2025-26 · Vol. 5 · No. 2
Published November 5, 2025
16 stories
From this issue
The severe destruction in the Gaza Strip and much of the Middle East in the past two years places the Gaza War among the worst humanitarian disasters in history.
By Angela Cao · November 5, 2025
Tilly Norwood, the world’s first AI-generated actress, raises questions about the future of acting and what it means to be human in entertainment.
By Hemangi Ghimire
An exchange program between BASIS International School Bangkok and BIFU allowed students to explore cultural differences, form connections, and discover how shared hopes transcend borders.
By Sarah Wu
BIFU students share their opinions about age ratings, maturity, and what really determines whether a movie is too "grown-up" to watch.
By Aaron Ely
High test scores may open doors, but are they worth the toll on creativity and mental health?
By Brandon Yu
The viral Dubai chocolate craze has captivated BIFU students with it's pistachio filled layers, luxury price tag, irresistible social media appeal.
By Ashley Zhang
The banning of YouTuber Schlep has sparked controversy over Roblox’s child safety policies.
By Nick Lin
BASIS Independent Fremont students celebrated Spirit Week with themed days, a spirited pep rally, and the school’s first-ever flag football game between the senior and junior girls.
By Katherine He, Selena Peng, Ailsa Wu
Ms. O’Connor channels classroom enthusiasm through acting and literature.
By Thanisha Thambidurai
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl dives into fame, artistry, and the highs and lows of stardom.
By Seleema Atta-Hosni
Behind the delicious food, uplifting music and vibrant decorations is a team of hardworking parent volunteers that bring the event to life.
By Sharanya Chouhan
The U-20 FIFA World Cup inspires young soccer fans at BASIS to see how passion and hard work can lead to global success.
By Eric Jiang
This Halloween, BIFU Students are showing their creativity, humor and individuality through a variety of costumes.
By Chen Ma
SKAI ISYOURGOD's viral track blends Guangdong culture, classic opera, and modern rap to create a global masterpiece.
By Natalie Luo
What Gen-Z learns through social media isn't news. And most don't know it isn't.
By Tycho Young
In just over a year since their debut, global girl group KATSEYE has taken the world by storm.
By Emma Ma
