Staff Writer Brandon Su points out the issues with NIMBYism, where individuals are hindering the development of a society’s infrastructure.
Chinese music in the 2000s was better | Kate Huang – Grade 12
Editor in Chief Kate Huang claims Chinese music in the 2000s was better because societal changes have affected the way people perceive music.
We need more restrictions on smoking | Iya Wu – Grade 10
Smoking is objectively bad for our health and the environment. Staff Writer Iya Wu outlines how the government put restrictions on this nasty habit.
Don’t judge other people’s music taste | Emily Liao – Grade 11
Assistant Editor Emily Liao explains why people shouldn’t judge other’s taste in music when there isn’t a standard for whether it’s good or bad.
Overconsumption is dangerous | Kylie Ting – Grade 12
Senior Staff Writer Kylie Ting explains how overconsumption negatively affects our society and suggests ways we can improve the issue.
Balancing friendships and GPA | Kira Lei Chen – Grade 10
Assistant Editor Kira Lei Chen offers a few methods on how to maintain a decent GPA without sacrificing your social life.
Casual ageism that you aren’t seeing | Kate Huang – Grade 12
Editor Kate Huang addresses casual ageism in Taiwan and how people should respect our elders to create a better society.
Why you should get a pet | Kylie Ting – Grade 12
Senior Staff Writer Kylie Ting explores how getting a pet benefits both our physical and mental health.
Discipline and Stoicism | Henry Chuang – Grade 8
For those seeking self improvement, staff writer Henry Chuang suggests they consider learning more about the four pillars of Stoicism.
Schools should place students in different PE classes based on athletic ability | Olivia Chiu – Grade 11
While physical education is mandatory at most schools, staff writer Olivia Chiu argues that it would be more beneficial to students if they were separated into classes based on athletic ability.
3 Taiwanese indie bands you need to listen to | Jewel Chen – Grade 11
As Taiwan’s indie music scene continues to flourish, staff writer Jewel Chen introduces three bands in particular that music lovers should take note of.
Why “not all men” doesn’t make sense | Chloe Hsu – Grade 12
Editor Chloe Hsu explains how the term “not all men” is condescending, reveals how unaware some men are of their privilege, and diminishes the dangers women face every day.
Girls when facing unrealistic beauty standards | Emily Liao – Grade 10
Staff writer Emily Liao explains how trying to meet to the impossible beauty standards of influencers can be detrimental to the mental and physical health of young women.
K-pop is toxic | Kylie Ting – Grade 11
K-pop in recent years has taken the world by storm, with many excited about the acceptance of South Korean pop culture outside of Asia. However, staff writer Kylie Ting explores the downsides to K-pop fandom.
Feminists love being called sensitive | Kate Huang – Grade 11
In her satirical article, Editor Kate Huang explains how men’s misogynistic behaviors help put feminists in their rightful place.
Why people avoid mental health treatment | Kylie Ting – Grade 11
Staff Writer Kylie Ting explains how fear of judgment and misconceptions around mental health deter people from seeking help when they should.
Understanding parasocial relationships | Olivia Chiou – Grade 11
Staff Writer Olivia Chiou writes on parasocial relationships, a rising phenomenon that can be both beneficial and harmful to people.
Taiwan should abolish the death penalty | Jewel Chen – Grade 11
Staff Writer Jewel Chen explains why she believes the death penalty should be abolished in Taiwan.
Turn your phone to grayscale mode now | Henry Chuang – Grade 8
Staff Writer Henry Chuang explains how the benefits of turning your phone to grayscale mode is backed by research.
Influencers are hypocrites | Nicole Hsu – Grade 9
Staff Writer Nicole Hsu critiques how social media influencers claim one thing but do the opposite, and how the image we see of them is fake.
Cliques in Taiwanese Schools | Kira Lei Chen – Grade 9
Staff Writer Kira Lei Chen explains the different cliques in Taiwanese schools and to help you find one to fit into.
Animal testing should be banned | Kylie Ting – Grade 11
Staff Writer Kylie Ting explains how animal testing is immoral and inaccurate, and provides alternatives to it.
Model UN sucks | Chloe Hsu – Grade 12
Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu explains why Model UN does not help with public speaking and critical thinking skills as much as it advertises.
Public Speaking is Better than MUN | Emily Liao – Grade 10
Staff Writer Emily Liao offers insight on why public speaking is better than Model United Nations for high school students.
Why you can’t trust anything on social media | Kylie Ting – Grade 11
Staff Writer Kylie Ting discusses reasons why social media is untrustworthy, and how we should always be wary of the content we consume.
