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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)

The International

The International
Mina

Mina, News and Features Editor

Mina is half Japanese half Canadian. She is currently a Senior at ISSH. She is also the editor for news and feature articles. Mina enjoys traveling, spending time at the beach, and hanging out with friends. She is excited for another year of writing for the International.

All content by Mina
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May Hits and Misses

Mina, Sarah W (12), Darya, Haruka, Reshma, and Nana
May 26, 2016
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April Hits and Misses

Mina, Darya, Haruka, and Reshma
April 21, 2016
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March Hits and Misses

Mina, Sarah W (12), Theint Theint (11), and Reshma
March 17, 2016
Bags of bottle caps to be recycled

Social Service Council redirects its bottle cap program

Mina, Editor
March 10, 2016
Ms. Nye speaks at Sacred Heart

Featuring poet Naomi Shihab Nye

Saya and Mina
March 10, 2016
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January Hits and Misses

Mina, Mia K (10), Sarah W (12), Haruka, and Reshma
January 21, 2016
Meera Sanyal inspires ISSH MUN delegates

Meera Sanyal inspires ISSH MUN delegates

Mina
December 24, 2015
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Busy yourself with these winter activities!

Megu J (11), Darya, Haruka, Mina, Mia K (10), and Reshma
December 18, 2015
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November Hits and Misses

Mizuki (11), Mina, Theint Theint (11), Sarah W (12), Megu J (11), and Reshma
November 19, 2015
Symbas volleyball team presents their championship banner.

[Photo] Symbas volleyball prevails at Far East 2015

Saya, Sports, Art, Entertainment, Events Editor
November 19, 2015
Mayuka and Mae Perm at the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand.

Beyond the zoo gates

Saya and Mina
November 5, 2015
The Seniors in front of the Peace Memorial Museum

2015 excursions highlights: seniors

Mina, Editor
October 9, 2015
Once I flew a single engine plane Mr.Thompson

Get to know your new junior school teachers

Saya, Mina, Megu J (11), and Haruka
October 2, 2015
Alumna Miki Saito visits ISSH before returning to Durham University for her masters course.

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The Japanese government passed the bill to lower the voting age to 18 from 20

To vote or not to vote, should it be a question?

Mina, Editor
September 17, 2015
Get to know your new middle and high school teachers

Get to know your new middle and high school teachers

Megu J (11), Mina, Saya, and Haruka
September 17, 2015
ISSH alumni, Jin-Ah Yang

Empowering the world through technology

Mina, Writer
June 11, 2015
Should Japan welcome immigration?

Should Japan welcome immigration?

Mina, Writer
June 10, 2015
Should Japan increase its birthrate?

Should Japan increase its birthrate?

Mina, Writer
June 10, 2015
Run for color, run for literacy

Run for color, run for literacy

Mina, Writer
May 28, 2015
ISSH delegates in the Kanto Model United Nations

Model United Nations: not for the faint hearted

Joanna and Mina
April 30, 2015
Into the Woods by director Rob Marshall

Spring Hits and Misses

Joanna, Darya, Mina, and Tamanna
April 23, 2015
Gustave (Ralph Fiennes) and Zero (Tony Revolori) in disguise.

A two hour stay at the Grand Budapest Hotel

Mina, Writer
April 17, 2015
ISSH High School Track and Field Team

Leave no woman behind

Mina, Writer
April 16, 2015
Palestinian boy in heavily damaged Sobhi Abu Karsh school in Gaza City (August 2014)

Amnesty International Club corresponds with Israeli ambassador

Mina, Writer
March 5, 2015
A bag of bottle caps worth one polio vaccine.

Uncapping the truth

Mina, Writer
January 31, 2015
Packing Lanterns for Nepal

Packing Lanterns for Nepal

Saya and Mina
December 18, 2014
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

Mina, Writer
December 11, 2014
Symbas volleyball team

A Spiking Season Comes to an End

Mina, Writer
November 20, 2014
Yoyogi Park, the largest park in Tokyo, is now harbouring infectious mosquitoes.

Reappearance of Dengue Fever Scares Community

Mina, Staff Writer
September 21, 2014
New Juniors at ISSH

New Juniors at ISSH

Mina and Moeka
September 11, 2014
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