News, Opinion

Student Collectives: An Exploration of CAC

Nicole Lu

By Nicole Lu It’s no secret that the presence of some groups is stronger than others, especially given the vast number of student groups and associations we have here at SAS. Rumors and complaints about the perceived lack of impact of clubs and committees run amok among staff and students. Yet, underneath these murmurs seems to lie a genuine curiosity about what people actually do. At the root of the curiosity lies student councils which have always seemed a figment of a sort. They seem to exist in some invisible dimension, using big names and having big expectations and fulfilling … Continue reading Student Collectives: An Exploration of CAC

Askolotl

Askolotl Answers: Delulu Fantasies

Askolotl

How do I get a hot senator of Naboo (Padme) to like me and marry me (I’m 9 and she’s 14 btw) From: Ani Dear Ani, My, my! I can feel your passion — it burns brighter than twin suns over Tatooine. Don’t let anyone dismiss your feelings as “puppy love.” Many great tragedies have begun with less! Now, my years of galactic experience tell me this journey won’t be easy. First, you must pray to the Force for the glimmering locks and piercing blue eyes of my homie Hayden Christensen. Once so blessed, you must train diligently in the … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Delulu Fantasies

Opinion, Sports

Run, Folks, Run: The Benefits of Running for Students

Jeffrey Du

By Jeffery Du Running is more than just a form of exercise—it’s a tool for improving both mind and body. Beyond boosting physical health, running reduces stress, enhances sleep, and sharpens cognitive function. At our school, where grades, tests, and sleep schedules often dominate students’ lives, running can be a surprisingly simple way to tackle these challenges. Stress Relief Through Movement Academic pressures can leave student feeling overwhelmed. However, running triggers the release of endorphins, hormones that elevate mood and reduce stress and anxiety. A short run between classes or after school can help clear your mind and provide a much-needed … Continue reading Run, Folks, Run: The Benefits of Running for Students

Opinion, Sports

The New Training Plan—Voices of the Athletes

chun yuan ong

By Chun Yuan Ong Amid the buzz over the schedule change, few noticed the update to our Varsity sports training. When the coaches announced that practices would no longer take place on Mondays but on Saturdays, reactions ranged from excitement to hesitation. Intended to reduce conflicts with performing arts and other ASA activities, this change has now been in effect for an entire sports season. So, how do athletes feel about losing a weekend morning but gaining a free Monday?  For some, the adjustment has been beneficial. A volleyball player who is also active in Model United Nations shared that … Continue reading The New Training Plan—Voices of the Athletes

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

Opinion, Politics

Vote Blue No Matter Who—Unless It’s Zohran Mamdani

Leo Mahe

By Leo Mahe We tend to remember 2016 as the year Trump upended American politics, ushering in an era defined by fascist campaigns, scandals, and a constant churn of increasingly unhinged tweets. But before the Democrats eventually lost the general election, ushering in Donald Trump’s presidency, another battle had raged inside the Democratic party: the fight for what being a Democrat meant altogether. During the 2016 Democratic Primary, with Obama no longer eligible to run for another term, the party was forced to select a new standard-bearer. On one side stood Hillary Clinton, the embodiment of the political establishment. A … Continue reading Vote Blue No Matter Who—Unless It’s Zohran Mamdani

Opinion, Politics

International Outcry After Israel Defense Forces Shoot Aid Workers

Leo Mahe

By Leo Mahe On March 23, nearly two years into the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, ambulances were sent out to evacuate Palestinian civilians after an Israeli shelling. An ambulance and its crew were “hit” on their way to the civilians’ location, leading several more ambulances, a fire truck, and a clearly labeled United Nations vehicle to head over and try to rescue them. Seventeen people were dispatched in total, but never returned from their dispatch, sparking international concern for their well-being. It took five days for the United Nations and the Palestine Red Crescent Society, a branch of the International … Continue reading International Outcry After Israel Defense Forces Shoot Aid Workers