Staff Writer Kylie Ting explains how animal testing is immoral and inaccurate, and provides alternatives to it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Wolf pack” mentality is stupid and dangerous | Felix Tsai – Grade 11
Senior Writer Felix Tsai explains the dangers behind the “wolf pack” mentality and the problematic “alpha male” ideology.
How should parents deal with their teens’ social lives? | Kira Lei Chen – Grade 8
Staff Writer Kira Lei Chen explains how parents should support teenagers to develop their social lives, and communicate with them when needed.
Introverts and success | Kate Huang – Grade 10
Conventional wisdom assumes that an extrovert, an outgoing and outspoken person, makes for an ideal leader, and is thus more likely to be successful than the opposite: the introvert. There are plenty of studies that support this idea. For example, extroverted people...
Extroverts and success | Chloe Hsu – Grade 11
Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu explains the correlation between extroverts and success and whether extroverts can achieve success easier.
How teenagers can achieve work-life balance | Victor Lu – Gap Year
Senior Staff Writer Victor Lu draws on his experiences and offers advise for teenagers to achieve work-life balance.
Systemic racism against migrant workers in Taiwan | Chloe Hsu – Grade 11
Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu explains the systemic racism that migrant workers — who are mostly from Southeast Asia — have to face in Taiwan.
Stigma around mental health | Kate Huang – Grade 10
Stigma around mental health Millions of people are affected by mental issues every year, yet more than half do not receive treatment. This is due to a stigma surrounding mental health that makes speaking out about personal mental struggles immensely difficult. People...
My virtual internship with non-profit organization SERVE | Chloe Hsu – Grade 11
This summer, I had the opportunity to participate in an online internship program hosted by Virtual Internships. As the name suggests, I interned at a company for four weeks, with a group, entirely online. The category of the company I chose was Social-Impact...
Why people don’t like being called feminist | Kate Huang – Grade 10
Associate Editor Kate Huang talks about why people don’t like being called feminist. She breaks down the misconceptions about feminism and explains the true meaning of it.
Should you be worried about anti-Asian hate when you visit America? | Kate Huang – Grade 9
Yes, anti-Asian hate is real. On March 16, 2021, a white man shot and murdered eight people, six of whom are Asian women, in three different spas across Atlanta. A 67-year-old Asian woman was stomped on and punched more than 125 times in New York City after being...
Casual homophobia in Taiwan | Chloe Hsu – Grade 10
May 24, 2019 was the day Taiwan made history by becoming the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. This was proof that Taiwan is one of the most progressive countries in Asia, and also proof that same-sex marriage has broad support with the citizens....
Drugs aren’t a crime, it’s an illness | Felix Tsai – Grade 10
In June of 1971, American President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse "public enemy number one" and kicked off the War on Drugs, a continuation of drug prohibition policies in the U.S., which prohibited the production, distribution, and consumption of drugs. Worse...
Why teenagers need art therapy | Victor Lu – Grade 12
Teenagers have to deal with academic stress, extracurricular activities, problems with their social lives, and expectations from both their parents and teachers. Because of all this, 20 percent of teenagers suffer from at least one mental health disorder. Because some...
Tips for dealing with common insecurities | Chloe Hsu – Grade 10
If there was one word I could use to describe everyone in the world, it’d be insecure. Everyone has insecurities. Even the most confident people in the whole wide world do. It is human nature to want to be better, and this means people often obsess over parts of...
Ad blockers, good or bad? | Felix Tsai – Grade 10
Ads are annoying. That is something that everybody, even the guy that invented pop-up ads, can agree on. Ads crowd the page when browsing through articles, get in the way when scrolling through Instagram, force little ten-second gaps when watching YouTube, and...
Pro-life is anti-woman | Chloe Hsu – Grade 10
Abortion is one of the most controversial debates of all time. Both sides of the debate have raging enthusiasts willing to fight for their side of the argument. I, as someone who is pro-choice, believe that “pro-life” is anti-woman. But first, what are the two sides?...
Are big corporations evil? | Felix Tsai – Grade 10
McDonalds, Starbucks, Amazon, and Apple are all big corporations known around the globe. While these corporations provide us with convenient services and high quality items, they are also infamously known for doing things that are viewed as “evil”. For example, tax...
Taiwanese Law Should Protect LGBTQ Kids In Schools | Kira Lei Chen – Grade 7
Taiwan was the first Asian country to legally acknowledge LGBTQ couples and has a history of strong support for LGBTQ rights. The country passed laws that protect and allow LGBTQ couples to wed. However, discrimination in Taiwan still keeps popping up everywhere, and...
Stop worrying about how popular you are | Una Chuang – Grade 10
Popularity is a big part of students' lives. Being popular determines how many friends you have, how many people would like to work with you, and how easy it is to ask for help. This fact motivates students to pay attention to how noticeable they are and how to make...
What Taiwan should learn from its COVID-19 domestic outbreak | Victor Lu – Grade 12
Taiwan’s COVID-19 situation became a nightmare during the past few months. In mid May 2021, domestic cases boomed with most cases found in Taipei. Within a week, the capital suddenly became the worst-hit area of Taiwan. Cases emerged in other areas within a few weeks...
