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Debate: 5 reasons why teens should NOT have social media | Lily Chen – Grade 8
A study shows over 80% of teenagers get online much more frequently than they need to Teens are more susceptible to depression when they worry about getting “likes” or “shares” Kids all around the world are impacted by cyberbullying every day This article is Part 2 of a debate over the merits and problems of […]
Review: Star Wars – The Last Jedi | Brian Tu – Grade 10
**spoiler alert** “Darkness rises and the Light to meet it.” Yes, after two long years of waiting, the eighth installment of the star-fighter battling, lightsaber flashing epic saga has finally arrived – and wow. With mind-shattering visuals, remarkable acting, and an unforgettable plot, it is truly the epitome of modern-day entertainment. Even so, it doesn’t […]
4 reasons why Taiwan’s news media sucks | Carson Hu – Grade 10
News media in Taiwan is well known for its disrespect of intellectual property Taiwan news is also full of product placement News outlets are notoriously biased Let’s be honest, news media in Taiwan sucks. They are imprecise, money driven, and have zero social responsibility. If they don’t fix their problems right now, they will self-destruct. […]
Debate: 5 reasons why teens should have social media | Estella Tong – Grade 8
Social media apps make communicating with others easier They’re extremely convenient They make it easy to keep track of your favorite stars This article is Part 1 of an important debate regarding social media usage among teens. See Part 2 for why social media is a negative influence. As smartphones become more and more common, […]
OpEd: Why the 1992 Consensus is important | Irene Lin – Grade 10
Instead of communicating with Beijing, President Tsai Ing-wen chose to strengthen the relationships with the U.S. and Japan The Philippines growing closer to China indicates America is losing its position of leadership Agreeing on the 1992 consensus could bring a major change to Taiwan’s international status The 1992 Consensus is a tacit understanding made by […]
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