The Student News Site of The American School in Japan Fri, 17 May 2024 02:22:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 /news/the-rise-of-global-tensions-how-close-are-we-to-war-part-2-asia/ /news/the-rise-of-global-tensions-how-close-are-we-to-war-part-2-asia/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 02:22:26 +0000 /?p=5074 Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s 2024, and global tensions are at their highest level since World War II. European countries are ramping up arms production, extremism around the world is rising, and in Asia, militaries are expanding and modernizing.  What is causing these tensions? Will they continue to grow? Is a global conflict on the horizon? Those are some...]]> /news/the-rise-of-global-tensions-how-close-are-we-to-war-part-2-asia/feed/ 0 /news/delegates-look-to-innovative-international-solutions-at-asijmun-iv/ /news/delegates-look-to-innovative-international-solutions-at-asijmun-iv/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:57:03 +0000 /?p=5038 Reading Time: 4 minutes Russia, at last, compromised with the U.S. on the clean-up of abandoned chemical weapons. India, the USSR, and Canada signed to establish the Japanese Food Aid Program (JFAP) in post-war Japan. Delegates reached a unanimous agreement on policies combating issues of escalating malnutrition and HIV/AIDS outbreaks in less economically developed countries.  The geopolitical universe in...]]> /news/delegates-look-to-innovative-international-solutions-at-asijmun-iv/feed/ 0 /news/inside-igems-new-two-year-project-generating-electricity-using-plants-and-photovoltaics/ /news/inside-igems-new-two-year-project-generating-electricity-using-plants-and-photovoltaics/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:55:51 +0000 /?p=4998 Reading Time: 4 minutes The functionality of plants on our planet is manifold: they provide us with oxygen, contribute to lush green landscapes, and form the basis of entire ecosystems. This year’s iGEM team aims to expand this list by researching a novel function—electricity generation. Over the next two years, ASIJ’s iGEM team will focus on enhancing the efficiency...]]> /news/inside-igems-new-two-year-project-generating-electricity-using-plants-and-photovoltaics/feed/ 0 /news/space-and-geopolitics-collide-at-the-aerospace-clubs-seventh-annual-space-conference/ /news/space-and-geopolitics-collide-at-the-aerospace-clubs-seventh-annual-space-conference/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:22:00 +0000 /?p=4825 Reading Time: 4 minutes On March 13th, ASIJ’s Aerospace Club invited Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey H. Walker to share his experiences in the U.S. Space Force and insights on the evolving intersections between space exploration and political interests. The event, held after school, provided attendees with a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the Colonel’s roles involving intercontinental ballistic...]]> /news/space-and-geopolitics-collide-at-the-aerospace-clubs-seventh-annual-space-conference/feed/ 0 /news/march-a-month-dedicated-to-celebrating-women/ /news/march-a-month-dedicated-to-celebrating-women/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 02:23:27 +0000 /?p=4819 Reading Time: 3 minutes March, Women’s History Month, is dedicated to celebrating the impressive achievements of women throughout history, while acknowledging the obstacles they continue to face. It’s a time to recognize and appreciate the immense contributions that women have made to society, science, politics, art, and culture and remember the barriers they broke down along the way.  Initially,...]]> /news/march-a-month-dedicated-to-celebrating-women/feed/ 0 /news/the-rise-of-global-tensions-how-close-are-we-to-world-war-part-1-europe/ /news/the-rise-of-global-tensions-how-close-are-we-to-world-war-part-1-europe/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:06:57 +0000 /?p=4805 Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s 2024, and global tensions are at their highest level since World War II. European countries are ramping up arms production, extremism in the Middle East is rising, and in Asia, militaries are expanding and modernizing.  What is causing these tensions? Will they continue to grow? Is a global conflict on the horizon? Those are...]]> /news/the-rise-of-global-tensions-how-close-are-we-to-world-war-part-1-europe/feed/ 0 /news/why-are-we-reflecting-so-much-a-look-at-metacognitive-learning-at-asij/ /news/why-are-we-reflecting-so-much-a-look-at-metacognitive-learning-at-asij/#respond Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:04:10 +0000 /?p=4754 Reading Time: 5 minutes Reflections. To some, an opportunity to engage in higher-level thinking to meaningfully review past and present learning experiences, pinpointing areas for growth and strength. To others, a haphazardly finished process co-authored by ChatGPT that turns into yet another task to be checked off among a myriad of other assessments.  However students may view them, ASIJ...]]> /news/why-are-we-reflecting-so-much-a-look-at-metacognitive-learning-at-asij/feed/ 0 /news/how-india-plays-both-sides-of-the-global-geopolitical-divide/ /news/how-india-plays-both-sides-of-the-global-geopolitical-divide/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:32:48 +0000 /?p=4628 Reading Time: 3 minutes In 2009, a new global establishment was founded. BRICS is an economic and political alliance between Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, that seeks to counterbalance traditional Western influence.  As a founding member and the nation with the second-largest economy in BRICS, India is a key player in the alliance. However, India purses a...]]> /news/how-india-plays-both-sides-of-the-global-geopolitical-divide/feed/ 0 /news/118-days-mark-the-end-of-sag-aftra-strike/ /news/118-days-mark-the-end-of-sag-aftra-strike/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:57:54 +0000 /?p=4573 Reading Time: 2 minutes After 118 days, the longest actors strike in Hollywood history has come to an end. SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), an American labor union made up of 160,000 actors and other media professionals, initiated the strike on July 14, 2023, outlining several reasons for their decision. SAG-AFTRA has...]]> /news/118-days-mark-the-end-of-sag-aftra-strike/feed/ 0 /news/pfas-levels-in-asij-water-below-minimum-amounts-tests-show/ /news/pfas-levels-in-asij-water-below-minimum-amounts-tests-show/#respond Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:23:42 +0000 /?p=4567 Reading Time: 3 minutes In response to recent media reports and inquiries from the ASIJ community, the school has confirmed that the presence of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) in its water supply is “below minimum amounts,” according to Chief Financial Officer Karen List.   PFAS are a class of toxic compounds known for their widespread use in various industrial...]]> /news/pfas-levels-in-asij-water-below-minimum-amounts-tests-show/feed/ 0