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.
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.
What is Taipei Teen Tribune?
Taipei Teen Tribune is a publication that was founded in 2015 by Englist, a writing program based in Taipei, Taiwan that prepares students for success in English academic environments and beyond.
All Taipei Teen Tribune articles are written by Taiwanese students in their own words with minimal editing. These stories are theirs, and chosen because they reflect real opinions and real concerns.
Our goal is to develop the best source of information and thoughtful content by teens, for teens, in Taipei.
Featured Articles
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.
Taipei Teen Tribune has considerably boosted my critical thinking and communication skills. In TTT, I can write whatever topic I am interested in, as opposed to writing for specified prompts. Although editing and revising my articles takes time and effort, I have persisted and published 21 articles so far.
There there are also occasions when I can discuss current events and pieces of writing, especially historical fiction, with my teacher and classmates.
Overall, TTT has helped me think and communicate in English effectively with others. Not only do these skills benefit me in school, they will help me when I enter the workforce.
Taipei Teen Tribune has helped me develop my writing, critical thinking, and researching skills through writing articles. Not only has this increased the quality of my schoolwork, I also learned how to recognize bias online and can do my own research and come to my own conclusions.
As a writer who has been in TTT for around four years now, TTT has helped me grow in many ways. Through our lessons and from writing in variety of styles, my writing skills have improved immensely.
In this class, I write about things I enjoy, so I get to conduct research on topics I care about and gain better knowledge of them. Lessons on current world news and other controversial topics also help me improve my critical thinking skills, and they allow me to know how to take a stance and gain a wider perspective as well.
This class has helped me a lot. Before, I was scared of writing because I didn't have a clear idea about how to structure paragraphs. However, after joining this program, I’m not scared of writing anymore because I have learned more about writing. Moreover, I find writing interesting. This class has not only improved my writing ability, but also my critical thinking skills.
Joining TTT is one of the best decisions in my life. It has helped me discover my passion for writing and provided me a platform to write about topics I'm passionate about, knowing that people will read my articles and, in some way, feel relatable or gain insight from them. The process of brainstorming ideas and writing articles has also sharpened my critical thinking skills and helped me become more aware of the issues in our society.
Taipei Teen Tribune has given me a voice to speak about my life and society. It has forced me to think outside of my own bubble, and it has given me insight on the lives of people around me. TTT is the reason why I am passionate about writing, and confident about expressing my thoughts and opinions. Taipei Teen Tribune has greatly enriched my life.
Taipei Teen Tribune has offered me a space to write about important topics and share my opinions with other people. Even though I have many ideas or insights to share, talking to my friends about it seems weird. However, I can write about it because of TTT and share these articles with people to understand these topics.
Taipei Teen Tribune has also provided me with other people's thoughts. By discussing with fellow writers, I can have better critical thinking abilities while coming up with unique ideas. The editors' suggestions have increased my writing ability while making articles understandable and engaging. Overall, Taipei Teen Tribune has benefited me by allowing me to share and receive opinions while raising my awareness of recent news or issues.
Our writers come from schools in and around the Taipei area.
Kang Chiao International School
Taipei Kuei Shan School
Taipei Fuhsing Private School
Taipei Wego Private Senior High School
Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School
