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G R A T I T U D E
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The History & Future of the Celebration of Culturespage 5 The Emoji Movie: How Cash-Grabs are Ruining Modern Cinema page 6
FACES
BENSON TSENGPAGE 7 New Trend in PAGE 8 of ISHCMC
TECH WORLD 1:
grade 12 designer
Smartphones?
page 9 who will be crowned champions?
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE:
Introduction to APEC 2017 PAGE 11
MEET THE INQUIRERS PAGE 12
TABLEOFCONTENTS
ISHCMC the importance of
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from the Editor After two semesters, 4 publications and countless hours spent editing, this is my final issue as the editor-in-chief of the ISHCMC Inquirer. I’ve been fortunate to work with a dedicated staff throughout the duration of my time with this paper. We’ve had designers, writers and editors who have endless talents. Producing a quarterly 12-page publication is no small accomplishment, and I can’t overstate how integral these individuals have been to making the ISHCMC Inquirer a big success. Working with my endearing team has made a world of difference in ensuring this paper is representative of our larger community. As I look back at my time with the ISHCMC Inquirer, many notable milestones come to mind. We covered many popular movies; we reported notable athletic achievements, including MRISA and SISAC competitions and of course, offering an opportunity for students to actively react to the tumultuous presidential elections in the Philippines and the United States. As for the future of the ISHCMC Inquirer, we are still in the process of selecting the next editor-in-chief. I know that this larger mission will continue on under the leadership of whoever will receive the baton. Our plan for the future of the ISHCMC Inquirer includes the expansion of our presence on the new secondary campus. In a time where the role of media is changing by the minute, we plan to reinvigorate our digital presence in order to give students access to better information. As soon as the new editor-in-chief is chosen, I will be taking an auxiliary role until December to assist the new editor-in-chief to become familiarized with running the ISHCMC Inquirer. My final message to the student body is simple; please write for us. The ISHCMC Inquirer is a unique way to directly voice your opinions and inspire tangible changes at this school. We should take advantage of this small community and the remarkable opportunity we are presented with at ISHCMC.Yes, when I inevitably asked you to write for the ISHCMC Inquirer, I did want your help to fulfill our content needs for the publication, but I also wanted you to have the chance to make your voice heard. One of the main things I’ve been reminded of again and again throughout my time with this paper is the true power of student voice and language. I believe it is absolutely imperative that we continue to utilize it in ways wherever possible. It might be hard to believe, but I will dearly miss staying up until 3 a.m. days closer to the publication date to edit articles. I would like to sincerely thank Ms. Barrowcliff and Ms. Sophie for their unflappable dedication to the ISHCMC Inquirer. I will forever be grateful for your expertise in journalism and guiding me to the right direction. Without your efforts behind-the-scenes, nothing would have been possible. Your help has been invaluable to the success of the ISHCMC Inquirer. If you’ve supported us in any way during your time here, by reading our newspaper, writing for it or providing constructive feedbacks, thank you so much.Your continued support plays a vital role in ensuring students to have a voice on this campus and the improvement of the ISHCMC Inquirers. Yours faithfully, Sungjun MIN.
