The Student News Site of The American School in Japan Mon, 30 May 2022 13:19:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 /media/me-and-my-girl/ /media/me-and-my-girl/#respond Mon, 30 May 2022 13:19:26 +0000 /?p=3841 Reading Time: < 1 minute Springtime at ASIJ is always special. As the winter winds give way to warmer weather, and the sakura trees begin to blossom, the Chofu campus seems to jump into a higher gear. Maybe it’s the run-up to AP season, the idea of new beginnings or just the changing seasons, but students suddenly seem more energetic. ...]]> /media/me-and-my-girl/feed/ 0 /media/asij-tv-tedx-ripples/ /media/asij-tv-tedx-ripples/#respond Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:19:54 +0000 /?p=3685 Reading Time: < 1 minute Each year students at the American School in Japan organize a TEDx conference, where students are provided with a platform to share their “ideas worth spreading.” This year, the fifth annual TEDxYouth@ASIJ event was held on Mar 17, 2022 in ASIJ’s auditorium. The conference focused on the idea of “Ripples,” or the ability to bring...]]> /media/asij-tv-tedx-ripples/feed/ 0 /media/asij-tv-kyogen-performance/ /media/asij-tv-kyogen-performance/#respond Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:21:20 +0000 /?p=3601 Reading Time: 2 minutes A staple of Japanese Nohgaku theatre, Kyogen are short comedic plays that describe the lives of ordinary people in medieval Japan. While Noh plays are more intense in their subject matter and performances, Kyogen plays use humor and irony to depict common traits among all people.  Storylines often revolve around ordinary interactions between master and...]]> /media/asij-tv-kyogen-performance/feed/ 0 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-28-year-in-review/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-28-year-in-review/#respond Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:40:41 +0000 /?p=2489 Reading Time: < 1 minute  It’s the end of our year, and time to look back on our accomplishments and favorite moments, from fall sports to DLP. Thank you for your support of What’s the Dealio this year. Have a great summer! Special thanks to the What’s the Dealio Members 2019-20. Credits: Audio Editing: Solomon (12) Noah (12) Music:...]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-28-year-in-review/feed/ 0 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-27-re-run-asij-and-race/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-27-re-run-asij-and-race/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2020 04:34:19 +0000 /?p=2471 Reading Time: < 1 minute Episode Notes: In light of current events, we’ll be replaying this episode. Check out the second part of this joint feature with Hanabi: an article by Kokoro Igawa. Volume 23 of the Roundup  Panel Discussion  Bella Salathé (grade 12), Erin Dowrich (grade 12), Ms. Gessert (former faculty), and Ms. Iagaru (former faculty) and the WTD...]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-27-re-run-asij-and-race/feed/ 0 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-26-seniors-of-asij-class-of-2020/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-26-seniors-of-asij-class-of-2020/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2020 03:12:31 +0000 /?p=2454 Reading Time: < 1 minute   Episode Notes: It’s time to say goodbye to another graduating class—one that has faced the greatest disruption to their final year of high school in modern memory. This is their message to ASIJ. Contributors (in order): Memories: Hugh, Misaki, Carina, Shaamer, Maya G., Um, Celine, Kenzo, Cora, Hannah S. Messages: Sakiko, Hannah N., Jacob,...]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-26-seniors-of-asij-class-of-2020/feed/ 0 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-25-daruma/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-25-daruma/#respond Fri, 29 May 2020 21:43:59 +0000 /?p=2484 Reading Time: < 1 minute Tune in for a reading of Lauren’s (12) piece Cats and Rooftops and an interview with Daruma staff members Marina (11) and Clara (11) about this year’s edition of Daruma and the Silver Linings Project. Plus, Jacob’s last news update. Credits: Audio Editing: Noah (11), Solomon (12), Miray (10) Music: Daniel Birch – Amber Haze...]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-25-daruma/feed/ 0 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-24-reading-and-service-clubs/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-24-reading-and-service-clubs/#respond Thu, 21 May 2020 00:37:24 +0000 /?p=2441 Reading Time: < 1 minute Episode Notes: ASIJ clubs have come up with innovative ways to stay active throughout DLP. Listen here for an interview with some of the HS Library’s Virtual Reading Challenge participants, including book recommendations; a book review from Noah, updates on SAGE, a report on the Musubi Project, and a current events report from Jacob. Credits:...]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-24-reading-and-service-clubs/feed/ 0 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-23-fitness-at-home/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-23-fitness-at-home/#respond Mon, 18 May 2020 04:40:39 +0000 /?p=2438 Reading Time: < 1 minute   With Japan’s state of emergency, a lot of fitness facilities are closed. If you want tips on staying active and preparing for this next sports season even without equipment, check out this episode of WTD. We interview ASIJ fitness gurus, Varsity sports players, and Mr. Jacobsson to bring you the best fitness tips. Credits:...]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-23-fitness-at-home/feed/ 0 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-22-coronavirus-update/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-22-coronavirus-update/#respond Sun, 03 May 2020 00:16:50 +0000 /?p=2406 Reading Time: < 1 minute Noah and Hugh bring you a brief update on the Coronavirus, and Jacob gives us the world news scoop. Credits: Audio Editing: Noah (11) Music: In Suspense, Squares, and Phased by PodSummit (CC0) Sources: NHK, Washington Post, New York Times, and data from the WHO Find out more at http://dealio.asij.ac.jp]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-22-coronavirus-update/feed/ 0