Opinion

Opinions on SAS’s Cafeteria Food

Angel Yang

Ever wonder why no one brings packed lunch to school? School cafeteria food has been notorious for being “disgusting” in high schools around the world. Movies, TV shows, books and media that we consume daily always downgrade school food. But is it really as bad as they make it out to be?  A recent study showed that around 76% of students didn’t like the food. However, is our school food really that bad? Students from the class of 2027 have said that “only the burrito bowl and the sandwich are good everyday”, “the food is fine”, and “looking at the … Continue reading Opinions on SAS’s Cafeteria Food

Opinion

Rating November Comebacks In K-pop

Katelyn Jiang

I personally believe that Enhypen is a boy group with one of the best discographies in 4th gen. Fever, Drunk Dazed, and Given Taken, just to name a few, were the songs that not only helped them maintain their fandom from I-land but gain new fans as well. Unfortunately, Sweet Venom, compared to their previous releases, is of significantly lower quality. The Michael Jackson concept was supposed to be an opportunity for Enhypen to recreate that same level of drama and depth Jackson captures in his songs. But the main problem for me is that Sweet Venom just feels incredibly … Continue reading Rating November Comebacks In K-pop

Opinion

Are Gender-Neutral Toilets better than Ordinary Toilets?

Che Wei

What do students think about it? Gender-neutral toilets, as its name says, are designed to be more comfortable for all genders. Rather than using two rooms as toilets for girls and boys, the gender-neutral toilets are formed by separate individual rooms.   Recently, the Pudong campus of Shanghai American school changed the majority of its toilets into gender-neutral toilets. Despite not being the first school to make such a change, the new gender-neutral toilets still managed to cause discussion among students.  The majority of students indicated t that they like this change since the gender-neutral toilets is indeed more inclusive … Continue reading Are Gender-Neutral Toilets better than Ordinary Toilets?

Features

NAHS X PD Press: October’s Orange

Assorted Authors

Every month, NAHS and Pudong Press come together to present a theme to members, who contribute artwork and writing based on each month’s topic. October’s theme was “Orange”. Please enjoy the works presented below. Artist Statements and Creative Works Below: Joyce Zhang: This art piece captures osmanthus flowers drifting into roadside ponds, with the tree’s silhouette mirrored on the water. Orange osmanthus blossoms are often rarer and more mildly scented than their golden counterparts. Growing up, these flowers perfumed the autumn air of my hometown, enveloping my childhood in fragrance. Oliver Tang: The theme for this month is “orange”. Since … Continue reading NAHS X PD Press: October’s Orange

Opinion

What is Relay for Life REALLY About?

Annabella Zhang

Images courtesy of Anna Li ’24 Bake sales, homemade crafts, and more bake sales. November is fast approaching and so is SAS’s annual fall spectacle – Relay for Life.  Students sign up for this event in overwhelming numbers. They pitch tents on the field, share snacks with friends, and wrap themselves in thick blankets amidst the chilly air as they make their way around the track, all in the name of a fun school sleepover! And to raise awareness in solidarity against cancer, of course.  It is undeniable that the monetary results of Relay for Life are impactful. After all, … Continue reading What is Relay for Life REALLY About?