FAREWELL SUNGJUN MIN
Dear ISHCMC Students & Teachers,
LOCAL NEWS Revealing ISHCMC#2
What will the future be for secondary students? The new, revolutionized secondary campus will await us at mid January. The architecture of this campus is just so mesmerizing. We have been introduced to the building by photos sent to us via email.Although, constructions are still taking place, therefore there’s a delay in releasing this campus.Some of our lovely teachers headed for a small tour around the campus, and they drooled with excitement as they saw the rooms being furnished. I guarantee that the campus will be more than expected for all the MYP and DP ISHCMC students. In the meantime, we are holding a population of 1,100 students. This densely populated current campus is a headache to look after, but trust me, it will be a relief with the new campus. This campus is located adjacent to Saigon River, and will provide a range of 25,000 square meters (m2) of accommodation, enough to hold 900 students. The project’s architect, Luigi Simione has stated, “The building has been designed in direct relation to the sun’s path: north/south windows allow in natural light, west-facing louvered screens reduce heat gain, and roof gardens provide insulation.” [1] When visiting the new campus in late September to take photos, I realized the actual size of the campus. It indeed looked very small from the outside, but I still have no idea about the interior because the security guard didn’t allow me to enter the building. As of September, the streets beside the campus were noticeably muddy. Let’s all hope the streets and the place itself is welcoming at the beginning of January. In general, there is obviously a reason why our head of school chose to release a new campus, and you might already know it by now. With more versatility and sophisticated ventilation systems, this campus will provide the latest and the best facilities to secondary and high school students, along with our teachers. In terms of space, the school is very compact and versatile. It might look small but has everything built in layers including the soccer pitch on the rooftop, making it taller than the original ISHCMC campus. In the next few months, we will begin to spend time to adapt with this campus. All of the secondary students will be introduced to latest technology, such as smartboards and sophisticated chemistry labs, and the rooms that will be categorized in house teams. We might also have tennis courts and basketball courts at the back, and obviously, the mesmerizing rooftop soccer pitch that I can’t wait to see. We all have expectations and we hope they are all met when the campus is complete.
Aditya Chauhan
The Importance of Gratitude New school years often bring significant changes to the life of ISHCMC students. Being part of an international school, the chances of having friends move away are high. But the beginning of the school year is often associated with new friendships and experiences. Nonetheless, this transition often brings along new fears and stress related to changes in academics and social groups, causing some students to feel lost and helpless. When celebrating our previous successes we tend to forget how other people helped us flourish. Not only do our family, friends and teachers support us during our times of hardship, they help us move on and thrive. Instead of being thankful, we allow our thoughts to be consumed by negativity and anxiety related to new stress, causing us to push away and reject those significant figures in our lives. However, are these actions truly benefitting us? The practice of gratitude allows us to value the love and care we receive from people, as well as appreciating the valuable lessons they have taught us. Our relationships with others allows us to grow as people, displaying the importance of holding loved ones close rather than dismissing them. Over the last few years, significant studies have determined the psychological benefits of gratitude, revealing its rewarding nature. It has been determined that people who implement gratitude in their daily lives have shown signs of increase in optimism, happiness, self-control, mental and physical well-being, and have stronger social relationships. All combined, these positive psychological effects aid in the management of stress. As you see an increase in happiness and optimism, seemingly impossible tasks are put into perspective, and, through gaining a positive outlook, can immediately appear more manageable. Increase in self-control allows one to persevere and persist in their responsibilities, whereas personal well-being and improved relationships generally increase sentiments of satisfaction. Now you might be wondering, how do you practice gratitude? Luckily enough there are multiple different approaches to such pursuits, it’s just a matter of finding one that suits you and your lifestyle. Though the benefits haven’t been scientifically proven, no harm is done by trying out some of these simple tricks. 1. Starting a gratitude journal This approach typically works for more reserved characters as it allows you to individually identify all the gratitudes within your life. By taking a few minutes out of your schedule at the end of each day or week to write out a list of what you’re thankful for, you’re ensuring these actions or qualities aren’t taken for granted. Gratitude journaling allows you to enjoy the simple aspects of life to their fullest. 2. Letters Through occasionally writing letters or notes to your loved ones expressing your thanks, you are developing your personal relationships and brightening someone’s day alike. Furthermore by acknowledging appreciations, you come to understand the importance of people in your life. 3. Giving back A more benevolent approach to gratitude relates to understanding your luck. Through acknowledging all you have that others might not, and giving back to the community, you’re helping to better people’s lives. Take for example volunteering at a local orphanage. Most ISHCMC students are fortunate to have a home with parents or guardians who support them, but other children aren’t as lucky. Through sparing some time to help those in need, we learn how blessed we are to lead the lives we do. Though only having outlined a few, there are endless possibilities when it comes to displaying gratitude. Try it out for yourself and see how implementing acts of gratitude into your lifestyle will benefit your overall wellbeing.
