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

By Ryan Man On September 20th, 2024, Shanghai American School (SAS) bore witness to the impending threat of Typhoon Bebinca. With China issuing a red typhoon warning, airplane flights were canceled, making SAS college counselor Mr. O’Brien anxious that he would not be able to catch his flight to the U.S. On top of that, the typhoon was so strong that teachers were forced to stay home, conducting their teacher meetings online. Not everyone liked it—current high school social studies teacher Mr. Gross mentioned how it reminded him of the distance learning days during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Unlike the other … Continue reading  Weather Hysteria: Shanghai American School Hit by Its Strongest Typhoon in 75 Years 

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