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Sharon L. ('22)

Sharon L. (’22), Managing Editor + News/Sports Section Editor

Sharon is a senior at Taipei American School and the Managing Editor and News/Sports Section Editor for The Blue & Gold. She enjoys reading fantasy books, listening to music and traveling.

All content by Sharon L. (’22)

Intermittences of the Heart

Sharon L. (’22)
August 17, 2022
Turning Red embraces the chaos of adolescence and celebrates teenage girlhood. [PHOTO COURTESY OF GLOBAL TIMES]

Turning Red: an authentic coming-of-age film that celebrates teenage girlhood

Sharon L. (’22)
May 24, 2022
Chloe Gong visited TAS virtually through Zoom in March 2022 [Sharon L./The Blue & Gold]

Author Chloe Gong shares her writing and publishing journey with TAS students via Zoom

Sharon L. (’22)
May 4, 2022
The Archivists hosted a calligraphy session in the library to celebrate Chinese New Year. [SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

From Christmas parties to reading initiatives, The Archivists are building a lively community in the library

Sharon L. (’22)
February 15, 2022
Caitlin F. ('24) at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival with the cast of American Girl. [PHOTO COURTESY CAITLIN FANG]

Caitlin F. (‘24) wins Best New Performer in the 2021 Golden Horse Awards for her role in “American Girl”

Sharon L. (’22)
January 12, 2022
Cheerleaders in 1993 (Photo Courtesy Christina Chen '97)

Cheerleading Through the Decades

Sharon L. (’22) and Ms. Connie Ma
December 7, 2021
Introducing the new upper school faculty. [ARIEL LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Meet this year’s new upper school faculty

Sharon L. (’22), Victoria H. (’24), Abby C. (’24), and Daphne W. (’24)
December 5, 2021
The iGEM team stayed at school until midnight on Nov. 14, where competition results were announced. [PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. JUDE CLAPPER]

2021 iGEM team wins special awards and recognition

Sharon L. (’22) and Abby C. (’24)
December 3, 2021
IASAS MUN delegates prepare for the 2021 IASAS Conference. [SHARON LEE/ THE BLUE & GOLD]

IASAS MUN delegates prepare for the upcoming “Relief and Reconstruction” 2021 IASAS Conference

Sharon L. (’22)
November 1, 2021
IASAS film teams produce preliminary films centered around the theme "JAI". [MR. ADRIAN TOWN FOR THE BLUE & GOLD]

IASAS Film team creates preliminary films in preparation for the IASAS Film Festival

Sharon L. (’22)
November 1, 2021
The House in the Cerulean Sea is a heartwarming fantasy novel on love, acceptance and trust. [SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

“The House in the Cerulean Sea”: a tale on acceptance and family

Sharon L. (’22)
September 28, 2021
Ms. Rosalind Lin uses interactive activities to encourage having fun while learning. [Sharon Lee/The Blue and Gold]

New language teachers aim to inspire students in embracing the power of language learning

Sharon L. (’22)
September 14, 2021
Twin business partners promote sustainable fashion through crochet shop Fuzzl

Twin business partners promote sustainable fashion through crochet shop Fuzzl

Sharon L. (’22)
September 2, 2021
Learning perspective and expression through discussion and writing

Learning perspective and expression through discussion and writing

Sharon L. (’22)
July 2, 2021
Psychological thrillers that will make you question reality

Psychological thrillers that will make you question reality

Sharon L. (’22)
June 16, 2021
The Diversity of Human Perception

The Diversity of Human Perception

Sharon L. (’22)
April 30, 2021
I meditated every day for a week and here are the results

I meditated every day for a week and here are the results

Sharon L. (’22)
April 26, 2021
[SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Wood & Pot: New tropical-themed restaurant in Tianmu serves delicious and beautifully plated rice and noodle dishes

Sharon L. (’22)
February 17, 2021
[SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Classes more people should know about

Sharon L. (’22)
February 11, 2021
[SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Book Corner: “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”

Sharon L. (’22)
February 10, 2021
[PHOTO COURTESY OF UNSPLASH]

2020 Netflix documentaries on female star singers

Sharon L. (’22) and Lana L. (’22)
February 9, 2021
[SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

New year’s resolutions to upgrade your 2021

Sharon L. (’22)
January 13, 2021
[SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

“Run”: an impressive breakthrough for disability representation in films

Sharon L. (’22)
December 4, 2020
REVIEW | “Enola Holmes”, a new Netflix film exploring feminism and identity

REVIEW | “Enola Holmes”, a new Netflix film exploring feminism and identity

Sharon L. (’22)
November 4, 2020
[PHOTO COURTESY OF GRETEL]

Gretal’s Graphics: stickers and designs for refugee relief

Sharon L. (’22)
November 2, 2020
"When Your World Is Turned Upside Down", "And You Can't Stop Your Tears From Flowing Up", "Unicorn Frappuccino" (left to right)

Ms. Michelle Kao finds balance between art, teaching and family

Sharon L. (’22)
October 24, 2020
Kiyara B. ('22) wears "Fight Racism" masks from "HoopHero". [SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

“Fight Racism”: masks that inspire change

Sharon L. (’22)
October 5, 2020
These three paintings are symbolic of Ms. Michelle Kao’s journey in embracing her creative spirit. (Sharon Lee/The Blue & Gold)

Ms. Michelle Kao finds balance between art, teaching and family

Sharon L. (’22)
September 17, 2020
[SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Miniature bakery and coffee shop sells mouth watering pastries

Sharon L. (’22)
September 4, 2020
[SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Escape Room: The Tag-Along movie brought to life

Sharon L. (’22)
August 23, 2020
Eugo offers a large variety of unique pastries. [SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Eugo: dainty pastry shop does not disappoint

Sharon L. (’22)
June 20, 2020
Oatmeal banana bread recipe from FoodGawker [SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

REVIEW | Best baking and cooking websites

Sharon L. (’22)
April 27, 2020
The TAS TASMUN team moves online. [PHOTO COURTESY OF JANE LEE]

TASMUN conference this year successfully hosted using Zoom

Sharon L. (’22)
April 20, 2020
REVIEW | 13 Minutes to the Moon: a thrilling, suspenseful journey to the moon and back

REVIEW | 13 Minutes to the Moon: a thrilling, suspenseful journey to the moon and back

Sharon L. (’22)
April 8, 2020
[PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW NEEL ON UNSPLASH]

Online learning: freedom, yet added responsibility

Sharon L. (’22)
February 24, 2020
Ms. Fenny Lin, one of the longest serving Mandarin teachers at TAS. [SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Ms. Lin: the fourth Mandarin teacher ever

Sharon L. (’22)
November 30, 2019
[SHARON LEE/THE BLUE & GOLD]

Fun activities to do during Halloween

Sharon L. (’22)
October 31, 2019
[PHOTO COURTESY OF MRJN PHOTOGRAPHY ON UNSPLASH]

Water conservation needs to become a way of life

Sharon L. (’22)
October 18, 2019
[Photo Courtesy of South China Morning Post]

2019 summer movies to watch

Sharon L. (’22) and Amber W. (’23)
September 11, 2019
Photo courtesy of Variety

REVIEW | "Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2"

Sharon L. (’22)
December 15, 2018
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