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Amber W. ('23)

Amber W. (’23), Co-Editor-in-Chief

Amber is the co-editor-in-chief of The Blue & Gold. She has lived in Taiwan her entire life and has been at TAS since first grade. When she is not visiting different animal cafes, Amber spends her free time reading, writing, taking walks and collecting vinyl.

All content by Amber W. (’23)
The 2019 Varsity Blues scandal involved bribery admissions at the University of Southern California.

Legacy and donor college admissions should be discontinued

Amber W. (’23)
May 27, 2023
Student journalists from different states and other countries listen to a lecture about the impacts of social media.

TAS students attend journalism convention in San Francisco

Amber W. (’23)
May 27, 2023
Students watched their classmates graduate in 2022. [PHOTO COURTESY OF TAS COMMUNICATIONS]

Class of 2023 to have an indoor on-campus graduation

Amber W. (’23)
May 22, 2023
Cultural Convention: IASAS Drama and Tech, Forensics and Debate, Dance and Music

Cultural Convention: IASAS Drama and Tech, Forensics and Debate, Dance and Music

Amber W. (’23) and Ariel L. (’23)
May 22, 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’s movie poster. [Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios]

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’: another failed Marvel project

Amber W. (‘23)
May 21, 2023
Taipei American School (TAS) will have three late start days in the second semester of the 2022-2023 academic school year.

Taipei American School implements late start days system

Amber W. (‘23)
May 18, 2023
Chloe plays for the Taipei Baboons, a Taiwanese girls rugby team, outside of school. [COURTESY OF CHLOE L. ('24)]

TAS Girls Contact Rugby Mission: why students want a girls rugby team

Amber W. (’23)
May 18, 2023
Connie L. (‘22) is one of many students who got their driving licenses as a senior.

TAS seniors should be able to park on campus during weekends

Amber W. (’23)
December 17, 2022
[PHOTO COURTESY OF LEGENDARY PICTURES]

‘Enola Holmes 2’ pays homage to historical Matchgirls’ strike

Amber W. (’23)
December 17, 2022
[PHOTOS COURTESY OF 21 LAPS ENTERTAINMENT, SKYDANCE MEDIA, RHODE ISLAND AVE. PRODUCTIONS, MARVEL STUDIOS.]

Nostalgia returns on screen: A resurgence of ‘80s culture

Amber W. (’23) and Ariel L. (’23)
November 3, 2022
TAS community reflects on awards cancellation

TAS community reflects on awards cancellation

Amber W. (’23)
October 2, 2022
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in August despite threats from China.

The Pelosi effect: Taiwanese people need to be aware of media bias

Amber W. (’23)
October 2, 2022

r.e.m. beauty review: chapters 1&2

Amber W. (’23)
August 17, 2022
Russia-Ukraine, China-Taiwan: Separate Entities with Shared Concerns

Russia-Ukraine, China-Taiwan: Separate Entities with Shared Concerns

Amber W. (’23) and Audrey H. (’23)
May 20, 2022
The IASAS Chess Team practiced frequently on websites and boards prior to their win. [COURTESY TO ALEX CHENG]

IASAS Chess Team wins gold for the fourth time

Amber W. (’23)
March 10, 2022
“Don’t Look Up” has received positive reviews from scientists who believe that their work has not been acknowledged. [Photo courtesy to A Day Magazine]

“Don’t Look Up” is not as bad as critics say

Amber W. (’23)
February 9, 2022
The Taipei American School lobby has displayed decorations to commemorate “Lunar New Year.” [AMBER WU/ THE BLUE & GOLD]

Why we should start using the term “Lunar New Year”

Amber W. (’23)
January 27, 2022
Gene Luen Yang talks about the importance of embracing cultural identity. [AMBER & ASHLEY/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Author of “American Born Chinese” Gene Luen Yang talks about cultural identity

Amber W. (’23) and Ashley T. (’25)
December 2, 2021
Students in the middle and upper school libraries are welcome to use the free sanitary products provided by the school. [AMBER WU/THE BLUE & GOLD]

H-block bathrooms should provide free sanitary products

Amber W. (’23)
November 23, 2021
“The Eternals” replaces “Thor: The Dark World” as Marvel’s worst movie

“The Eternals” replaces “Thor: The Dark World” as Marvel’s worst movie

Amber W. (’23)
November 8, 2021
These famous shows have been going for years -- should they continue? [ARIEL LEE/ THE BLUE & GOLD]

Should these shows leave the screen?

Amber W. (’23), Ariel L. (’23), and Annie H. (’23)
October 25, 2021
Students often find themselves unfocused during the 35-minute classes following the PSATs. [AMBER WU/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Should classes resume after PSATs?

Amber W. (’23)
October 20, 2021
How journalism has evolved throughout the years

How journalism has evolved throughout the years

Amber W. (’23)
October 6, 2021
“Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” breaks away from stereotyping Asians

“Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” breaks away from stereotyping Asians

Amber W. (’23)
September 21, 2021
Students often take naps during their breaks in order to perform better academically since they lack sleep.

Why do Taipei American School students not get enough sleep?

Amber W. (’23)
September 13, 2021
Alumna Ms. Kendra Ing (‘16) dances her way back to TAS

Alumna Ms. Kendra Ing (‘16) dances her way back to TAS

Amber W. (’23)
August 28, 2021
Students react to the new COVID-19 guidelines at TAS

Students react to the new COVID-19 guidelines at TAS

Amber W. (’23) and Ariel L. (’23)
August 21, 2021

Streaming services expand Marvel’s universe

Amber W. (’23)
July 6, 2021

Limiting AP & IB courses is needed for healthier competition

Amber W. (’23)
June 28, 2021

Are online exams our future?

Amber W. (’23)
June 28, 2021
PHOTO GALLERY | RAY CHEN MASTERCLASS

PHOTO GALLERY | RAY CHEN MASTERCLASS

Amber W. (’23)
April 30, 2021
travelscape: the importance of learning about other cultures safely

travelscape: the importance of learning about other cultures safely

Amber W. (’23)
April 27, 2021
[AMBER WU/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Hanlin Tang (‘04): Former Blue & Gold Editor-In-Chief is now a principal scientist at Intel Corporation.

Amber W. (’23)
March 22, 2021

REVIEW | "To All The Boys: Always and Forever"

Amber W. (’23)
February 17, 2021
[AMBER WU/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Classic literature movies are not worth it

Amber W. (’23)
February 12, 2021
excuse me i love you: A close-up high quality concert documentary

excuse me i love you: A close-up high quality concert documentary

Amber W. (’23)
January 12, 2021
[PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID BEALE ON UNSPLASH]

Holiday music to welcome holiday spirits

Amber W. (’23)
December 15, 2020
Dr. Grace Cheng Dodge watches middle school students work on assignments in the middle school library. [AMBER WU/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Dr. Dodge takes on the role of interim head of school

Amber W. (’23)
December 12, 2020
[AMBER WU/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Travel restrictions tighten through second semester

Amber W. (’23)
December 8, 2020
[PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA HUANG]

Amanda Huang: From former editor in chief of The Blue & Gold to current editor in chief of The Quill at Claremont McKenna

Amber W. (’23)
December 1, 2020
[PHOTO COURTESY OF REBECCA]

Rebecca Pinwei Tseng (‘16): Remembering her B&G days

Amber W. (’23)
November 5, 2020
[Photo Courtesy of South China Morning Post]

2019 summer movies to watch

Sharon L. (’22) and Amber W. (’23)
September 11, 2019
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