Want More?

Well, it's been awhile since I've uploaded an article, but I actually managed to squeeze one in before winter break! I reviewed 3OH!3's album, Want, a concoction of bad lyrics and catchy synth melodies. Check it out here.

-Shohsei

Artsy Videos

Paintings, music clips and video collages: an assortment of inspiring videos here.

-Karin

Heiko Müller

Read about a rising German artist, Heiko Müller.

N.B. Young children (if any) may want to skip this post.
Contains some disturbing images.

- Karin

Simple Sounds of Spring

Apple finally decided to send my computer back to me, so I got around to posting the next review for Foreman's EP-set. Here it is, the review for Spring.

-Shohsei

News Bloopers

Tired of doing homework and looking for a little distraction? Completely bored out of your wits and counting the days till winter vacation? (18 more school days left if youre interested in knowing).

Anyways, im sidetracking, bored or not, go to Fix Bayonets! and see the first installement of a collection of News Bloopers courtesy of YouTube.

I must apologize for the late posting, i got, uhh, a bit distracted...and not by college applications either...

As always feel free to comment and if you like, you can post your own clips as well.
Come back soon for Part 2.

-LV

Halloween Dance

The first dance party of the school year was held on the last day of the first quarter.
People who has never came to the dance, please read this article and come to the next dance if possible.
-Saya

Husky Soccer Team

The HIS husky soccer team has ended their season.
Take a look at how they did this year, and there are also pictures available.
click here.
-Saya

New Bond Film

Excited about the new bond film? Heard about the new Bond film? Quantum of Solace hits theatres in Japan on January 24th, so it will be awhile til you actually see it, but at least you can read about it right now by visiting the Wasavvy column.

Stella Im Hultburg

From tea-stained watercolours to simple ink designs, Stella Im Hultberg's work is Sorrow captured at her best...

read the article @ initalics

-Karin

Wet and Wistful Winter

Baaaaaaccckk, after a week of vacation GuavaLoco returns!

First up, we have a new music review. Check it out here.

-Shohsei

Baseball and Politics

I know I promised a new review of Jon Foreman's EP project, but I've decided to write about a different topic in between each review so as to keep things fresh.

Today: Baseball and Politics. Can you make any connections?

-Shohsei

October Horoscopes!

A tad late, but here are the horoscopes for October.

-Karin

Banksy

Banksy returns, better than ever.

Read all about his work here.

-Karin

Forlorn Feelings of Fall

Check out this new review of Jon Foreman's first EP of his seasonal music project.

-Shohsei

Political Cartoons Roundup

View a selection of political cartoons portraying the major issues that took place around the world in the past two months right here.

-Luke V.

Showing Seasons through Sounds

If you like any kind of soft, acoustic rock or folk music check out Jon Foreman's finished year-round project of music where he covers all four seasons in four different EPs. Read about it here.

-Shohsei

Tips for PSAT

There is going to be a PSAT on this Wednesday, the 15th of October, for the 9th graders-11th graders. Read this article and get ready for the test.

-Saya

Whole School Event

The first whole school event of the year was held on the 26th of September.
Read an article about the event.

-Saya

"Brand awareness in India"

Vogue's 16-page editorial sparks debate in India... read about it here.

-Karin

Justin Nozuka: Half-Japanese, Half-American, Full Talent

Check out teenage musician Justin Nozuka here.

-Shohsei

Piracy- A career choice in Somalia

Pirates exist and thrive in our modern times and Somalia provides the perfect haven. Read more about the fragile state that Somalia is in, and the pirates that make a hansom living here.

-Luke V.

10th Grade Interviews

Five new students joined the 1oth grade class, and made the class bigger.

They are Allanah, Dmitri, Sasha, Sevil, and Man.

Read the interview and get to know them.

-Saya

7th Grade Interviews

New 7th graders joined our school: Chris, Hyun Ryun, and  Hyung Jung.

Do you want to know something interesting about them??

Read their interviews here!!

-Saya

Drummer Barker Burns In Plane Crash

Travis Barker of Blink-182 and +44 fame has been injured in a plane crash in South Carolina. Read the full story here.

-Shohsei

Mercury Awards 2008

Another year, another Mercury- here begins the struggle to choose the best British album of the year...

Radiohead or Last Shadow Puppets?
Jazz or Electronica?

Read and discuss this year's Mercury winners here.

- Karin

9th Grade Interviews

More interviews from new students! Hear what the three new 9th Graders (Mia Ohyama, Shannon Daniels, and Jae Ok) have to say about their pasts, themselves, and even some first impressions of our school. Check it out right here!

-Shohsei

Russia's invasion of Georgia

Russia's invasion of Georgia, and the hypocrisy of the American Government. Read full article Here

-Luke V.

8th Grade Interviews

Feeling guilty that you know so little about new students? Read all about the three new 8th graders: Ali, Sandy and Karen right here!

- Karin

New Teacher Interviews

Three new teachers entered H.I.S. this year: the new P.E. teacher Ms Brown (B), the math teacher Mr Johnston (J), and the Spanish teacher Mrs. Lopez (L) (whose interview will be posted shortly). Here is what they have to say...

-Luke V.