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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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Theint Theint (11)

Theint Theint (11), Writer

Theint Theint is originally from Myanmar but she’s lived in Japan for 14 years. She longs for the day everyone is able to pronounce her name. In her free time, she feeds hippos and roams with monkeys. Both of which she did not know were unusual pursuits before she came to ISSH.

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Volunteering without a selfie stick

Volunteering without a selfie stick

Theint Theint (11), Writer
March 24, 2016
Photo Credit: Pixabay

March Hits and Misses

Mina, Sarah W (12), Theint Theint (11), and Reshma
March 17, 2016
Five alumnae from the class of 1965 smile for a photo.

Once a Sacred Heart girl, always a Sacred Heart girl

Theint Theint (11) and Mizuki (11)
January 14, 2016
Interview with Jan Reynolds

Interview with Jan Reynolds

Theint Theint (11), Writer
November 27, 2015
Jan Reynolds climbs the hills of Sacred Heart

Jan Reynolds climbs the hills of Sacred Heart

Theint Theint (11), Writer
November 26, 2015
Photo Credit: Virgo Media

November Hits and Misses

Mizuki (11), Mina, Theint Theint (11), Sarah W (12), Megu J (11), and Reshma
November 19, 2015
The white wall, formerly adorned by a colorful mural, is by the middle school entrance.

The end of a tradition or the start of a new one?

Mizuki (11) and Theint Theint (11)
October 29, 2015
I can fall asleep in three minutes. Miho (11)

Meet the latest junior!

Theint Theint (11), Writer
October 1, 2015
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