. (23)
“Surround yourself with people who inspire you”- Payton O. (’23)
Talk to your upperclassmen- Prathika R. (23)
“Talk to your upperclassmen”- Prathika R. (’23)

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Yasmim was born in Brazil and has lived in Japan for roughly two years. She knows every line from Pulp Fiction and enjoys eating natto (fermented soybeans) in public just to watch people frown in despair. Also likes writing and people who make her think she's funny.
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Students and teachers working at the 2014 FEJC Conference at the Yokota base.

2014 Far East Journalism Conference: delayed, relocated, and understaffed

Yasmim, Editor
May 28, 2015
Native American headdresses are over and over again portrayed as fashion accessories.

Cultural appreciation or appropriation?

Yasmim, Editor
April 30, 2015
Nepalese students supported by SEEDS.

Nepal earthquake mobilizes ISSH community

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April 30, 2015
Crowd sings along St. Marys a cappella group, Big 10.

Christmas in April: icy prom livens up high schoolers’ Saturday

Yasmim, Editor
April 16, 2015
Kezia 01 returns to International Relation to speak about her work as a human rights lawyer

From MUN Delegate to human rights lawyer, Kezia Tobin ’01 tells her story

Yasmim, Editor
April 16, 2015
Why The Interview is exactly what the world does not need

Why “The Interview” is exactly what the world does not need

Yasmim, Editor
March 19, 2015
Kei Meguro shared her experiences with the AP 3D Design class

Alumna update: Kei Meguro (’05)

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March 12, 2015
Taken from Kei Meguros instagram

From Tumblr to Tokyo

Yasmim, Editor
February 26, 2015

One World Day hits!

Yasmim, Editor
February 12, 2015
Roses are red, violets are blue: who wants to send a Valentines gram? YOU DO!

Roses are red, violets are blue: who wants to send a Valentine’s gram? YOU DO!

Yasmim, Editor
February 5, 2015
6 Things That Cost as Much (or almost as much) as College Tuition

6 Things That Cost as Much (or almost as much) as College Tuition

Yasmim, Editor
January 22, 2015
Pose & Paws Calls for Pet Food Donations

Pose & Paws Calls for Pet Food Donations

Yasmim, Editor
December 18, 2014
Is Pope Francis Secularizing Catholic Family Values?

Is Pope Francis Secularizing Catholic Family Values?

Yasmim, Editor
December 11, 2014
(MORE) Postcards from the Class of 2014: Europe Edition

(MORE) Postcards from the Class of 2014: Europe Edition

Yasmim, Editor
December 11, 2014
Ta-ims cozy front door

Ta-im: Falafel Heaven in Ebisu

Yasmim, Editor
November 6, 2014
Postcards from the Class of 2014

Postcards from the Class of 2014

Yasmim, Editor
November 1, 2014
Mr. Percovich holding the skateboard to be raffled

Skateistan: Empowering Afghani Children

Yasmim, Editor
October 16, 2014
Better Together campaign wins the referendum with 2,001,926 votes over 1,617,989 for the Yes side. CC Licensed

Scotland says “no” to independence

Yasmim, Editor
October 2, 2014
Mrs. Apple is the new school nurse.

[Photo] New Teachers at ISSH

Darya, Staff Writer
September 22, 2014
Mai moved to ISSH from Kansas.

[Photo] New Senior at ISSH

Joanna, Editor
September 4, 2014
Feminism 101

Feminism 101

Yasmim, Editor
September 11, 2014
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