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

On October 25, Innovation Institute 10 showcased their semester of learning and exploration to a diverse student body and faculty. Three teams, fueled by a shared passion for understanding and addressing pressing global issues, took the stage to enlighten and inspire. The first team delved into the urgent issue of habitat destruction and biodiversity loss. Their presentation painted a vivid picture of the delicate ecosystems at risk, urging us to confront the consequences of our actions on the planet. In their presentation, they not only shed light on the alarming statistics but also talked about the innovative solutions currently being … Continue reading Inno 10 Tackles Global Challenges

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