Quizbowl, a battle of the wits! Mini, Sean, and Joshua expanded on their love for the academic sport to organize a day of spirited competition. Hounded by last-minute Covid changes, the three navigated remarkably well and saw their efforts culminate into a high-stress, but successful online tourney joining schools from all across Shanghai. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Quizbowl!
Combining children and cooking—a terrifying prospect to some. Sophie and Abby turned their passions for children and cooking into an interactive activity for SAS elementary schoolers. One of the few CAS projects that managed to remarkably avoid the harsh impact of Covid, their CAS project compared to peers’ went comparatively smoothly. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Children Can Cook!
Nicole and Amber utilized prior knowledge and experience in a service club they founded to spread awareness about gender and stereotypes. Having adapted to Covid, their project reached a larger-than-expected audience within the SASPD community and served to increase discourse surrounding traditionally stigmatized topics. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Fostering Open-Minds
By Michelle Mei and Charlotte Lai A brand-new school year at SAS Pudong brought wonderful new faculty members that enlivened our community. A prominent example is Mr. David Jacobson who teaches AP World History. If you have roamed the high … Continue reading Welcoming a New Eagle: Mr. Jacobson
Behind the scenes at Honk!, the upcoming middle and elementary school musical. Continue reading Welcome to Honk!
Photos by Francis Huang and Shelley Yang Continue reading Friday Night Lights 2022: Back in the Game
By Humphrey Zhao and Sophia Lin Ever wondered what an escape room in school would be like? Some attentive highschoolers may have noticed posters plastered across the high school detailing an intriguing escape room hosted by Mr. Miller. We took it upon ourselves to investigate this new feature of school life and report on our findings. Through an extensive interview with the organizer Mr. Miller, we have unearthed some tips and secrets for the student body to enjoy. Before all that though, let’s quell some curiosity and explain the technicalities first! A lot of you were probably wondering why would … Continue reading A Puzzling Escape — A New Feature of School Life!
“Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.” Along the coastline of Florence, Oregon, blankets of sand unfurl across the landscape, purling … Continue reading Dune: Book Review
I can feel the senioritis setting in. How do I stay motivated when I’ve already gotten into college? From, Elderly man Dear elderly man, You are not alone in feeling this way. One of the resident senior indentured servant student press staff members can attest to this. Realistically, know that you are only two months, a break, and a handful of assessments away from graduating and beginning a new stage in your life. Simply crossing out the days on your calendar can make that distance more tangible for you and see the light at the end of a (quickly approaching) … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: How do I deal with senioritis?