By Janice Yang ’26 • Nov 9, 2025 Fall in love with autumn in these stunning European destinations (© Euronews, 2023). When summer’s heat begins to fade and cool breezes arrive, trees quietly start their transformation. The lush green leaves that shaded our days slowly turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. This dazzling transformation draws tourists to forests and parks every autumn — but have you ever wondered why  it happens? Let’s look beneath the surface of tho

Min Sung Kim ‘26 • Nov 4, 2025 Staff Writer Min Sung Kim ’26 interviewed several Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students about their experiences for AAPI Heritage Month. Mina Choi ’26 I take a lot of pride in my culture, and I have been able to educate many of my friends on it. I am especially proud of being a Sherpa. My grandparents and my ancestors live in the Himalayas of Nepal, and my dad used to work at the base camp of Mount Everest as a mountaineer. I  feel

Sean Hwang ‘26 • Nov 2, 2025 Colin Choi ’27 is a Junior from Seoul, South Korea. At school, he is co-head of the Math Club and Songs for Smiles, co-captain of Varsity Swimming, and a member of Varsity Tennis.  He is also an accomplished pianist, who won first prize at the Audrey Thayer Competition in 2022. At school, Choi frequently performs in piano recitals.  How did you become involved in music?  I discovered my passion for piano in seventh grade at a chamber music camp, w

Emily Cho '27 • Nov 5, 2025 The demand for spice has grown exponentially global: reflected  in the long waiting lists at Haidilao, a renowned hot pot chain, as well as the viral “spicy noodle challenge” on social media spicy foods have evolved beyond a mere culinary trend. Korea, one of the biggest exporters of spicy instant noodles, namely Buldak Ramen which are now available in over 100 countries, have surpassed nearly $100 million in revenue every month. But why is spicy f

By   Seoyeon “Claudia” Kim '28  • Nov 4, 2025 The poster for   The Truman Show   — a film that blurs the line between reality and spectacle. The Truman Show  is one of the most innovative yet groundbreaking movies that has transcended the way people think. By introducing the idea of life in a TV Show,  The Truman Show  has provoked people to decipher the genuineness in life, by exploring philosophical topics and criticizing Reality TV and social media. I would like to redefin

Can’t Wait Till The Night Comes © Yoshitomo Nara 2012 Yunah Yujin Joe ‘26 • Oct 24, 2025 Often mistaken for a child’s doodle, Yoshitomo Nara’s work not only hangs around the Aomori Museum of Art, but also decorates countless teenage girls’ Pinterest feeds. As one of Japan’s most recognizable figures in contemporary art, Nara has redefined how innocence and rebellion can coexist on canvas.  Big eyes, whimsical faces, and faintly frowning smiles: ‘ The Girls ,’ Nara’s signature