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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?
By Nicole Lu The 2025 school year has been, to say the least, very eventful—but not quite in the way one might expect. There has been a multitude of interesting decisions and changes made to the schedule, club rotations, the length of review week, and, of course, the ever-rising cafeteria prices. Aside from these administrative “edits,” there have been changes introduced by teachers, most notably the very welcome and appreciated modifications allowing juniors to take AP Physics C, among other courses. However, not every course has been as popular—or at least as well known. Literature Through Film is a new … Continue reading Student Collectives: An Exploration of Literature Through Film
After months of investigation, Pudong Press and the Cuddles Intelligence Agency (CIA) have made a breakthrough discovery. Teachers across SASPD share a common weakness: their attachment to their pets. The following are profiles of the 5 furry suspects, containing data from various observational studies, MBTI personality tests, and surveys. Caution ⚠️ The following photos may contain dangerous levels of adorableness. Suspect #1. Pancake Owner: Ms. Peggy Age: 6 years Birthday: August 6, 2020 MBTI Personality: Includes SF (Sensing and Feeling) Hobbies: Being around people Fun Facts: She likes only 1 type of toy—her fabric crocodile with a squeaky squeak. Suspect … Continue reading Who are the Real Teachers’ Pets?
By Katelyn Lu From November 13th to 15th, the APAC Dance Team attended the annual APAC Dance event at Seoul Foreign School (SFS). Throughout these intense three days, the team attended workshops on Afro-pop, hip-hop, choreography, and Korean mask dance. At the same time, they worked with students from other international schools—SFS, UNIS, ISB, Brent, and HKIS—to create original choreography in fusion groups. On the final day, the festival concluded with a showcase of the fusion works, each school’s individual choreography, and several guest performances. Below are some highlights and photos from the APAC Dance trip! SASPD Team photo before … Continue reading APAC Dance 2025 Highlights!
By Kaylee Huang When we think of banks, we often picture big buildings, loans, and customers with steady jobs and savings. But what about people with no collateral, no credit history, and no regular income? This is where Grameen Bank enters. Founded in 1983 by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, Grameen offers an inclusive financing model through providing collateral-free microloans for people, especially women, in poverty. At the heart of its approach is the “five-member group” model, which relies heavily on developing trust within the community. Specifically for Grameen China, the organization now has over 1,500 members in rural areas … Continue reading Introducing Grameen
She came into my life when I was at my lowest, made me feel whole again. Somewhere along the way, I fell for her. I’m sorry, I love her. I didn’t even get the chance to confess, my actions said it all. And then she left, leaving me more broken than before.The one who fixed me just had to be the one to break me again. how am i supposed to get over her? From: city lights Dear city lights, I hear you. Although amphibians aren’t humans, I hear how much you’re hurting. It’s like she found you when you … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Getting over a relationship that never was
How do I hide a 60kg chicken in the back of my car From: D4vd Hey D4vd! Well, as an old askolotl from the deepest floor of the ocean, though I don’t know much about why you would do that, I’ve thought of a great method in your top-secret mission in hiding a 60kg chicken! Follow these steps, and your delicious chicken will be COMPLETELY invisible. Phase 1: Pre-Transport Packaging First, DITCH THE EVIDENCE! Those flimsy supermarket bags are a dead giveaway. They rustle and squeak with no pattern. AND they leak, AND they scream “I have something suspicious here!” You … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Hiding a 60kg chicken
What do u think abt Dulwich? ^^ (asking this as a Dulwich student, I EXPECT A RLLY GOOFY ANSWER HAHAH). Have a nice day, whoever is behind the askotol acc <3 we love u From: Octopus Dear Octopus, Thank you for your question and your blessing. However, there is nothing behind me other than millennia of wisdom and wit. The only reason I am never seen is that I reside at the bottom of the Huangpu River, where I have secret ways of knowing all current events (no pun intended). I swim out only when called upon by curious beings! … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Opinions on Dulwich?
By Mimi Yao A symphony of celebratory clinks fill the restaurant. Meanwhile, alone in the office, Ma Meng Chen sits hunched over a plastic container of takeout noodles. This was not the first time she had turned down her colleagues’ dinner invitations, nor would it be the last. As a member of the Hui（回族）, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority in China, Ma follows the religious practice of abstaining from pork. Her life is a careful balancing act between adhering to the religious customs of Hui culture and conforming to mainstream social norms, which makes the question of whether to attend … Continue reading Searching for Identity in Yunnan’s Nascent AI Industry
By Mimi Yao Since becoming an eagle in 2018, Mr. Crachiolo has worn many hats: English 9, AP Lang, and IB Global Politics teacher; Link Crew advisor this school year; and, affectionately, “Mr. C.” Less well known are his former role as the Grade 9 Head of Year and his previous teaching career at the international department of Huashi Fuzhong (华师附中) in Guangzhou. In this interview, Mr. C reflects on the decisions that have shaped his career in education, both at SAS and beyond. For the previous three years, Mr. C has welcomed freshmen as Grade 9 Head of Year, … Continue reading Teacher Profiles: Michael Crachiolo
By Gina Lin The sound comes first—the young American college student yells at the person sitting across her, in attempt to refute his argument in their “debate.” Their words tumble over each other, sharp, fast, incomprehensible. The sound is loud enough to drown out the meaning. I reach to turn down my volume of the TikTok. In my apartment, it’s quiet. The sort of quiet that almost has texture, like the air holding its breath. Outside my window, the lights of Shanghai blink in coded Morse—millions of lives moving at once, each operating at their own private volumes. The autumn … Continue reading Between Frequencies