The Student News Site of The American School in Japan Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:18:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 /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 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-21-ap-tests-making-your-choice/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-21-ap-tests-making-your-choice/#respond Sun, 03 May 2020 00:13:09 +0000 /?p=2403 Reading Time: < 1 minute Episode Notes: Students at ASIJ are facing a choice: whether or not to take the AP exams. Join us for this examination of what to consider in making that tough decision. Note: Student interviewee Shreya (grade 12) stated that a motivating factor in the decision to take AP exams was financial. According to College Board...]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-21-ap-tests-making-your-choice/feed/ 0 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-20-tv-and-movies-our-picks/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-20-tv-and-movies-our-picks/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:12:46 +0000 /?p=2377 Reading Time: < 1 minute Episode Notes: Need something to watch or listen to? Our What’s the Dealio panelists have got you covered. Today’s panelists: Kentaro (9), Adam (10), Bear (11), Carina (12). Recommendations: TV: The Good Place, All American Music: Lemon Demon, Idle Moments by Grant Green Credits: Audio Editing: Solomon (12) Find out more at http://dealio.asij.ac.jp]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-20-tv-and-movies-our-picks/feed/ 0 /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-19-still-processing/ /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-19-still-processing/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:23:26 +0000 /?p=2353 Reading Time: < 1 minute Episode Notes: We asked you to tell us how you’re processing the campus closure. Here’s what you said. Let’s all remember that we’re still processing—and that might take a while. We hope this episode helps our community express the wide range of emotions we’re feeling and make the most of this Distance Learning situation. Have...]]> /media/whats-the-dealio/whats-the-dealio-episode-19-still-processing/feed/ 0