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Asian Heritage Athletes in America Feature: Shohei Ohtani

Posted on October 30, 2024 by High School Voices

By Gavin Chen Shohei Ohtani, born in Oshu, Iwate, Japan on July 5, 1994, is a Japanese professional baseball player known for his ability to bat and pitch. Standing 6’4 and 210 pounds, Ohtani was a highly anticipated prospect in … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged American League Most Valuable Player Award, American League Rookie of the Year, Baseball, Dodgers, hokkaido, hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Iwata, Japan, los angeles angels, major league baseball, mob, MVP, Oshu, shohei ohtani | Leave a comment

China’s Education Dilemma: Balancing Exams and Creativity

Posted on October 12, 2024 by High School Voices

By Junjie Yang China’s education system has long been driven by a singular goal: success in the Gaokao, the national college entrance examination that defines a student’s academic future. This system, known as exam-oriented education, has shaped the educational direction … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | Tagged China, Education, education reform, education system, entrance exam, exams, gaokao, national college entrance exam, peking university, standardized testing, testing | Leave a comment

BYD Atto 3: A New Contender in the EV Market

Posted on September 26, 2024 by High School Voices

By Tsejing Lim Electric cars have rapidly emerged as a popular eco-friendly transportation option. In the past decade, they have gained significant traction, with many consumers turning to popular names like Tesla, KIA, or other major automakers that have … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Lifestyles, Tech, Technology | Tagged Atto, Atto 3, automobile, build your own dream, byd, electric vehicle, ev, trade war | Leave a comment

Why Hot Pot Is The Best Meal in China

Posted on September 22, 2024 by High School Voices

By Bing Fu Huang There are few meals in this world as amazing as hot pot. A hot pot is a communal meal where diners cook their own ingredients in a boiling broth. Chinese hot pot is especially becoming popular … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink | Tagged China, chinese, foodie, haidilao, hot pot | Leave a comment

The Father of LoFi Hip-Hop: Nujabes Jun Seba

Posted on September 17, 2024 by High School Voices

By Spencer Wong At the beginning of middle school, I never really thought about music, and that was mostly because I only ever listened to the radio. I didn’t really enjoy what was on the radio, so I never really … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music | Tagged hip-hop, jun seba, lofi, lofi hip hop, nujabes | Leave a comment

Thailand’s Heat Deaths Highlight Increasing Importance of Air Conditioning in the Face of Rising Heat-Related Fatalities

Posted on September 5, 2024 by High School Voices

By Eric Qin As reported in EFE, April and early May of this year witnessed unprecedented heat across Thailand. Temperatures soared to 44.2°C in Lampang, nearing the all-time high of 44.6°C, while Bangkok experienced temperatures approaching 40°C for several consecutive … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment | Tagged air conditioning, bangkok, Climate, climate change, climate disaters, extreme heat, heat-related deaths, hvac, Lampang, OCHA, rising temperatures, thailand | Leave a comment

8Questions with AWW Film’s David Aure

Posted on September 4, 2024 by High School Voices

By Julie Shen David Aure, a rising Filipino American producer and director based in Anaheim, CA, brings a unique and captivating style to the scene. Known for his work with Erick Yung, Russ Cosón, and the five-member K-pop group Nomad, … Continue reading →

Posted in 8Questions, Entertainment, Movies, Music | Tagged Anaheim, David Aure, Director, Erick Yung, Filipino, Filipino American, Nomad, producer, Russ Cosón | Leave a comment

FEATURE: TEDx’s Jen Fontanilla

Posted on August 22, 2024 by High School Voices

By Sarena Yu Jen Fontanilla is a certified money coach, TEDx speaker, and author who defies conventional knowledge. Proud of her Filipino heritage, she has carved out a unique space for herself as a mentor and guide. With a remarkable … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Entertainment, Lifestyles | Tagged Certified Money Coach, Diamond Bar High School, Filipino, Filipino heritage, financial, Jen Fontanilla, STEAM Fair, stock trading, TEDx | Leave a comment

Feature: AWW Film’s David Aure

Posted on August 21, 2024 by High School Voices

By Julie Shen David Aure is a Filipino American film producer and director from Anaheim, California. He runs his own company, AWW Films, where he primarily creates music videos for artists, social media ad campaigns, and captivating TV shows. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Music, The Arts, TV | Tagged AWW Films, David Aure, Diamond Bar High School, Director, Erick Yung, Filipino American, film producer, Golden Arch Cafe, Meraki Studio Space, music video, myx tv, Nomad, Russ Cosón, social media ad campaigns, STEAM Fair | Leave a comment

Oscar-nominated Buzkashi Boy’s Martin Desmond Roe

Posted on August 15, 2024 by High School Voices

By Jolene Liu Martin Desmond Roe wrote the Oscar-nominated short, Buzkashi Boys, depicting the struggles of two boys, Ahmad and Rafi, as they try to find their way to their dreams in an extremely war-ravaged country. Ahmad and Rafi … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies | Tagged Breaking2, Buzkashi Boys, Cannes Gold Lion, Diamond Bar High School, Dirty Robber, Emmy, Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s Muse, Martin Desmond Roe, Oscar-nominated, STEAM Fair, Tom Brady, Tom vs Time | Leave a comment

Traveling China: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Posted on August 11, 2024 by High School Voices

By Bing Fu Huang My favorite place to enjoy and relax with my family is at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China. This national park has three main places worth visiting: the big lake, the big forest, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Asia, China, Hunan, Hunan Province, national, national forest, national forest park, national park, park, travel, UNESCO World Heritage, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, zhangjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park | Leave a comment

Plot Twists of Attack on Titan (Spoilers)

Posted on July 28, 2024 by High School Voices

By Wesley Wang Plot twists are a big part of the success of anime. Some do it well, while others try too hard to create a shock factor, making the twist unreasonable and not plausible. Popular Japanese manga and … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Entertainment, TV | Tagged anime, armin arlert, Attack on Titan, eren jaeger, horror, japanese, levi ackerman, manga, mikasa ackerman | Leave a comment

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