Opinion by Belle Ng (Grade 9) Last year, I was accused of plagiarizing a summative essay by a teacher. The accusation cost me sleep, tears, and a lot of trust in the system that is supposed to protect us students. I’m not retelling a rumor or exaggerating a story. This actually happened, and it never should have. My argument is simple: students should not be accused of plagiarism without evidence. Here’s what happened. The summative was written in class. The prompt was given

by Ryan Hsu (Grade 11) Señora Paloma’s career is best understood geographically, where one might think her goal is to scratch every place off a map instead of staying in one. Her path has carried her through classrooms starting from Spain to Nepal, Goa, Bangalore, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and most recently, Taiwan. And even now, her journey is not stopping here. At the close of this semester, she plans to move to KIS , an international American school in Seoul where she will con

by Geneva Chang (Grade 11) Earlier this week, five seniors–Worthing Bailey, Sonia Hsiao, Tiffany Hou, Cindia Liu, and Rena Lin– reached the end of their journey on the Varsity Girls’ Basketball team, stepping off their home court with one last friendly match against our teachers here at KAS. The team played hard, and though we ended up losing by a few points, it was a sentimental conclusion to this season.  Last season, we said goodbye to our only senior, Renee Huang. We miss

Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: Boston, Massachusetts, studying Finance at Boston College Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities?  The weather, its colddd. 10°C in Boston and Kaohsiung, same temp, but hit different I’ll layer up in Kaohsiung while wearing a tank top here in -15° The convenience (I have to cook and meal prep for every meal) and nothing is really “walking distance”  You can actuall

By: Yuki Shibata (11) Which restaurant has the best fries? After careful thought and consideration, and taking into consideration a high school survey (which had 98 responses!), I have compiled a comprehensive ranking and rating of all the fries I have consumed from various restaurants and fast-food establishments (in order from worst to best).  10. KAS Snack Bar Fries The controversial fries at the Kaohsiung American School’s snack bar have ended up in tenth place, a disappo

Opinion by Donggeon Kim (Grade 11) Hollywood often likes to play it safe. As of the past few years, reboots and sequels have dominated the box office, notably with films such as Inside Out 2 , Jurassic World Rebirth , and Zootopia 2 . As this trend continues, it feels as though the movie-making industry is more interested in playing it safe than being creative and original. From repetitive sequels like Avatar: Fire and Ash,  to live-action remakes of classic movies like the r

by Matt Bailey Last week the 12th grade advisors hosted an introductory "transition to college" session where each adult had just 60 seconds each to pitch their "Golden Rules" for surviving the big wide world. The main message? You’re about to be on your own. Safety First: Taiwan vs. The World One of the biggest warnings was that the world—specifically the West—is "nothing like" the safety of Kaohsiung. Advisors didn't hold back on the risks of living in an individualistic so

Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing? A: I currently live in Singapore, pursuing a degree in Public Policy and Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University . I chose to return to Singapore to study because I was interested in furthering my education in political science and, of course, being closer to home and my family. Q. What are the biggest differences between there and Kaohsiung? What’s the biggest similarities? A: The biggest difference between Singa

Opinion by Jay Cheung (Grade 11) Over the past decade, Disney has released live-action remake after live-action remake to underwhelming, and sometimes hostile, reception. This is best seen in Mulan , The Little Mermaid , Pinocchio , and Snow White . Even the remakes that performed well at the box office— The Lion King , Aladdin , and Beauty and the Beast —haven’t been without their controversies. All across the internet, fans have been echoing the same sentiment: What exactly

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by Noah Lindsay (Grade 12) On Tuesday, the 20th of January, the spotlight was set on three players during the KAS Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team’s match against I-shou International School: Spencer Lee, Arthur Ting, and Casper Lee. With this match being the last home game of their incredibly eventful high school basketball careers, these three gave it their all and reminded everyone why and how they got so far, as well as putting up a very solid matchup against the opposing te

Opinion by: Kyle Shien (Grade 12) Every time LeBron James has a quiet game, the entire internet turns into Sherlock Holmes. One missed layup, and everyone’s like “yeah, he's done” as if they didn’t watch the last twenty years of domination he had in the league. These are the same people who get winded walking to the fridge.  People keep asking the same tired question. Is LeBron James finally going to retire? Meanwhile, this man is 41 years old and still victimizing profession

by Morris Tu (Grade 11) Full Metal Jacket (1987) is not an easy movie to watch, but that is what makes it powerful. It does not attempt to excite war or portray it as heroic. Instead, it shows how people are pushed, shaped, and sometimes broken by the system around them. The movie is split into two parts, and even though they feel different, they work together to show how soldiers are made and what happens to them after. The first half of boot camp is the most memorable part

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Q. Where do you live now? Why? What are you doing?  A: I’m currently at Oxford, Georgia, studying at Oxford College of Emory University . Oxford is a small city located 40 minutes' drive away from Atlanta. A fun fact about the Oxford campus is that it is actually the original campus of Emory University! I’m there for the first two years of college. The difference between Emory University and Oxford College is that Oxford promotes a smaller college size and a core curriculum,

By: Aiden Chen (10) 12/08/2025 -TISSA Qualifier Home Game Against ICA As this year’s varsity boys basketball season progresses, the players continue to grow and learn and are getting even better after every single practice. This year’s team is special. With only four former varsity players left from last season, we are seeing tons of new faces on the roster. And with the recent win in our home court, it is time for the people of KAS to recognize the team. Let’s start with th

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by Morris Tu (Grade 11) Terminator 2 is one of those movies where you immediately understand why people hype it up so much. It is loud, intense, and honestly just cool the entire time. What is crazy is that it came out in 1991, yet it still feels more real than a lot of action movies today. Nothing feels fake or weightless. When something explodes, you believe it actually exploded. There is a physical feeling to the action that makes everything hit harder. Arnold as the Term

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