Luna
The History & Future of the Celebration of Cultures Celebration of Cultures has just been held once again, and it has agreeably topped previous ceremonies. With over 50 countries representing ISHCMC this year, our community is incredibly diverse in culture, and we’ve witnessed this being embraced through the annual ceremony. However, with the secondary students moving to their new campus directly after the Christmas break, the future of CoC holds rather inconspicuous. What was the history of CoC like? More importantly, what is the future of this old school tradition? The first ever ISHCMC Celebration of Cultures was held over 20 years ago, when our school was comprised of merely less than 20 nationalities. Back then, ISHCMC was still known as the International Grammar School, its campus was still in District 3 and its community was still comparatively small. It was held outside on the basketball court, and continued to be so after IGS became ISHCMC and moved to its current campus in district 2. Since then, the venue of the ceremony has been changed multiple times. With ISHCMC’s increasing student and teacher populations, the size of the basketball court became insufficient to accommodate all the spectators in one area. This was the catalyst for organizers to move the celebration to Parkland, and every year the venue was painted with the colors of every nation’s traditional attire. There, it has been held time and time again annually until 2015, when the venue was changed to the Multi-Purpose Room and the gym. With every CoC held came the radical increase in student anticipation. There were more traditions to show, more countries to represent, more flags to wave at the parade. The ceremonies were longer. The performances were increasingly lively and exhilarating. Perhaps you could argue that there were more cultures to celebrate. The point is, each year, CoC was better than the last. Now, reverting back to today. The year is 2017, and we’ve completed yet another spectacular Celebration of Cultures. So what comes next? The school has successfully adapted to different campuses and our developing student population by switching venues and alternating between them, especially in recent years. However, every past CoC has been inclusive of both primary and secondary students alike. Now that secondary students will soon be separated from the primary in a campus that’s ten minutes away, it seems ambiguous how successive ceremonies will play out in the future. Will this separation ultimately ruin the excitement of CoC? Perhaps the main concern lies in the fact that this development will have inadvertently divided our student body, leaving multiple countries unrepresented in following ceremonies. Outdoor venues such as the field and the court seem to have become implausible solutions, especially with the combination of heat and students densely packed into one area. Moreover, the new theatre in the secondary campus only seats 350, which is just enough to seat all secondary students with little to no room for anyone else. Multiple performances for multiple audiences become inconvenient for both the performers and the watchers. No one knows what the future of CoC will be. Still, as bleak as the situation may seem, we’re remaining optimistic that ISHCMC’s organizers will somehow resolve the dilemma. CoC is a fundamental part of ISHCMC, and neither have truly existed without the other. So let’s all celebrate our differences and appreciate our unparalleled diversity we find in our community!
