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Ebola outbreak kills thousands, sparks paranoia

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

In contrast to previous Ebola outbreaks, the most recent outbreak has affected cities in four West African countries. Because it has caused more than 1,500 deaths as of Aug. 28, the World Health Organization...

Departments attempt to improve supply quantities

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

As a new school year begins, students are assigned textbooks, workbooks and various materials for their classes. However, the “Textbook Adoption Year,” a system in which high school departments take...

New Director of Schools hopes to bring international perspective

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Having taught at international schools in Japan, Italy and Austria, Michael Colaianni, the new Director of Schools, looks forward to improving SIS with his past experiences. In addition to renewing recycling...

September: PE Commentary

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Eva: Welcome to the first episode of this year’s PE Sports Commentary! We are back to bring you more interviews with some of your favorite sports figures! Patricia: Hello readers! We hope you all enjoyed...

Establishment of honor code to change culture of cheating

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

It is three a.m. You have a test in five hours and a formative worksheet for homework. You log on to Facebook and ask one of your peers for the answers to the homework so that you can focus on your test....

New YG group successful after delayed first album

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

The name of YG Entertainment’s new boy group, Winner, has two distinct meanings: one being the name of the group itself and the other being the title the members won after claiming victory in the TV...

September: News Briefs

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Junior represents Korea at debate tournament As a member of Korea’s national debate team, Lauren Ahn (11) participated in the USA World Schools Debate Invitational (USAWSI), which took place in Overland...

Students use summer break as chance to engage in extracurricular interests

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Pressured by rigorous academic standards, SIS students have limited time for real world experiences. However, summer vacation gave students the chance to broaden their horizons. Working 12 hours a day...

Neutral US stance necessary in Israel-Palestine resolution

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

The perpetuating dispute between Israel and Palestine has noticeably escalated over the past two months. Despite both nations slowly reaching a resolution, US involvement seems to hinder further progress....

September: Ice Bucket Clan emerges with admirable motivations

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

The viral ice bucket challenge gained momentum throughout the past few weeks as millions dumped ice water—which roughly amounted to 50 million gallons—over their heads to help fight Kuscodermatitis,...

North Korean teams excel at 17th Asian Games

TTAdmin | Sep 3, 2014

Athletes from 45 countries competed in the 17th Incheon Asian games, which were held in South Korea from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4. In particular, North Korean athletes’ participation in the event attracted...