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As we know from last edition’s “The Arts in New York: The Empire State of Mind”, there is nothing quite like a Broadway play. Going into “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” I thought it couldn’t get any better. I’m glad to say I couldn’t have been more wrong. Walking into the Lyric Theater was unlike anything I have ever experienced, it truly felt as though I had walked into the wizarding world. The dim lighting, stage set up, and house colored drapes, created an ambient atmo

What if your right to vote, pursue an education, or build a career could be quietly reframed as optional, or even wrong, beneath a soft filtered video of sourdough bread and smiling domesticity? ​ It sounds dystopian, but in recent years, online communities promoting the “trad wife” (which references the ter m “traditional wife”) aesthetic have increasingly overlapped with a broader surge in ultra-conservative media, from viral TikTok creators to long-form podcasts with milli

Valentine’s Day—the beloved holiday filled with red hearts, Cupids, teddy bears, and the iconic conversation candy hearts. A day of romance to honor and show your love for your partner by gifting them a hand-written card, a bouquet of roses, and chocolates in a heart-shaped box. Nowadays, it has expanded to commemorating platonic relationships like family, friendships, and even pets. What’s not to love about Valentine’s Day? It’s just the holiday of love, right? In this mode

Last weekend, the Atlanta International School Model United Nations team hosted its sixth annual conference, AISMUN VI, welcoming over 260 students in addition to directors, faculty, and guests from ten different schools including one from New York for two days of debate, collaboration, and global problem-solving. The conference, run by our high-school students, featured committees for both middle and high school delegates, providing students at all levels with the opportunit

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From November 17 to 21, 18 AIS students explored the lively and historic city of New Orleans, Louisiana. As they learned about the South’s history, they also discovered new and exciting pathways to their futures. New Orleans, Louisiana is known for its mix of French, Creole, and African culture, making it one of the most culturally distinct cities in the United States. The group’s tours emphasized how this blend has influenced the region’s language, cuisine, religious practi

Photography by Utshaho Gupta At the time of the ELEx selection, there was one trip that caught the attention of everyone. STEM in Iceland. This trip was not only the most expensive trip out of the list, but also the one of the farthest, and the most unique. On this trip, one would go around the country with a bus; visit countless breathtaking views; and learn about the unique geographical circumstances, such as the fact that Iceland sits on the edge of two tectonic plates or

It may surprise you that one of the AIS science teachers describes himself as having such a “terrible time in AP physics” in high school that he “wrote off science courses” and felt “lost”. This teacher is Mr. Pike. He has taught biology since 2017 and joined the AIS faculty as a high school biology teacher in 2021. Before this, he taught high school chemistry and other university classes at different schools. His struggles with science as a high school student led him to se

Mandarinfish, Synchiropus splendidus, are tropical, marine fish living in the Western Pacific Ocean, ranging from the Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. They are classified as dragonets in the family Callionymidae, which encompasses small, tropical fish that inhabit Indo-Pacific waters. Their habitat primarily consists of living along the ocean floor or among coral in protected lagoons and inshore reefs. They live at depths of 3 to 60 feet in warm waters rang

As the Class of 2026 heads into their final 100 days of school, preparing to enter the next chapter of their lives, they look back and reflect on four years of exceptional growth, lessons, and experiences together. Growing from bright-eyed freshmen to confident and experienced leaders in the AIS community, together, they’ve lived through incredible experiences, overcome numerous challenges, and surpassed every expectation that came their way. ​ When asked about her experience

Over fall break, the IHOT Robotics team completed their first competition of the school year, featuring an exciting new rebuild of last year’s robot. IHOT, also known as the International House of Technology or Team 1414, competes in a program called the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), where teams from around the world design, build, and program a brand-new robot each year to complete a unique set of challenges that score points and determine match winners. Each competition

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, acknowledges and celebrates the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities and peoples since European ships first arrived in North America in 1492. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is also a time to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Native people in the United States today. It is a reminder of the difficulties and hardships Indigenous peoples endured during colonization, including the loss of land an

Somewhere in the heart of Lima, Peru, a baby was born—not just any baby, but one destined to inspire fear, admiration, and a healthy dose of confusion in high school math students. That baby? None other than Mr. Venturo. Weeks later, his family traded Italian pasta for Peruvian ceviche, settling in Lima, where relatives had already paved the way. Raised between Lima and Florida, Mr. Venturo had a culturally rich upbringing, moving between continents, visiting relatives, and

Celebrated during the month of March, Women's History Month is an annual observance celebrating the accomplishments of women, both in history and contemporary society. Its roots began with the first International Women's Day on March 8th, 1911, while the first Women's History Month began after a march organized by Laura X in 1969. While women make up half of the world’s population, their contributions are too often overlooked and forgotten compared to their male counterparts.