Tuong Bui
Arts & Entertainment The Emoji Movie: How Cash-Grabs are Ruining Modern Cinema Quick question: have you ever asked yourself what would happen in a world where emojis are real ‘people’ living inside our cell phones? Yep. Me neither. This is what made 2017’s ‘The Emoji Movie’ one of the most baffling and confusing movie going experiences I (and many others) have experienced. For those reading that don’t know what an emoji is emoji’s are the small digital reaction images used by millennials today. The movie’s plot focuses around Gene (T.J. Miller) who is a simple ‘meh’ emoji. Thats right, the entire movie focuses around the emoji that literally stands for being mediocre. While all other emoji’s are limited to one emotion for their entire lives, Gene possesses the ability to portray many emotions, making him a ‘defective emoji’ or a ‘glitch’. This leads him on a journey of self discovery with his friend the ‘High Five’ emoji (James Corden), bla bla bla. The plot is so basic and predictable that it isn't even worth writing out. The release of ‘The Emoji Movie’ raises an essential question - did they even try? I mean, there was obviously work put into the editing, special effects and (some of) the voice acting, but come on! Was there even an incentive for Sony to come up with a respectable product here? The answer is simple. No! There was no reason for Sony to put all their effort and time into ‘The Emoji Movie’ because they knew that it would do well either way. They take a concept that many millennials, especially younger people, can relate to (emojis) and they turned it into a run-of-the-mill underdeveloped kid’s movie. For this reason alone, thousands of parents were forced out of their homes by their kids to suffer through almost 2 hours of ‘The Emoji Movie’. But perhaps the most insulting aspect of ‘The Emoji Movie’ is not its underdeveloped plot, its lackluster characters or even the lack of effort put into the product. The most horrifying aspect of the emoji movie are all the different , completely shameless product placements scattered around the movie. Actually, ‘The Emoji Movie’ can be seen as a giant advertisement in itself. There is a 20 minute segment within the movie, where the characters are literally just playing ‘Candy Crush’, a popular smartphone game. At least some other movies choose to somewhat hide their product placements. Not the emoji movie. Instead, the moviemakers flaunt their 50 million dollar budget from product placements with no shame. This is unacceptable. When we go to see a movie, we are already paying for a product - therefore it is redundant to spend an entire movie advertising your product. Do not let this become a trend.
Luca Paul Scholze 6
Emily Taylor 7
TECHNOLOGY
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Ida Putu Wiweka Dharmasiddhi
GRAPHICS DESIGNERS NEEDED contact s03209@ishcmc.edu.vn for details
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Introduction to APEC 2017 On November 11, 21 world leaders will arrive in Danang for the culmination of a year’s worth of meetings regarding trade and economic policy in the Pacific region that has taken place in different locations across Vietnam. This summit takes place annually in one of the 21 member countries (Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, United States, Vietnam), and is known as the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) World Leaders’ Summit. This APEC summit will be one of the most significant meetings in recent years, as this is the first since the Trans Pacific Partnership, a proposed trade agreement that would significantly reduce tariffs (taxes on imports) between 12 of the 21 countries in APEC, was essentially killed by the US backing out of it. The countries involved in this compose of 40% of the world’s total GDP and ⅓ of the world’s total trade, while the United States alone holds almost 25% of the world’s total GDP. By reducing or eliminating tariffs, foreign companies can expand their markets in a country for cheaper, which increases the overall economic output of the country from which that company came from, and can potentially create new jobs and save consumers money in the other country. TPP went further than just eliminating tariffs, it even set standards for intellectual property rights and created labor provisions, aiming to give all workers fair wages and benefits, as well as outlawing child labor. For a growing economy such as Vietnam’s this would bring significant benefits to Vietnamese firms and consumers, and would raise the overall standard of living. Trump claimed to have pulled out of the agreement because by eliminating tariffs on imports from countries such as Vietnam, American companies would move manufacturing operations from the United States to Vietnam, where wages are cheaper. enable it to gain greater success in the world economy. In an interview with Jonathan Moreno, the chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ho Chi MInh City, he had the following to say about the future of TPP and Vietnam’s economy: “Vietnam has wisely been engaged in multiple free trade agreements (FTA) such as the EU-Viet Nam FTA and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. They did not throw all their eggs in the TPP basket. Vietnam might move forward with the so-called TPP-11 (essentially the TPP without the US). I hope they succeed with all these FTA's (especially those with high standards such as the TPP) because they will improve the opportunities for all countries. Although the U.S. might miss out on some of the benefits having pulled out TPP, American businesses will recognize the importance of investing in Vietnam and other countries party to these agreements so that they can stay competitive within these markets.” This summit will be a great opportunity for another country such as China to negotiate to become the 12th party to TPP, or for another FTA to be negotiated in its place. More than just TPP, “APEC provides Vietnam a great opportunity to highlight its economic growth and continue reform/activities which will enable it to gain greater success in the world economy,” Jonathan Moreno said. Vietnam’s APEC Committee has set out four “priorities” for the 2017 APEC Vietnam Summit: Promoting Sustainable, Innovative, and Inclusive Growth Deepening Regional Economic Integration Strengthening Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises’ Competitiveness and Innovation in the Digital Age Enhancing Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in Response to Climate Change Negotiations over these priorities will play a significant role in moving the Asia-Pacific economies into the future, as they aim to create agreements between countries that will create economic growth and expanded trade while achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, combatting climate change, and propelling small businesses who make up for a significant amount of jobs and a country’s GDP (just look at all the shops and restaurants you see in Saigon!). With high stakes for Vietnam’s economy, the outcome of this event could give us a glimpse into the next 20-30 years of Vietnam’s economic future.
