Opinion by Mr. Evan Wichman Pride has meant different things for me at various parts of my life. In middle and high school, I did not identify as gay. Being openly gay felt like I would have been “figured out.” I thought my entire personality would be defined by this singular attribute. My classmates reinforced this, as  I received insulting messages online and verbal threats in class. Coming out, I felt, would only prove the bullies right. Mr. Wichman with his BF, Jeff in Ea

by Worthing Bailey, Grade 12 We have teamed up with The Kaohsiung Times to provide stories for their Youth section. Our first video report discussing use of AI in education by Worthing Bailey was posted this past weekend.

Opinion by Eric Su, Grade 10 Have you ever felt neglected by someone or something you care about? That's exactly how many student athletes in our school feel when it comes to the Athletic Council’s media coverage for sports. Some teams seem to get more attention and praise than others while others are barely ever acknowledged for their existence. The Athletic Council, whose role is to make sure every team is represented fairly, often falls short, leaving many athletes frustr

by Emily Liu, Grade 9 It’s time to bring out your creativity, energy, and school spirit because this week is all about dressing up, having fun, and making memories with your friends. Each day has its own unique theme, so get your outfits ready and show off your best looks! Start your Monday off with style! We’re kicking off Spirit Week with Performative Monday, a day to show off your most aesthetic and trendy look. Think matcha drinks, wired headphones, tote bags, and cozy v

Opinion by Jason Lin, Grade 11 Absolutely! Homecoming, better known as Hoco, is an annual tradition hosted by the KAS Student Council to celebrate the start of a new school year. But for me, it’s more than just a “welcome back” event it’s a chance to go all out (or all in to match the theme), dress up in something wild, and not feel weird about it. Despite having only two weeks to plan, StuCo pulled off an incredible event. The photobooth was definitely my favorite part it’s

by Amy Ryu & Alexandra Varemaki, Grade 9 The cafeteria transformed into a dazzling display of chance and excitement on September 26, as the Student Council hosted its annual Homecoming event. This year’s theme, “Casino Night,” was a high-stakes success, bringing a unique blend of glamour and exciting competition. Led by the 2025-2026 Student Council , the night was a flurry of activity from the moment students walked through the doors. Guests were immediately issued chips, wh

by Jason Lin, Grade 11 October 18th wasn’t just an extraordinary day for the people in Kaohsiung—it was a special day for the Blinks. As one of the world’s top K-pop groups arrived, more than 50,000 fans gathered at the World Sports Stadium to see the famous BLACKPINK. After being fashionably late by thirty minutes on day one, they improved and were only seven minutes late on day two. As their newly released song “Jump” turned up, the volume and the lights dimmed, thousands o

Opinion by Zaine Ahmed, Grade 10 Chatgpt is many things to many people: a boyfriend, a savior, a tool, a burden, and an interest, but no matter what people may think, it is not intelligent. In fact, chatgpt can’t even think for itself at all. So if it can’t think for itself, what is it? ChatGPT and other so called “AI” websites and tools are really just LLMs, or Large Language Models. The term “AI” was actually coined in the mid 2010’s to increase shareholder interest and was

By Matt Bailey & Worthing Bailey Our Varsity Cross Country team competed in Yokohama, Japan this past weekend in the AISA tournament. Eight boys and eight girls competed in a 5K on the first day of the competition. Over 90% of students reported their times (included in the video below) as their personal best. Coach Daniels told the students she was "extremely proud of them and that they should also be very proud of themselves." On the second day, students also ran a 5K but t

Opinion by Benjamin Lo, Grade 9 Three weeks ago, right wing podcaster Charlie Kirk was shot in the state of Utah at Utah Valley...

By Noah Lindsey & Matt Bailey Eryk Michael Smith, the creator and host of the Formosa Files  podcast, delivered a presentation today to...

by Matt Bailey Head of School, Jim Laney has announced he will be leaving the school at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year to take on...

By Jay Cheung, Grade 11 The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is known for its rigorous curriculum and demanding...

Following up on our story from last week, the results have been announced. Grade 6: Abbie Ho, Audrey Chen, Max Lu, Sun Kim, Alison Chiu...

Opinion by Donggeon Kim, Grade 11 Today, we seem to look back at conflict-ridden eras of history, a notable and recent one being the Cold...

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Opinion by Alexandra Varemaki, Grade 9 As IB students, we all understand the importance of summatives; they help us demonstrate what we...

Opinion by Ben Lo, Grade 9 If Albert Einstein were a student today, would he get straight As, or detention for disobedience? Grades loom...

By Ameerah Browne, Grade 7 The hallways are buzzing with excitement as our middle school student council, or STUCO, elections get...

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