Pro Gaming is hard | Felix Tsai – Grade 10
Getting paid millions to play video games sounds like the easiest job there is. Now, with professional gaming and esports on the rise, getting paid for playing games all day is no longer a pipe dream. However, is gaming for a living really as good as it sounds? Health...
You shouldn’t care what boys think | Chloe Hsu – Grade 10
Since the first time monkeys came out of trees, teenage girls have craved attention from boys. Girls love it when boys notice and like them, whether in a friendly way or a romantic way. They care about what boys think. In this context, I probably shouldn’t be using...
Body-shaming goes both ways | Chloe Hsu – Grade 10
Body shaming is common nowadays. You can see it on social media, or even in real life. There are many types of body-shaming, but today I will be focusing on fat- and skinny-shaming because they are the most common. Body shaming is when someone mocks you for your body...
The power of online communities | Felix Tsai – Grade 10
The internet is probably the single most important piece of infrastructure in our current world, with over 50 percent of the world’s population having direct access to the internet. It is one of our best sources of information, and especially with the recent pandemic...
Pick-me girls: an explainer | Chloe Hsu – Grade 9
What is a pick-me girl? This term comes up a lot, especially in recent social media. But what does this mean? A pick-me girl is broadly just any girl who claims or acts as if she is unlike most other girls, in order to gain attention from boys. They say they’re...
Gen Z is annoying about being Gen Z | Sidney Chen – Grade 9
Before you call me a “boomer” or try to cancel me, read this article, because it’s time we realize that we aren’t the first generation to think that we’re going to change the world. It’s not news that Gen Z isn’t the first generation to think they're special, but it’s...
Teens should talk to their parents about their personal lives | Chloe Hsu – Grade 9
Have you ever faced a problem and didn’t know how to solve it? Then you wanted to seek advice from your parents, but felt like they'd humiliate you? Well, you’re not alone. Most teenagers do, in fact, feel this way. This is an illusion, at least in most situations,...
Family time is important for teens | Victor Lu – Grade 11
Teens are busy in their lives, but many of them tend to forget one precious activity: time with their families. Although sometimes teens gather with their families, some still stick with their phones and play on their social media accounts instead of talking to their...
Do Taiwanese parents interfere too much in their kids’ lives? | Timothie Hsiao – Grade 11
There is no doubt that every parent loves their children. However, parents might be doing things that are unintentionally detrimental. Many Taiwanese parents tend to interfere heavily in their kids' lives and it is harming kids in different ways. Parents make kids...
Students shouldn’t freak out about test scores | Vera Huang – Grade 10
Test scores - something that students care about on a daily basis - scare students every time they are announced. Parents tell students all day long: “Work harder, your grades are not good at all”, “Are you even reviewing?” and all sorts of scolding. This creates a...
The internet is depressing teenagers | Felix Tsai – Grade 8
If you’re reading this article, chances are that you have access to the internet. The internet gives a person access to almost anything they could need. They can find social media, video games, books, and articles about anything in the world. While most believe that...
Pros and cons of Medicare for all | Leo Lin – Grade 8
Medicare for all is a big topic in the United States. With 32% of American workers and over half having defaulted on it having problems with medical bills, and 530,000 Americans going bankrupt every year. The United States has undoubtedly one of the most expensive...
Things I’ve learned from volunteering in Pingtung | Victor Lu – Grade 11
Volunteering is worth it because it involves caring, loving, and sharing my time with others. This summer, I went to volunteer in a church in Pingtung for a week. The priest who runs it opens an after school program in his church. After I finished volunteering, I felt...
Who run the world? Girls | Vera Huang – Grade 10
Times are changing. Back in the day, men had high status in basically everything, whereas the status of women, most of the time, were way below men. However, this is not the case anymore; women are getting more attention and respect from not just other women, but men...
OpEd: Teenagers are shallow | Chloe Hsu – Grade 9
Think about the popular girls in your school and what they’re like. Are they pretty? Skinny? Cute? Well then are they funny? Nice? Or are they mean? Arrogant? Think about their personality traits and what has made them popular. Were they so nice that everyone wanted...
Black in Asia: Taipei Reading | TTT Editorial Staff
In 2020, much of the world is grappling with issues of racial justice, equality, and identity, and Taipei is no exception. Taipei Teen Tribune's mission is to allow writers to explore their city, country, and world in deeper and more meaningful ways than they...
How to think about filial piety | Victor Lu – Grade 10
In eastern societies, everyone is familiar with filial piety. Filial piety was introduced as part of Confucian beliefs during the Eastern Zhou dynasty. It is a value of respecting parents and elders in order to create harmonious family relationships. The concept of...
Forest fires are a huge problem | Vera Huang – Grade 9
Forest fires are a common natural phenomena. However, in the past few years, they have become more frequent and more extreme. The California forest fire season in 2019 caused hundreds of thousands to evacuate their homes, leaving everything behind. Also, the most...
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