Adam (AJ) Moreno 11
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Sungjun Min, currently a 12th grader, will be taking on the breathtaking role of the editor-in-chief. While his main role will be ensuring that the final draft is complete and has no errors under any circumstances, he will also be a consistent contributor to the editorial section. This year, with the implementation of paper-based newspaper, Jun will be working hard with our graphic designer to come up with a fine layout for the school’s first-ever print newspaper. He truly wishes ISHCMC Inquirer can be at the core of school communication. He is currently the SRC's public-relationts officer, has chairing experiences at various MUN conferences and loves playing sports (with the exception of golf).
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Rizana is a 12th grade student at ISHCMC. She will be contributing as an editor and a writer for the sections of Global News, Opinions and Entertainment. She is American Vietnamese and has been attending ISHCMC for 4 years. Her hobbies include baking, watching an unhealthy amount of YouTube and reading. She is very interested in cinema, linguistics, current affairs and general trivia.
Ethan is a handsome 12th grade student at ISHCMC. He will be fulfilling the role of Graphics Designer for the ISHCMC Inquirers. Having first made acquaintance with the basics of Photoshop in the 7th grade, he has put his unparalleled fluency with the program and its siblings into practice by making posters for various events both within and without the school’s boundaries, having interned at a media group and provided them with his high quality services. Equipped with a jocose attitude and an extensive wisdom in the art of graphics design, he will surpass all of his competition and become the very best, like no one ever was.
Alexia is an 12th grade student at ISHCMC. She will be contributing as a section editor and a writer for events, opinion articles, and creative writing. She is half-Italian and half-Filipino and has so far lived in Italy, Thailand, and Vietnam. Some of her hobbies include reading, writing, and watching TV shows. Her favorite quote is “Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
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Jed is a diligent 12th Grade Student at ISHCMC. He will be contributing to the ISHCMC Inquirers as the editor of the Global News section. He has had 5 years of MUN experience which has added to his knowledge of global affairs and politics. His goal in life is just to make it through the rigorous IB DP courses alive and completely sane. His hobbies when he is not completely depressed due to homework include waking his neighbours up by playing the drums, enduring the endless rhymes his friends find for his name and photoshopping dank memes for the enjoyment of his peers.
One of ISHCMC Inquirer’s newest additions to the team this year is Bart, Bartholomew Tanishq Gomes to be more precise. For those that are interested, he is an Indian and is currently completing his final year of the IB DP. He will be contributing to the ISHCMC Inquirers as a graphics designer, hoping to contribute his artistic and technological skills to help create aesthetically pleasing publications. With some prior Adobe Illustrator experience, working under Ethan’s spectacular supervision, Bart is confident to serve as a valuable member for the team. That’s really all you need to know about the one of the only real contenders for the ‘Best Member’ award! Throughout her life Luna has always been a passionate writer. Though relatively shy, especially throughout her younger years, she always managed to put her thoughts into writing. Whether through short stories, letters or poems, writing allowed her to bring across her point, even through her phase of awkwardness. Now, years later though more socially qualified, Luna still finds comfort in putting her ideas into written words, continuing to write creatively to cope with stress and times of hardship. As an all-round writer for the ISHCMC inquirers, she continues to express herself writtenly across a multitude of topics or global issues. Through adding a personal link to her writing, she aims to have people, regardless of age, gender or lifestyle relate to her words and develop their own opinions.
