Sayuri Okano Anzanello
Gen Z and Gen X: Educational Methods and the Use of Technology
Technology addicts. Would that be the best term to define Gen Z? A dive into the use of tech between the generations.
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Gavin Miyakoshi
Feb 22, 20222 min read
My Hometown
My Hometown. A local award-winning essay of what it means to call someplace 'home'.
Ashlyn Pillai
Feb 22, 20224 min read
Arcane: An animated masterpiece
Arcane: League of Legends is an animated masterpiece, and it’s probably one of the freshest and most unique shows I’ve watched in years.
Ocean Chee
Feb 22, 20223 min read
A Completely Normal Review of Cookie Run: Kingdom
MAN, this game is really, really good.
Ocean Chee
Feb 22, 20224 min read
Classifying Basically Every Food
If you’ve thought about food as much as I have, it’s probable you’ve also thought about the way we classify foods.
Ocean Chee
Dec 7, 20213 min read
The Importance of Shaking Your OJ
Have you ever had orange juice? I know you have. I also know you probably hate the pulp. Here’s a gripping story based off of my experience.
Sara Choi
Jun 16, 20215 min read
Ranking IBDP Subjects
Our resident editor Sara writes her first installment of ranking IBDP subjects.
Lulu Shah
Jun 16, 20213 min read
Student Food Recipes: Potato Fish Cakes!
Follow our resident editor Lulu on her journey as a student learning how to cook.
Marcus Torres
Apr 22, 20211 min read
M.A.T.H. – A Poem
Math is the epitome of hardships for many. This is certainly the case for Marcus Torres, as he spits bars about the struggles of students.
Oceania Chee
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Urban development
All those empty houses that seem to dwell in the outskirts of the city...what is up with that?
Ocean Chee
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Shrek III vs. iPhone XII
Haven’t you ever wondered whether you should buy an iPhone 12 or 108 copies of Shrek the Third? Neither have I.
Oceania Chee
Apr 22, 20212 min read
New Beginnings — Letter from the Editor
A final goodbye from Oceania, the first editor-in-chief of The Sapphire, as she graduates from WISS.
Sara Choi
Apr 22, 20213 min read
The Sounds of EDC Primiere — an Exclusive Interview
An exclusive interview with WISS’ up-and-coming young musical artist, EDC Primiere.
Sara Choi
Apr 22, 20215 min read
GAIL - Global Alliance for Innovative Learning
80 students from 8 schools from around the world participate in the ‘GAIL’ conference every year. But what exactly is ‘GAIL’?
Sayuri Okano Anzanello
Dec 12, 20203 min read
Expat Life in China
MYP student, Sayuri, writes about her experiences as an expat in Shanghai. Here are some helpful tips to help you adapt to the local scene.
Ocean Chee
Dec 12, 20204 min read
Getting to Know _____ Better
Once again, the Sapphire’s resident interviewer grants a chance to take a rare peek at the inner psyche of a member of the student body.
Lulu Shah
Dec 12, 20203 min read
How to Read More
In the golden age of technology, more people are inclined to watch videos over reading. Read to discover ways to increase your reading time!
Sara Choi
Oct 26, 20204 min read
Help! How Do I Keep My Mental Health In Check?
Help! This article has the most up-to-date tips on how to keep your mental health in check.
Ocean Chee
Oct 26, 20204 min read
Getting to Know _____ Better
An interview with Marcus Torres, fellow WISS student and cult leader/deity of Marcusism.
Oceania Chee
Oct 25, 20203 min read
Do COVID-19 Restrictions Actually Make Sense?
We’ve had to adjust to many new rules since school’s started, as part of the Shanghai municipality’s guidelines on schools to prevent...
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