Reflection on Huikao preparation | Zoe Chen – Grade 10
Staff Writer Zoe Chen reflects on her Huikao preparation and provides critiques of Taiwan’s college entrance process.
Tiger parenting doesn’t work | Kylie Ting – Grade 10
Senior Staff Writer Kylie Ting explains the harmful effects of tiger parenting while offering ways to cope with this toxic parenting style.
Howl’s Moving Castle Review | Nicole Hsu – Grade 10
Staff Writer Nicole Hsu explores why Howl’s Moving Castle remains a Studio Ghibli classic; rating its art, music, and captivating characters.
AI music is awful | Gia Lee – Grade 11
Staff Writer Gia Lee says that AI music is awful because of its low quality and how it reduces opportunities for actual, human artists.
The danger of freedom of speech | Kylie Ting – Grade 12
Senior Staff Writer Kylie Ting reminds people of the dangers and risks of free speech. Additionally, what we can do to prevent those issues.
Adults need to be more patient with teens | Emily Liao – Grade 11
Assistant Editor Emily Liao penned a letter to her parents encouraging them to be a little more patient with her. After all, adults are not the only ones under pressure.
Should students be allowed to use ChatGPT? | Wilson Lin – Grade 11
Staff Writer Wilson Lin believes students should use ChatGPT. He also reminds users of its drawbacks and solutions to them.
Longer conscription will not help Taiwan’s military | Brandon Su – Grade 11
Staff writer Brandon Su argues that longer conscriptions in Taiwan do not help Taiwan’s military because of many existing issues.
NIMBYism: an act of irresponsibility | Brandon Su – Grade 11
Staff Writer Brandon Su points out the issues with NIMBYism, where individuals are hindering the development of a society’s infrastructure.
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