Inno 10 Tackles Global Challenges

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

What is happening to Interest Groups?

Interest groups here at SAS are the passion projects of the students. They are an opportunity for us to show our potential in leadership and contributions to the community. However, when the new club system discriminates against these groups and directly hinders their opportunity to gain members by barring them from the club fair, how can these students accomplish their goals? The Birth of Interest Groups Interest groups were introduced to SAS because of an overabundance of clubs. The club fair was getting more and more crowded every year. According to the teachers at the time, they were taking up … Continue reading What is happening to Interest Groups?

Throwback! Legally Blonde Drama

The hottest new musical, Legally Blonde, has screened here at Shanghai American School on December 6th and 7th and it must have some spicy spicy tea for us to sip on.  As many may know, the actors did a brilliant job at displaying their skills and their vocal chops, but did you know there might be some behind-the-scenes work being done? The main cast did a phenomenal job of bringing Elle, Emmett, Warner, Vivian, Paulette, and Professor Callahan to life. And undeniably I cannot see anyone else but Cas as the hot, sexy, Irishman. But some rumors have been floating … Continue reading Throwback! Legally Blonde Drama

Opinions on SAS’s Cafeteria Food

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

Rating November Comebacks In K-pop

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