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Writing in the Arts and Entertainment section is Tuong Bui, a socially awkward kid who incessantly procrastinates, loves to sing and fails at typing self-introductory passages. He admits that he probably should not have admitted most of that, but hopefully it speaks to his style of writing. On a serious note, he also enjoys writing as a creative outlet (despite constant writer’s block), which was the catalyst for his decision to write for ISHCMC Inquirer. He hopes that he will be able to deliver interesting articles that don’t excessively read like teen romance novels or Wattpad fan-fiction due to influence.
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Emily was born in New Zealand, but has lived 14 years in Saigon. She arrived at ISHCMC when she was six. When she’s not overloaded with the DP, she enjoys travelling the world, eating ice cream and watching episodes of That 70’s Show. Back in the day, Emily was proud to be a founding member of ISHCMC’s first cheer squad in 2009. The cheerleading squad ended a year later and so did Emily’s cheerleading career. Since then, she has also enjoyed playing football and basketball. Emily has always enjoyed writing as it allows her to express her thoughts in a different manner. As a part of the ISHCMC Inquirers, she looks forward to bringing the ISHCMC community closer through her ‘Faces of ISHCMC’ articles.
Yena Seong is from South Korea and is currently in grade 10. As an opinion writer, she is responsible for writing articles “with cool heads, but warm hearts”mostly pertinent to pending issues ranging within the school, and beyond. She has a wide spectrum of interests, including journalism, politics, art and writing. She loves to record notes on arbitrary, abstract ideas from non-fiction/ fiction books, and tends to remain diligent and busy throughout the school year. Through the ISHCMC Inquirers, she is eager to inform the ISHCMC students of any deep-rooted problems behind every-day conventions; hopefully conveying constructive take-home messages.
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Geonwoo Ryu, better known as Daniel is an ordinary 12th grader taking IB DP program filled with hatred and agony due to excessive works given from the program. Over the past few months, he had been suffering from eternal cycle of assessments and tests. Now, he seeks to rest, only to realize that IB DP students ain’t got time for that. He has huge interest in designing, drawing and gaming. Over his academic years, many of his projects were based on either designing or drawing. He became very passionate about these when he encountered his very first video game, Pokemon Pearl version. The projects he went through have fostered better artistic skills and creativity.He is more than pleased to take part in ISHCMC inquirer group as a writer and graphic designer. Daniel is confident that he will be able to produce articles or designs with quality.
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AJ is a senior this year, and is enthusiastically counting down the days until he is finished with school. When he is able to escape the pile of college applications, IAs, and other work the DP throws at him, he can either be found in the pool, gym, or behind his computer. AJ has been swimming competitively since the summer of 2010, and is now using the gym and pool to help him achieve his goal of swimming on the varsity swim team at the United States Naval Academy, his dream college. He loves waking up early on Sunday mornings to watch college American football, and you name the sport, if AJ has time, he’s watching it. When not watching sports or swimming, he can be found reading or watching the news, attempting to figure out what on Earth is happening to the world of American politics.
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Dokyung Kim, more commonly known as Sam, is from South Korea. He came to ISHCMC 2 years ago from Shanghai, China because his father was assigned to Ho Chi Minh City by his company as a Chemical Plant Manager. Sam has joined ISHCMC inquirer to help him major in journalism or media in college. When he lived in Shanghai, he worked as a student newspaper writer for the school and the Korean community in China. Throughout his career as a student newspaper writer, he gained some experience, but he wants to learn more about the techniques and systems of writing newspapers as he thinks that he didn’t learn that much as a writer when he was in Shanghai since he was fairly young. As he grew up, he feels he has potential to write quality articles if he is guided and taught well.
