With a cherry lollipop, a baby pink shirt with lace trim, and rose-tinted glasses, you too can be a part of the “coquette,” “Lolita,” and “Lana Del Rey” aesthetics. Despite their seemingly...
Why do we feel the need to reinvent ourselves constantly? One day, TikTok showcases “coquette” bows and lace patterns; the next, “blokette” football jerseys and Adidas Sambas dominate the feed....
Although it has only been two months since the school year started, one might say that we all could use a long holiday.
With the ever-looming shadow of end-of-semester summatives, CAS projects, and...
Viewers on social media platforms such as Tik-Tok and Instagram have recently witnessed a surge in content showcasing trends of “Girl Dinner,” “Girl Math,” and “Girl Hobbies.” The frequent...
Over the past decade, there has been a remarkable surge in the global popularity of various aspects of East Asian culture, particularly within Western media. These cultural exports have captivated international...
When taking a glance at the world around us, we often overlook society’s tight grasp on their digital screens. Amidst the constant notification alerts and the endless Instagram reels, we fail to recognize...
For the Class of 2024, these next few months will shoulder an abundance of change. A number of us plan to study outside of Indonesia, the place where we have lived for at least a year of our lives—and...
Mental health struggles, once considered taboo, have become more socially accepted with each passing year. Today, phrases such as “my therapist says that” — would not incite a batted eye. Celebrating...
The following fictitious storyline is based on testimonies of high school students:
Blair: So, how has school been treating you? Anything that’s piqued your interest so far, perhaps a subject or...
Anti-homeless architecture is an urban design strategy intended to restrict those who are without homes from being able to obtain adequate shelter for rest.
Amidst the current vast sprawl of cities in...
What constitutes an idol? Essentially, any and all notable individuals are profiles open to be worshiped. This includes those in office.
In today’s social media-driven landscape, political candidates...
A graduation requirement for high school students at JIS is to participate in service learning every year. While the Oxford Dictionary defines community service as “voluntary work intended to help people...
