The articles below are from the 2023/2024 school year. Click here to read this school year's work!
The articles below are from the 2023/2024 school year. Click here to read this school year's work!
Jimena Ham
April 2024
Animal Welfare & Its Importance
Whenever you go out outside, do you ever look on the streets and see a cat or dog roaming around? Have you ever wondered why they are in the streets, dirty, skinny, and even sickly looking? According to The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that there are nearly 200 million stray dogs in the world and even a higher number of stray cats. But why do animals end up becoming strays? The main reason is because of lack of care from humans...
April 2024
Full of magic and wonder, but at a high cost!
Hello Gamers, and welcome to the third edition of Gamer Zone. Today we will be reviewing a game that a friend of mine really wanted me to review. I love this game a ton, but there are some things that I wish could be better, so let's get started! (Also I will keep this spoiler-free.)
Albert Chain
March 2024
Round of 16 and Quarter Final Draw
This year’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 was filled with a dazzling array of football in its finest form. Here are the matches and their scores. I will also be covering the Champions League Quarter final draw that happened on Mar 15, 2024 in Switzerland. Here we go!
Emiko Tamashiro with Ms. Wynn
March 21, 2024
GVI Club Gathers Supplies for Firefighters in La Tigra
Since March 18, a wildfire has been moving throughout La Tigra National Park. The Honduran Air Force and firefighters have been working to contain the spread and put out the fires. According to El Heraldo, the amount of damage to what many call “the lungs of the capital” still cannot be determined...and The Global Vision International club here at AST is collecting supplies to support the firefighters...
February 2024: AASCA Soccer (video)
Sofia Perdomo
AST Eighth-Grader Victoria Mejia
Last week, an AST student had a book published on Amazon.com. Victoria Mejia is an eighth grader releasing her first book, titled Stay in Calmness....
Alana Barahona
A Guide To Handling Stress During
“Semesters”: the week we all dread as high school students. It comes with a load of stress, work, all-nighters, and no time for oneself. But If you think about it, it's not so bad. In this article, I’d like to share how I, as a sophomore, have learned to handle stress during “semesters...”
Albert Chain
My Experience Photographing Winterfest
I’d like to share about my fun experience photographing the Winterfest event. While at the event, I thought about what would be most important to include in our newspaper: the stands, the non-profit organizations, the food, etc., and I tried to take photographs of those things. Basically, I was thinking like a reporter. This is a wonderful trick to use when you are taking photos of an event for professional use...
Unwrapping the Origins Behind the Centuries-Old Holiday of Christmas
It's almost the most anticipated moment of the year—when we share gifts, food, and precious moments with our family and friends. That time is Christmas! Here at AST, we have a three-week break from school and our academic responsibilities during which we can spend time with loved ones, enjoy family traditions and indulge in delicious food...
Student Opinions on School Uniforms
Students at AST have worn uniforms for decades…but do they really like it? The uniform represents AST and its students, and it has looked almost exactly the same for years, but there are many different opinions on the matter: Many students love the uniform for its practicality and simplicity, while others hate it, considering it boring. Some also feel the uniform policy is enforced too harshly and that the rules are too strict, but others think the dress code rules are not strict enough...
Unraveling Truths Behind Thanksgiving
Halloween has come and gone, and we are now anticipating Christmas festivities. But some have forgotten about a holiday that takes place between Halloween and Christmas. It’s a time when we eat mounds of mashed potatoes with gravy, turkey, corn, and many more delicious foods. This holiday is Thanksgiving, a time when we consider the things we are thankful for—that is if you celebrate it.
Unmasking the Haunted History Of Halloween
As time passes by, September moves away, taking summer with it. The days have become shorter and the nights longer. The weather is also colder, giving us the perfect opportunity to drink hot cocoa with marshmallows…but October isn’t only for longer nights and chilly weather. It’s the time of the year when spookiness takes hold, when ghosts, witches, werewolves, and vampires come out to scare us...
Jimena Ham
Mitski The Singer with The Words of Gold
Mitski has created seven albums, and each and every one was made with passion and love. However, I can’t say that every song is happy. Her songs are filled with emotional lyrics with concealed symbolism behind them. She uses the guitar, bass, piano, and many more to add feelings to her words. Sending a powerful message to her listeners. Most of her songs are based on Mitski's own experiences with love, puberty, self-esteem, friendships, and many more. Her music aims to target teenage girls who can relate to them.
Christianne Kafie
Sept. 2023
Have you ever been away from your family for six weeks? Have you had to say goodbye to your cell phone and stay out of touch for almost two months? That’s exactly what happens to those of us who attend summer school or camps away from home...
Alana Barahona
Sept. 3, 2023
Ongoing Writers and Actors Strike
Over the past few months, you may have witnessed your most anticipated movie or show release date be delayed or heard of announcements being made of “production coming to a halt..."
Maria Esther Ponce
Aug. 31, 2023
Welcome back, Eagles! We have officially started the new school year of 2023-2024. After nearly years of virtual school, this is our second year fully present...
Jacob Handal
Aug. 24, 2023
Gamer Zone: Is Spider-Man Remastered worth it?
Hello fellow gamers and welcome to the first ever Gamer Zone. Here we will talk about all the coolest and latest games that you guys want me to talk about...
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