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There once lived a young talent, he goes by the name of Vansh. He was quite a writer, at the tender age of just fourteen he started writing his own book. The book was about personal motivation and common teenage problems, though this may seem very formal, he enjoys both formal and informal publications. He currently reads ten minutes everyday, to relieve stress from the MYP program at school. He believes reading, or education in fact is the greatest gift given to mankind and the ones who apply themselves and use this education to make something productive are the most intelligent of the human race.Vansh’s speciality in writing should come as no surprise, it is motivational writing, he believes teens these days do not do enough and could be motivated further through his articles.
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Quinn is a tenth grader who always had an interest in writing, both in literature and journalism. He can write about pretty much anything really, well, anything BUT fashion, you let him talk about fashion and the next thing you know he will be analyzing the armor of crusaders. He likes to use sarcasm and exaggeration as his tool of “socialising” and “making connections”, and, from time to time, use it to win an (informal) argument. He plays video games as a hobby, no real/serious sports besides maybe swimming and badminton. Also, he attends MUN conferences from time to time.
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Juhyun, with a preferred name of Robin, is 12th grade DP student in ISHCMC. He is Korean, though not fluent in both Korean and English as natives. He has volunteered for Opinion Article Writing; however, shown a great interest in local news as well. His articles therefore will mainly consist of either or hybrid of local news and opinion article. His hobbies are Kendo, Music, and debating – whether small or huge in scale – with a passion. His motto is “You fool me once, shame on you.You fool me twice, shame on you.”
Wiweka is a 12th grade student at ISHCMC. He will be contributing to the ISHCMC inquirers as the photographer. He gained interest in photography because his father enjoys photography. Wiweka wishes to make ishcmc inquirers more memetastic through the art of photography. He is from Indonesia and has lived in Thailand, Indonesia and the United States of America. His hobbies include playing sports such as football, playing video games, listening to music and looking at dank memes from the internet.
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Aditya is a young bold grade 9 student in ISHCMC. Aditya is from northeastern part India. It is his second year in ISHCMC. He will be writing articles about school events, world news, service groups, arts, music, etc. He will be the freelance journalist for the ISHCMC Inquirer 2017/18.You might know that this student is a great beatboxer, but that is not what all he does, yet he is a big fan of EDM (electronic dance music). Cycling, swimming and producing music are some of his hobbies. This is his first time in the ISHCMC Inquirer. For him, it might be a little challenging as he is only in grade 8, but he is confident he will have a fun and rewarding time this year with the ISHCMC Inquirer team.
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Luca is currently in grade 12 and is very interested in trying out new things to learn. He has been at ISHCMC for 8 years, and will be here until his graduation in 2018. His biggest contribution to the group will be to be a photographer for the news events. His hobbies include spending time with friends, playing video games, and playing football in his free time. He aspires to learn more about photography by taking pictures of school events.
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SeungJae is a Korean who has been attending ISHCMC for 4 years. SeungJae was born in 2000 in Seoul, Korea. After completing grade 7, he moved to HCMC,Vietnam. Prior to residing in Vietnam, he didn’t have any experience of living abroad, so he was not able to communicate in English. Now, having adjusted with the English school curriculum, he become a person who likes to write in English over Korean. Recently, SeungJae began the IB DP program in ISHCMC and he chose the subjects that are related to language and media. After completing IB DP, he is planning to attend university in Seoul in order to study language and media. SeungJae is interested in Media & Communication, therefore, always keeps him updated with the latest issues by reading articles and magazines. SeungJae wanted to join the ISHCMC Inquirer since he knew the existence of the group. His main goal within in the ISHCMC Inquirers is to share information amongst the school community and build his career.