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Alex K.

Show BioHide BioAlex Kwon is a current senior at the American International School of Guangzhou. Before living in China, he lived in Vietnam and Korea, for 4 years and 6 years respectively. He has a great interest in sports, technology, and world issues and he hopes to write relevant articles. Lastly, he loves to sleep and watch movies in his free time.

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SONY WH-1000XM3: Experience the Next Level of Silence

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I finally purchased the headphones that I was longing for since the moment it came out in January — the SONY WH-1000XM3. Sony’s WH-1000XM3s was officially released in August, 2018. Since then, it has taken over the title as one of the top noise-canceling headp... More »

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Sorry, the Gym For Who?

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gymnasium | jimˈnāzēəm | noun (plural gymnasiums or gymnasia): a room or building equipped for gymnastics, games, and other physical activities I have been kicked out of the gym twice — once for playing volleyball during my free period, and once for playing vo... More »

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Alarmy: Sleep If You Can

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This article is not sponsored by Alarmy. I love sleep. I am a heavy sleeper. The longest I have ever slept without waking up is 19 hours. I believe that is enough to prove that I am a sleep-aholic. In this article, I will be introducing an alarm application th... More »

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How To Lose Weight Without Stress

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Losing weight is what everyone desires: it makes you feel good about your body, fit in your pretty but small clothes, and feel confident. Personally, I believe that people approach the whole “losing weight and looking good” issue with the wrong mindset. In thi... More »

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New Year’s Resolutions: The First Lie of 2019

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Happy New Year! I believe many of you will still instinctively write “2018” on papers and tests instead of “2019.” What is your goal for this new year? Let me rephrase that question: what are your New Year’s resolutions for 2019? “I’m going to lose 10 kilogram... More »

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Find Your “Seoul” Foods in Guangzhou

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There is so much more to Korean food than just the grilled barbecue. From steaming hot stews to crispy Korean fried chicken, Korean food is a rising star in global cuisine (I may be slightly biased, as I myself am Korean). What if I told you that you do not ha... More »

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24 Ways to Impress Santa

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Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la. In 25 days, it is that time of the year again, Christmas. Undoubtedly, Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the world as billions of people celebrate this religious and cultural festival. Whe... More »

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Do Not Borrow Loaners From the IT Center.

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Yes, the title is slightly aggressive but maybe not aggressive enough to express my annoyance and disappointment towards the loaner MacBook. The AISG Tech Center allows students to borrow MacBooks if a student’s very own MacBook is being repaired. The requirem... More »

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Ralph Breaks the Internet

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The sequel to WreckIt Ralph, Ralph Breaks the Internet, was released in China on November 23. With a remarkable 86 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, the film devoured the Thanksgiving box office in the United States after its release on November 21st. Fortunat... More »

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Let the Season 1 Sports Begin

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On August 15th, the season 1 sports, Varsity Volleyball, Tennis and Cross Country, officially commenced. At the beginning of every school year, Mark Elliott, the head director of athletics and activities, gathers all the athletes and gives a quick yet meaningf... More »

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The Re-re-rematch: Fourth Consecutive Meeting

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Since the 2014-2015 season, the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals has turned in to a rivalry between two teams. For the fourth consecutive season, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers will compete for the Larry O’Brien Championship ... More »

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We Have Siri But Can We Get a J.A.R.V.I.S?

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If you have been watching Marvel movies (especially the Iron Man series), you must be familiar with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) system called J.A.R.V.I.S, an acronym for Just A Rather Very Intelligent System. In the movies, J.A.R.V.I.S, (voice role played... More »