I am a helpless people-pleaser. Here’s why you shouldn’t be. | Chloe Hsu – Grade 12
Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu explains how it’s easy to fall into a cycle of people-pleasing, and how it’s harmful to oneself.
Why I’m a better person than you because I don’t procrastinate | Kate Huang – Grade 11
Associate Editor Kate Huang tells you why she doesn’t procrastinate because she has better self-control and why you should learn from her.
3 reasons why group projects suck | Jewel Chen – Grade 11
Staff Writer Jewel Chen explains why group projects are inefficient, a waste of time, and unfair to students.
Why do social media platforms ruin themselves? | Felix Tsai – Grade 12
Senior Staff Writer Felix Tsai talks about the decline of major social media platforms and calls for user awareness and accountability.
Barbie Review | Chloe Hsu – Grade 12
Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu writes a review for the popular movie Barbie, offering insight and analysis on the film.
How to deal with backstabbing friends at school | Kira Lei Chen – Grade 9
Staff Writer Kira Lei Chen shares tips on how to deal with backstabbing friends using her own experiences in real life.
How to get along with younger siblings | Kylie Ting – Grade 10
Staff Writer Kylie Ting shares her experiences with her younger brother, and discusses how she learned to get along with younger siblings.
Why you should journal | Kate Huang – Grade 11
Associate Editor Kate Huang explores the benefits of journaling, which include expressing feelings, self-reflecting, and preserving memories.
Gossip is beneficial for students | Emily Liao – Grade 10
Staff Writer Emily Liao explores the reasons why gossip is beneficial for students, particularly in terms of building social relationships.
Stop telling me to lose weight | Jewel Chen – Grade 11
Staff Writer Jewel Chen shares her personal experience of being body-shamed and emphasizes the importance of self-confidence in one’s body.
Top 5 Korean dramas | Kate Huang – Grade 11
Having watched over 70 K-dramas, Associate Editor Kate Huang gives her top five K-drama recommendations and explains why she likes them.
Taiwan needs to talk about body dysmorphia | Chloe Hsu – Grade 12
Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu shares her experience with facing body dysmorphia, and how this reflects on Taiwan’s attitude toward the subject.
Applying to college as an Asian American | Kate Huang – Grade 11
Associate Editor Kate Huang explores the debate around on Asian Americans are affected by affirmative action.
Is the 108 Curriculum good or bad for students? | Zoe Chen – Grade 8
Staff writer Zoe Chen discusses both the pros and cons of the national curriculum of Taiwan—the 108 curriculum.
Shut Down All Zoos | Victor Lu
Senior Writer Victor Lu explains the issues with zoos, advocates for their closure, and proposes alternatives to zoos.
Paper straws won’t solve plastic pollution | Felix Tsai – Grade 12
Senior Writer Felix Tsai explains the issue of plastic pollution, primarily caused by oil companies, and proposes solutions to reduce it.
Stop fearing failure | Kira Lei Chen – Grade 8
Teenagers in Taiwan fear failure. They view success as the most important thing in the world whereas failure is something they should try their best to avoid. Teens fear failure so much because parents and teachers teach them that they have to be perfect. This fear of...
Top-ranked schools are more stressful | Zoe Chen – Grade 8
Staff writer Zoe Chen shares her experiences as a current student in a top-ranked school, and how it’s more stressful.
Taiwanese education hampers critical thinking | Kate Huang – Grade 10
Taiwanese people, both parents and students, are heavily invested in education. According to reputable sources like the National Center of Education, Taiwan is one of the top-performing countries in terms of education. Taiwan’s academic performance, especially in...
All teens should have internet access | Kylie Ting – Grade 10
Staff writer Kylie Ting explains why parents should give their teens internet access, instead of limiting it like many do.
Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation | Chloe Hsu – Grade 11
Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu discusses why it’s essential to know the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation.
Is this generation raising weaker children? | Kira Lei Chen – Grade 8
Staff Writer Kira Lei Chen explains how the older generation tend to think the younger generation is weaker and how that is not the case.
Why studying at a girl’s high school is awesome | Jewel Chen – Grade 10
Staff writer Jewel Chen writes about her experience in an all-girls high school, and explains how attending this type of school is awesome.
Why is it so hard to apologize? | Kylie Ting – Grade 10
Staff writer Kylie Ting explains why apologizing is so hard, and emphasizes that despite its difficulty, it’s an essential thing to do.
The case of teenage jealousy | Chloe Hsu – Grade 11
Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu explains teenage jealousy: what it is, who it truly affects, and how to defeat it.
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