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The Digital Detox Experiment: Reactions to Australia’s Social Media Ban
Video report by Geneva Chang & Clarice Fu (Grade 11)
1 day ago1 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times: VIDEO REPORT: Koreans in Kaohsiung: Do they feel a sense of “belonging”?
by Alexandra Varemaki and Amy Ryu (Grade 9) Watch the video report here.
2 days ago1 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times: VIDEO REPORT: Concerns About Taiwan’s Over-Reliance on Semiconductors
by Raysen Dewar, Owen Tsui, Zoe Hwang, Alexandra Varemaki and Amy Ryu (Grade 9) Watch the video report here.
3 days ago1 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times: VIDEO REPORT: The “White Terror” Era: What do Young People Know?
by Haru Shih, Yuyi Cheon and Madeline Hsu (Grade 9) Watch the video report here.
3 days ago1 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times: VIDEO REPORT: Human Trafficking in Taiwan
by Benjamin Lo, Sydney Tsai and Annalisa Driver (Grade 9) Watch the video report here.
4 days ago1 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times-- Is Taiwan Truly Inclusive: A Report on Racism and Colorism in Taiwanese Society
by Belle Ng and Emily Liu (Grade 9) Watch the video report here.
Dec 121 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times: View on the Big Apple and Mamdani's Big Win
Video Report by Zoe Hwang and Owen Tsui (Grade 9) Watch the video report here.
Dec 111 min read


THIMUN Singapore 2025: A week of diplomacy and debate
By Donggeon Kim (Grade 11) About a month ago, eleven students from KAS participated in the annual THIMUN Singapore conference, held from October 27 - October 31 at the International French School Singapore, joining more than 100 other students from across multiple countries to engage in debate on global issues and propose innovative solutions. THIMUN Singapore 2025, part of the THIMUN (The Hague International Model United Nations) network, aimed to foster international under
Dec 42 min read


Ms. Clark On Her Departure from KAS
Noah (Grade 12) conducts an interview with Ms. Clark, covering essential things about her experience at KAS as she prepares to leave the following year.
Nov 261 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times: Taiwan Twin Trend
by Emily Liu (Grade 9) Watch the video report here.
Nov 251 min read


Mexico City Es La Siguiente: Chelsea Armstrong Announces Next Job.
by Noah Lindsey, Grade 12 KAS Middle School Principal Chelsea Armstrong announced yesterday on Instagram that her next position will be in Mexico City. Ms. Armstrong will take on the role of Middle School Principal at the American School Foundation (ASF). Established in 1888 and recognized as the oldest American school in the world. “I'm excited to be in Latin America. I'm hoping to improve my Spanish and eat lots of tacos,” she said. Earlier this year, Ms. Armstrong announce
Nov 252 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times-- Video Report: Demographic Apocalypse in Taiwan?
by Raysen Dewar, Amy Ryu, Alexandra Varemaki, Zoe Hwang and Owen Tsui (Grade 9) Watch the report here.
Nov 231 min read


Intro to New Head of School Community Letter
by Matt Bailey In an email sent to everyone on Friday afternoon, the replacement for Mr. Laney introduced himself. Paul Ducharme is the incoming Head of School and will officially begin at the start of the next year school year. Paul Ducharme, his wife, Sarah with their two children: Grace (25 years old) and Eva (23 years old) In his introductory communication, Mr. Ducharme acknowledged the existing strengths of the school. He recognized teachers for their work in teaching, f
Nov 211 min read


Swamp Walks, New Friends, and International Gold in Germany: Our International Competition Adventure
by Haru Shih (Grade 9) What started with a gold medal at the national IEYI [ International Exhibition for Young Inventors ] competition soon spiraled into an international adventure filled with unexpected victories, mishaps, and a muddy encounter—all thanks to an opportunity to represent our school and country in Germany. After securing gold nationally, the thought of competing abroad seemed daunting. When the chance to go to Germany arose, our initial reaction was a mix of
Nov 202 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times-- Japan’s PM Warns About Taiwan, China Responds With “Cut Off the Head” Threat: Why It Matters for Taiwan
by Jonathan Chen (Grade 11) Read article here.
Nov 201 min read


Team Taiwan Elevates Fall Festival Hoops
by Matt Bailey The annual PTA Fall Festival stepped up its game this year, transforming the outdoor courts into a hub of basketball action. The excitement was fueled by a special appearance from four celebrated players of the Taiwan National Team: Gu Maoweijoa, Cheng Li, Wang Luxian, and Ta-Yuan Kuan. These professional athletes didn't just attend the event—they jumped right into the competition, participating in the three-point contest and later coaching student teams throug
Nov 171 min read


The War on Drugs or Regime Change? Trump's Deadly Caribbean Crackdown
by Benjamin Lo (Grade 9) In recent weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated the United States’ pressure on Venezuela, confirming that he has authorized CIA operations within Venezuela and even suggested actions such as ground invasion. The U.S. president has accused Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro of narcotics trafficking and sending Venezuelan prisoners into the United States. However, actions taken by the U.S. President mirrors a much longer history
Nov 173 min read


KASPER X Kaohsiung Times: New KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun Faces Uphill Battle to Win Back Youth Voters
by Jonathan Chen, Grade 11 Read the story here.
Nov 141 min read


Dragons Dominate: Grade 8 Boys' Soccer Team Earns Back-to-Back TISSA Championships
by Matt Bailey The Kaohsiung American School (KAS) community is celebrating a spectacular victory after the Grade 8 boys' soccer team crushed the competition on Saturday, traveling to Morrison Academy Taipei (MAT) and securing their second consecutive first-place finish in the TISSA tournament. The Dragons went undefeated in every single match, leaving no doubt about their supremacy on the pitch. This talented squad, featuring several players from the Kaohsiung Attackers club
Nov 102 min read


Screams and Success: KAS Student Council Hosts Haunted House Event
By Alexandra Varemaki, Grade 9 On October 31, 2025. From 6:00 to 8:00 pm, the KAS Student Council hosted a fantastic Halloween Haunted House event at the backstage area of the auditorium. The event was one of the most exciting activities of the season, and it truly brought out the spooky and Halloween spirit from everyone. For an entire week before the event, all StuCo members worked hard after school to design and prepare the haunted house. From setting up the creepy props a
Nov 102 min read
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