The rise of technology and social media in the 21st century has given unnatural body images a new form of power against young, impressionable teenagers. Influencers and celebrities often set unrealistic benchmarks through deceptive practices. The media teenagers consume is … Continue reading Unrealistic Ideals: The Impact of Social Media on Body Image for SASPD High Schoolers
In recent years, the Shanghai American School (SAS) has introduced gender-neutral changing rooms in its swimming facilities, moving away from the traditional model of gender-segregated spaces. This change allows students of all genders to share a common area for showers, bathroom stalls, and changing rooms, featuring numerous private cubicles within a communal space. Despite the good intentions, there have been negative opinions regarding the safety and privacy of this new design. Historically, SASPD has provided separate changing areas for boys and girls, with open spaces dedicated to one gender. However, in an effort to increase inclusivity, the school has introduced … Continue reading Gender Neutral Bathrooms: Does Inclusivity Undermine Privacy?
By Katelyn Lu and Charlotte Lai Original Publishing Date: April 12, 2024 When recalling their leadership experience at SAS, many students may remember the JUMP! Leadership Retreat as a core memory. To some, this three-day event brought lasting friendships and lifelong lessons, but to many others, it felt unpolished — “a school bonding event instead of a leadership conference” — as an anonymous student quoted. To learn more about the much-disputed success of the JUMP! initiative, we sat down with Ms. Grace, SAS’s Global Citizenship Coordinator, and Mr. Ian Standard, the head facilitator of the JUMP! Leadership Retreat. Together, these … Continue reading Assessing the Controversial Success of the JUMP! Leadership Retreat
A multi-instrumentalist, martial arts competitor, and accomplished mother, Ms. Lauren Borodenko is insanely talented. We welcomed this eagle into SAS during the 22-23 school year. And since then, she has become an indispensable presence in the performing arts — serving … Continue reading Lauren Borodenko | Her Story
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
In light of the recent APAC Choir Festival, a group of 66 student musicians came together from 4 international schools across Asia (SASPD, SASPX, CISS, and AISG) to perform a series of pieces in celebration of their passion for singing … Continue reading APAC Choir Festival 2021
On paper, the SASPD’s Book Club no longer exists, but a few of its members continue to organizing meetings – and they are trying to reach out to new members. The Book Club’s last year of official recognition was the … Continue reading Book Club Continues to Meet Despite Reduced Membership
At Lunch Flexi on Friday, January 10th, students gathered in the High School Commons for a screening of Frozen 2. The movie, a long-anticipated sequel of Frozen, was released last November. A voting form had been made available prior to decide on … Continue reading Wind Down Friday
Losing to YCIS with a 25 point margin and watching their opponents wrap each other in triumphant hugs was not how SASPD’s junior varsity boys basketball team intended their day to start at SISAC. “Don’t talk about it,” said Justin Kuan ’22. But the tension didn’t last long. After struggling in another 24-52 loss against LFS, the team shone with high spirits. They were seen walking off laughing and slapping each other on the backs. It was perhaps that brimming positivity that helped them pull through in a 58-30 win over CISS later that afternoon, ending the day in 7th … Continue reading SISAC Basketball-A Saturday of Triumphs and Losses