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Student Collectives: An Exploration of Literature Through Film

Nicole Lu

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

Opinion, Teacher Profiles

Teacher Profiles: Michael Crachiolo

Mimi Yao

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

Spanish Corner

Luces, Cámara, y sin Acción—Lights, Camera, Without Action

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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

Spanish Corner

De tu plato a la Basura—From your plate to the trash

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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

Features

Earth Week Highlights

Stephanie Zhang

By Stephanie Zhang From April 21st to 25th, the service clubs Eco Eagles and Roots & Shoots joined forces to celebrate Earth Week with a weeklong series of engaging, eco-conscious activities. Through creativity, collaboration, and plenty of green spirit, students were inspired to make more sustainable choices in their daily lives. Here’s a look at the highlights: 🍽 Monday: “Meatless Monday” & Earth Day Kahoot -The cafeteria kicked off the week by offering entirely plant-based meals in place of meat. This year’s “Meatless Monday” was met with enthusiastic feedback—many students noted that the vegetarian alternatives were both flavorful and impressively … Continue reading Earth Week Highlights

Features, News

Chicago, Legally Blonde…Spongebob?

Kaylee Huang

By Kaylee Huang The annual school play is a cornerstone of our performing arts program. Instead of a musical similar to last year’s high school production, Legally Blonde, the Performing Arts department has decided to shift to a whole school musical. Under the direction of Ms. Borodenko, the head of the Performing Arts department, the selection of SpongeBob aims to achieve inclusivity, using a more contemporary show to incorporate a younger cast. In an interview, Ms. Borodenko explained the rationale behind choosing a whole school production instead of limiting it to just the high school. The motivation for attempting a … Continue reading Chicago, Legally Blonde…Spongebob?

Teacher Profiles

Darning Cultures: Esther Baumann

Mimi Yao

By Mimi Yao This year, the newly established history club (RKNHS) hopes to spotlight members of the SAS community with unique cultural stories. In this interview, Esther Baumann shares the challenges and rewards of being part of three different cultures.  SAS is a proud host of bilingual speakers, multi-cultural families, and students and faculty from around the world. Esther Baumann, a new member of the SAS community who runs the academic support program at Flex, is a representative for all three of these identities.   Ms. Baumann was born and raised in Hungary, which she jokingly refers to as “the depressed … Continue reading Darning Cultures: Esther Baumann

Teacher Profiles

Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle: Farewell to Ms. Litushko  

Katelyn Lu

By Katelyn Lu and Charlotte Lai As the 24-25 school year draws to an end, the SAS community prepares to say goodbye to Ms. Litushko, a beloved English teacher who has been with the school for four years. From teaching Innovation Institute and AP Language, to performing self-written songs at Relay for Life, she has adorned the school with her talents and invigorated not only the classroom but the entire community.   Ms. Litushko’s time at SAS has been marked by unforgettable moments and profound lessons. One of her most cherished memories, surprisingly, comes from the difficult COVID-19 pandemic. She shared. … Continue reading Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle: Farewell to Ms. Litushko  

Teacher Profiles

Teacher Profiles: Kyle Gallagher

Jeffrey Du

By Chun Yuan Ong and Jeffrey Du Meet Mr. Gallagher, our physical trainer here at SASPD. He enjoys staying active through running, golfing, and playing softball. He’s also found a balance between work and personal life—keeping up with the latest recovery techniques and hanging out with his dog Sage.  From a young age, Mr. Gallagher had a keenness for sports. He enjoyed playing soccer, baseball, football, and golf. However, after an injury in his freshman year of high school, Mr. Gallagher realized he wouldn’t be around sports forever. However, he soon discovered an alternative to staying close with sports—becoming an … Continue reading Teacher Profiles: Kyle Gallagher