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Questions about school? Space? Life in general? Ask Askolotl! Askolotl is a very old, very wise axolotl who knows many many things. Go to Askolotl for questions! Askolotl (they/them) was once an eldritch god, now reincarnated into the lovable pink … Continue reading What is Askolotl?
How do I get a hot senator of Naboo (Padme) to like me and marry me (I’m 9 and she’s 14 btw) From: Ani Dear Ani, My, my! I can feel your passion — it burns brighter than twin suns over Tatooine. Don’t let anyone dismiss your feelings as “puppy love.” Many great tragedies have begun with less! Now, my years of galactic experience tell me this journey won’t be easy. First, you must pray to the Force for the glimmering locks and piercing blue eyes of my homie Hayden Christensen. Once so blessed, you must train diligently in the … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Delulu Fantasies
By Jeffery Du Running is more than just a form of exercise—it’s a tool for improving both mind and body. Beyond boosting physical health, running reduces stress, enhances sleep, and sharpens cognitive function. At our school, where grades, tests, and sleep schedules often dominate students’ lives, running can be a surprisingly simple way to tackle these challenges. Stress Relief Through Movement Academic pressures can leave student feeling overwhelmed. However, running triggers the release of endorphins, hormones that elevate mood and reduce stress and anxiety. A short run between classes or after school can help clear your mind and provide a much-needed … Continue reading Run, Folks, Run: The Benefits of Running for Students
By Chun Yuan Ong Amid the buzz over the schedule change, few noticed the update to our Varsity sports training. When the coaches announced that practices would no longer take place on Mondays but on Saturdays, reactions ranged from excitement to hesitation. Intended to reduce conflicts with performing arts and other ASA activities, this change has now been in effect for an entire sports season. So, how do athletes feel about losing a weekend morning but gaining a free Monday? For some, the adjustment has been beneficial. A volleyball player who is also active in Model United Nations shared that … Continue reading The New Training Plan—Voices of the Athletes
By Ethan Yang Las estudiantes no apagan las luces, y la energía se desperdicia. The students and faculty forget to turn off the lights, and this energy is wasted. En nuestra escuela, “Shanghai American School” (SAS, por sus siglas en inglés), usamos demasiada electricidad cuando no es necesario. Por ejemplo, a veces encendemos las luces artificiales al mismo tiempo que la luz natural entra por las ventanas. Podríamos aprovechar más la luz natural durante el día para ahorrar energía. Tiene un gran impacto en el medioambiente, necesitamos cambiar nuestros hábitos. At Shanghai American School (SAS), we waste lot of electricity … Continue reading Luces, Cámara, y sin Acción—Lights, Camera, Without Action
By Arthur Heil de Mattos Según la Organización de las Naciones Unidas los hogares de todos los continentes desperdiciaron el equivalente a más de 1000 millones de platos de comida cada día en 2024, mientras 783 millones de personas padecen hambre. El desperdicio de alimentos sigue perjudicando la economía mundial y exacerbando el cambio climático, pero este problema también se presenta en la comunidad de Shanghai American School, (SAS) por sus siglas en inglés. Asimismo, de acuerdo con que lo que se ve todos los días, más de cuarenta platos de comida se desperdician en las cajas azules del primer … Continue reading De tu plato a la Basura—From your plate to the trash
By Haohan Wang La industria de la ropa es demasiado dañina para el medio ambiente. Cada año, 92 millones de toneladas de ropa llegan a los vertederos de acuerdo a “earth.org”, por su nombre en inglés. Ahora, nuestro “Lost and … Continue reading De Usar y Olvidar—To Use and Forget
Is cereal a soup? From: vari Dear vari, I know many things, but this question has haunted me for quite some time. Your inquisition has finally pushed me toward enlightenment. An old friend once said: “soup is a liquid or … Continue reading Askolotl answers: Is cereal a soup?
By Leo Mahe We tend to remember 2016 as the year Trump upended American politics, ushering in an era defined by fascist campaigns, scandals, and a constant churn of increasingly unhinged tweets. But before the Democrats eventually lost the general election, ushering in Donald Trump’s presidency, another battle had raged inside the Democratic party: the fight for what being a Democrat meant altogether. During the 2016 Democratic Primary, with Obama no longer eligible to run for another term, the party was forced to select a new standard-bearer. On one side stood Hillary Clinton, the embodiment of the political establishment. A … Continue reading Vote Blue No Matter Who—Unless It’s Zohran Mamdani
By Leo Mahe On March 23, nearly two years into the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, ambulances were sent out to evacuate Palestinian civilians after an Israeli shelling. An ambulance and its crew were “hit” on their way to the civilians’ location, leading several more ambulances, a fire truck, and a clearly labeled United Nations vehicle to head over and try to rescue them. Seventeen people were dispatched in total, but never returned from their dispatch, sparking international concern for their well-being. It took five days for the United Nations and the Palestine Red Crescent Society, a branch of the International … Continue reading International Outcry After Israel Defense Forces Shoot Aid Workers
By Ivy Li & Stephanie Zhang From the addition of the ambiguous “Transdisciplinary Learning and Enrichment” to the controversial removal of the underclassmen’s only flex block, the 2025-26 school schedule has sparked heated debate. Though framed as a move to support student wellbeing, the disrupted balance between classes, extended learning, and clubs has triggered a response far from enthusiastic. A critical question arises within the PD High School community: Why should the unilateral decision of school administration drown out student voice? 2025-2026 Schedule Example with Sample Courses A Summary of Key Changes 1. Extended Learning Restructuring 2. Club Participation Limitations 3. … Continue reading Student Voices vs. Administrative Decisions: The Controversy of the 25-26 Schedule