As high schoolers, we’ve all heard the question at least once: “What do you want to do when you grow up?” For several of us, there is no clear answer. We have all thought about being a doctor, a lawyer, an astronaut, or a ballerina. A lucky few might think they know exactly what they’ll be…
Author: Hayden Reeves
Mood for food: Margarita’s on Dempsey Hill
Strawberry ice tea is delicious. Really. Go to Margarita’s and try some. We did. Located at 11 Dempsey Rd, Margarita’s had a much more inviting aura. The aesthetic, music, and location were all very comfortable. The neon sign depicting the name of the restaurant glowed over the fancy cars parked outside. The restaurant had…
Home alone: independent living in Singapore
There are lots of scary things about going off to college. The independence, fitting in, moving, or socializing. There’s one particular thing that most people find the most terrifying – leaving their parents. For some of our seniors, they had to experience that a year early. Diogo Sousa and Rachel Young are two seniors who are…
In the ZXNE
Success stories are always fun to hear about – especially when they’re about kids our age. ZXNE, a new fashion line created by sophomore Garett Huang at Taipei American School is expanding its horizons and reaching out to the other IASAS schools. Eye: What is the story behind your clothing line? Garett: My clothing line was…
The making of the Islander Yearbook
It’s the week before finals, and the only thing left on your mind is finishing the school year. As you’re walking through the foyer, you see people grabbing copies of the latest Islander, so you excitedly make your way towards the table in front of the office and get your own copy. You might skim…
The Unstoppable Emma Oldager
Emma Oldager is a 13 year old eighth grader at SAS. She’s lived in Singapore for two years and is originally from Denmark. Her favorite subject is science, and she enjoys swimming and horseback riding in her spare time. She’s just like any other eighth grader, with one small difference. She has a prosthetic leg….
Are your urban dictionary skills “trill”?
Do you know what it means to “go ham and cheese”? What about “hate-liking” something? Find out here.
Looking for a unique college experience? Try Evergreen State College
Is your hair an unnatural color? Do you have any piercings on your face? Did you feel uncomfortable at your summer visits to conventional universities? Then Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, may be perfect for you.
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