John C Stennis aircraft carrier visit to Singapore and China Sea Conflict

The U.S. Navy’s “Great Green Fleet” docked at the Singapore Changi Naval Base on April 19 for a regular port visit. Shortly after, the USS John C Stennis was denied a Hong Kong visit request by China. The South China sea is at the center of tensions between China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines, who…

SPAR soon to hold annual puppy cafe

Exam stress is back, whether you have APs or are just trying to pass that math test, everyone is stressed out. Luckily, SPAR (Students for the Protection of Animal Rights) has a solution for you. For only $2 for 5 minutes, you can hang out and play with puppies in the Makerspace to de-stress. The…

Five creative April Fool’s Day pranks

April Fool’s Day is almost here! Instead of doing something classic and predictable for a prank, try one of there five harmless yet hilarious pranks this year. Febreze  Bomb An air freshener can, a zip tie, some masking tape and a pair of cheap scissors is all you need. Simply loosely tie the zip tie onto…

Are the new AT courses for you?

Course selection is here, and this year there are brand new (Advanced Topic) AT classes being offered.  Advanced Topic courses go much more in depth in a subject than an AP course would, and many students say the best part is no college exam. SAS will be developing at least 10 Advanced Topic (AT) courses…

Eye Wander Interim: Kunisaki Revival, Japan 2016

Eco Adventure Kunisaki Revival interim 2016 was full of fun and adventure. From the beautiful sights, to the long hours of trekking, to meeting the wonderful Japanese people. It couldn’t have been a better trip! Here are some of the highlights.

Singapore at flood risk due to climate change

If you’re still here in 2050, get ready to swim because Singapore is predicted to be underwater by that time. Climate change has now reached a crisis point. Greenhouse gas emissions caused by the excessive burning of fossil fuels have been rapidly altering the temperature of the Earth. This drastic increase in temperature is melting…

Amazing Coffee House performances

The first Coffee House of the semester was a success, with all members of the audience also performing. If you’re interested in performing, there’s an open mic “Coffee Morning” every Friday for flex in the library.