By Angel Yang and Katelyn Jiang EASY – LESSERAFIM 8/10   On first thoughts, “Easy” by Lesserafim was different compared to their previous comebacks: the instrumental is based off a trap beat and sounds like American pop music. I was definitely shocked upon hearing “Easy” for the first time, but as I listened to it more, it started to grow on me. The melody is memorable, and the chorus is catchy. Other than Kpop, I usually listen to r&b and hip-hop, so this song was immediately added to my playlist.   However, I only gave this song 8/10, because the vocals had … Continue reading Rating Popular Kpop Comebacks

Bespectacled, fatigued, and gaunt. This is the typical Chinese student enrolled in China’s enervating public schools and a myriad of laborious tutoring classes. Now, this stereotype is about to be reversed. Ever since public education was reintroduced in the late 1970s … Continue reading China’s Ban on Tutoring Classes

Traditionally, to kick off the school year with a memorable bonding experience, the school brings together an exciting trip for the incoming fresh meat — The Nine. However, due to extensive COVID-19 restrictions, the long-awaited event was cancelled last minute, … Continue reading Cancellation of The Nine: Student Voices