Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I currently live in New York as I am doing my undergrad in Biology here at NYU! Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? A: One big difference between Kaohsiung and NYC is definitely the cost of living. Everything in New York is significantly more expensive than in Taiwan and the pace of everything also feels faster and more intense. A similarity between Kaohsiung an

Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I am currently in a transitional period as I prepare to move from Chicago, US, to London, UK. Having recently completed my undergraduate degree at the School of the Art Institute Chicago , I am now waiting for my graduate program to begin in September at Sotheby’s Institute London. During this time, I have been catching up on books and movies that I did not have time for over the past few years. I am also writing short ess

by Geneva Chang (Grade 11) Editors Note: Geneva is one of two Stage Managers for this production. When you walk into school in that nice and breezy 27°C air, don’t you sometimes wish that everything could get colder by the minute until it is all… frozen?  Ignoring that bad pun, our theater department has been hard at work for the past few months on the production of the long-awaited Frozen Jr , which is to finally premiere this weekend with four shows from March 20 to March 2

Opinion by Noah Lindsey (Grade 12) To preface this article that is entirely rooted in a fading interest of any academic activities preceding a long-awaited graduation in about two months, it is important to remind all readers that everything written is merely light-hearted opinion and should not be taken too seriously. I also do not complain this much on a regular basis and, throughout this article, frequently use hyperbolic language for entertainment purposes.  The IB mock e

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by Ryan Hsu (Grade 11) For many students, Ms. Jean Tsai has been a familiar and caring figure in our school as a counselor, constantly providing guidance over the last three and a half years to those who walk through her door. Unfortunately, this semester marks her last at our school, as she will soon begin a new chapter at an American International School in Chennai, India. Interestingly, the move was "not entirely planned." The school actually reached out to her directly af

Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I live in Ann Arbor right now! I live in an apartment with four of my friends. I am a second year at the University of Michigan , studying biology on the pre-dental track. I spend most of my time studying, rehearsing for my acappella group, hosting events for the Taiwanese student club at Michigan, and playing mahjong with my friends. I spend quite a lot of time on extracurriculars. Our acappella recently competed in the I

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Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I’m currently living in West Lafayette, Indiana in the United States, attending Purdue University and majoring in exploratory studies.  Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? A: The biggest differences are the food, weather, and transportation. The dining court is helpful for losing weight. The weather is very cold, with snow and strong winds. Since our school is i

Opinion by Donggeon Kim (Grade 11) Paramount has effectively won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. Back in December, Netflix reached an 83 billion deal to acquire a large chunk of Warner Bros. Discovery, including Warner Bros. film and television studios and HBO Max. This deal was countered by Paramount, which offered 111 billion. Netflix refused to counter with a higher offer, effectively having Paramount win the bid.  For their initial deal, Netflix came under hea

Podcast by London Chang and Makayla Liao (Grade 10) Listen here:

Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing?  A: Currently, I am living in Paris. After completing my military service in Taiwan, I decided to start a new chapter of my life here. One question people in Paris often ask is, “Que fais-tu dans la vie?” — which means, “What do you do for a living?” My usual answer is that I am still searching for what I truly want to do in life. At the moment, I am much like many of you: still studying and exploring different possibilities.

by Matt Bailey The middle school volleyball teams took to the courts around the island for the TISSA end-of-season tournaments, last Saturday. We reported on the team preparations last week here. From the 8th-grade boys clinching the championship to the 7th-grade girls fighting their way onto the podium, the day was defined by the process as much as the points. 8th Grade Boys: Champions The 8th Grade Boys capped off an incredible season by taking 1st Place. The gold medal wa

Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I am currently studying nutrition and dietetics bachelor+master in UNSW, Sydney in Australia.  I just arrived in Sydney a month ago, I had a half year gap in Kaohsiung because my programme doesn’t start until February, 2026. During my half year gap, I did volunteer work at elementary school, parent child centres, did part time jobs, and learnt to make bags and dolls. Q. What are the biggest differences between there and K

Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I’m a freshman studying Biochemistry in Boston College now! Boston has always been my dream city to live in and now I’m here! Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? A: The weather:( It’s now freezing and snowing so bad in the east coast. I always have trouble talking about weather with my friends because they all read fahrenheit instead of celsius. But I have adap

by Erica Liu (Grade 9) I would rate Barbie a 7.5 out of 10. While I liked the movie, I did not find it very exciting since there was not a huge plot twist or anything. Instead, it focuses on character development and powerful lessons learned about identity, self-worth, and social inequality. It is more of a heartwarming experience than a movie with drama and plot twists. One of my favorite parts of the movie was the soundtrack. It fits both the good and bad moments perfectly

Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A. Sydney, Australia. I’m currently studying at USYD. Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? A: Everything feels different in Sydney– the environment, the vibes, the people. Honestly, I personally don’t see any similarities between the two places. Q. What does a typical day look like for you? A: I take the train to school, attend a few classes, and after class, I li

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by Geneva Chang (Grade 11) In a week of global conflicts, legal scandals, and even celebrity weddings, our Middle School volleyball teams have consistently been hard at work, training as they reach the home stretch for the TISSA tournament just around the corner. This Saturday, March 7th, our six teams head to different schools across Taiwan, aiming to secure some wins–and possibly, a few medals–for the Dragons. The culmination of over three months of hard work. First up, the