Opinion
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Dear TAS boys, be careful with the curls you get
By: Natalie S. ('21) and Phoebe C. ('21) TikTok has promulgated many popular beauty trends among teenagers such as the...
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Deeper connotations beyond seemingly casual greetings
By: Audrey H. ('23) “Open up your laptop, guys,” my advisor flinched with disgust the moment “guys” slipped out of...
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Style Exploitations: Why unsustainable fashion still exists
By: Ariel L. Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/style-exploitations?fbclid=IwAR204Hppq3WVuY8R30uFRweshtXXUl5x-JJFNW8Tx5aoZaEYqyuN1P_K_Bc The fashion industry is a multi billion dollar business that is effecting everyone. Everyday,...
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Let’s stop shopping at SHEIN, the fashion company that sells affordable clothing but is problematic
By: Ariel L. ('23) Many people are familiar with the trending online shopping site SHEIN where everything is cheap with...
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What I wish I knew before applying to college
By Phoebe C. (‘21) As each TAS student enters their senior year, they also enter the final stage of their...
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Why “test optional” policies should continue on post-pandemic
By: Laura H. ('22) Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, many standardized tests have been canceled, leading to the ongoing discussion...
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Passport strength amidst the COVID-19 pandemic shines light on dual citizenship
By: Laura H. ('22) Due to COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions on traveling worldwide, there has been a decrease in countries that...
Read moreExclusive library study rooms further toxic academic culture at TAS
By: Natalie S. ('21) At TAS, one of the only truly accessible parts of campus is the Legacy Commons, also...
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How to Safely Celebrate this Chinese New Year
By: Amanda D. ('21) After almost a full year of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the year of the cow plods in...
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You don’t need a new year to be a new you
By: Audrey H. ('23) “New year, new me” sounds refreshing as you turn the page into a blank slate -...
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Emphasizing the “American” in Taipei American School
By: Audrey H. ('23) 70% of TAS students are U.S. citizens, but regardless, students generally understand foreign policy regarding international...
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Now or never: choose positivity now
By: Kara M. ('21) Remember the beginning of 2020, when we said it was going to be our year? After...
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