Yes, virginity testing is an actual “thing” that is conducted by doctors in over 20 countries. This procedure is not only a violation of human rights but is also extremely sexist as mostly women—especially teenage girls—are forced into having this procedure do... More »
Sulli’s death was announced on October 14, 2019 by various South Korean mainstream medias and publications. Her personal manager found Sulli’s corpse hung up on the roof of her house after being unable to contact her. The police are currently in the process of... More »
This article is a collaboration piece between Arete S. and Ben K. New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is the inaugural fashion show/week to the remaining three fashion weeks, each held in London, Milan and Paris respectively. NYFW is often thought to be more informal... More »
At the beginning of each school year, Ms. Volz invites coordinators from all community service groups and clubs to the Ersha campus for a coordinator workshop. The purpose of hosting these workshops is to allow new and existing coordinators “to get to know one... More »
Women’s issues have been under the spotlight in the world recently, and this is evidence of increasing progress for women’s rights. But what about men? Along with women demanding equality, many people — especially from the younger generation — have begun to qu... More »
On April 17, 2019, a 17-year-old male committed suicide on Lu-Pu Bridge, Shanghai. It is reported that he chose to jump off the bridge after his mother scolded and verbally abused him due to a fight caused in-school among the boy and his friends. This is evide... More »
April is national poetry month in the U.S., created by the Academy of American Poets which started in 1996 (for more information, click here). It is a month to appreciate and acknowledge poetry’s role in our culture. At AISG, poetry month will be celebrated th... More »
CAS (Creativity, Activity, and Service) hours need to be fulfilled in order for one to receive his or her diploma for the IB (International Baccalaureate) program. These hours can be completed through extracurricular activities such as community service groups... More »
Our school was honored to host an a cappella concert by the University of Virginia a cappella group at the end of the day on March 15. The “mini-concert” lasted 30 minutes—but by the end, peoples’ throats were hurting as if they were screaming their souls out ... More »
South Korea is not only known for its amazing street food and music industry, but it is also known for the country to have high suicide rates and its private education industry. Not only is this industry ubiquitous, but it is also the source of extreme stress ... More »
APAC Ping-Pong was hosted in Beijing by WAB (Western Academy Beijing) from January 23 to 27. This year’s varsity team was formed of 6 boys and 2 girls. Although there were only 2 girls in our team, they managed to place 4th in girls doubles. Additionally, our ... More »