January 2018
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Table of Contents Goodbye, 2017—Hello, 2018……………………….…….02 How to Mentally Prepare Yourself to Get..…………06 Back to School Monthly Comics: New year new you I guess?…….09 January Horoscopes……………………………….…….…11 Kim Jonghyun: A Star on Stage to A Star……………17 in the Skies
Articles by Anonymous: 5 Days in Japan………………………………………..22 Our Love Story…………………………….………….24
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Goodbye, 2017 - Hello, 2018 Ying-Hsin Lian (Eve)
→ New things to do in 2018 1. Help The World! There are many ways to contribute to our world. We can start simple by recycling, pledging to not eat or buy endangered animals, and many other things.
2. Relax You might not have had a chance to rest in 2017, and now 2018 is here: this is the perfect time. This year, you can try to relax and give yourself a pat on the back for doing so well in the past year.
3. Read New Books You might not be a book person, but this is a good chance to try something new! Find some good books, settle down on a comfy couch, and start reading your next favorite book.
4. Set Some Goals Sometimes, you lose your sense of direction in life. The best way to avoid and solve this problem is to set goals. It can be
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about the little things in life or even the bigger and more important things.
→ Wattpad Story Recommendations 1. Finding Love in a Coffee Shop The main character, Katie Holmes, is a person who LOVES caffeine. In fact, she’s kinda addicted. She’s in college and also takes care of her brother at the same time. Meanwhile… the cafe just down the street is full of handsome and drool- worthy baristas, including William Cerak, who has a mysterious scar on his wrist.
2. Hired to Love Meet Bennett, the extremely arrogant and rich guy with no manners. He hired Henley to be his fake girlfriend for six months. His plan is to pretend to be heartbroken and refuse to move on after these six months are up. The two are complete opposites, and when their worlds collide, with Bennett being the seemingly perfect one and Henley the broken down one, they just might fit together.
3. If We Had Paper Planes Logan and Tess met when they were in kindergarten. As they go through the ups and downs of life, we learn a unique life lesson: “If we had paper planes, we will be able to tell a
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love story beyond compare.” Told through hundreds and thousands of paper planes, this story will bring out your inner romantic self.
4. Take a Sip Two complete strangers have been sitting next to each other in a coffee shop for quite some time. The gentleman buys coffee for both him and the lady. The lady sits reading her beloved books while the gentleman reads his newspaper. Still, these two do not utter a single word to each other. One day, this all changes…
5. 00:00 00:00, a.k.a. Midnight. The time when Cinderella ran away from her one true love. She left something behind: a glass slipper. At 00:00, she ran away from him. However, she left nothing behind.
→ Wattpad Story Recommendations 1. Tour a Museum Being in a museum, surrounded by people and countless pieces of artwork can help you calm your mind. In the midst of all those people, with nobody you recognize, you can think about all sorts of things: problems you have been going through, some small things that you are trying to figure out, and almost everything else.
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2. Go Somewhere New Traveling to somewhere new can be refreshing to both your body and soul. Being somewhere new and meeting new people is a great thing to do once in a while.
3. Watching Strangers (A.K.A. “People Watching”) This activity sounds funny, but it sure is an interesting one. When you go to a public space and “people watching,” you often notice things you don’t normally see. Sometimes it’s sweet, and sometimes it’s hilarious; other times, you just observe the countless, different perspectives of life.
4. Stargaze If you can, of course. In the big city, all you can see is the bright night sky, polluted with light. This is a very serious problem. However, if you have the opportunity to stargaze, use it. Stargazing is a romantic thing, and it helps you realize how small you actually are in this big universe.
5. Take a Longgg Bath What’s better than relaxing in a warm bath with bubbles and music surrounding you? Nothing.
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→ Inspirational Quotes 1. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” Audrey Hepburn 2. “Worrying means you suffer twice.” -Newt Scamander 3. “Do what is right, not what is easy.” 4. “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” -Karim Seddiki 5. “If you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” 6. “Blue is a darkness weakened by light.” -Sarah McCarry 7. “As we grow up, we realize it becomes less important to have a ton of friends, and more important to have real ones.” 8. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” -Confucius 9. “Be kind to yourself, then let your kindness fill the world.” 10. “A promise is a cloud, fulfillment is rain.”
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How to Mentally Prepare Yourself to Get Back to School Yu-Lou Wei (Maggie)
Does anyone else get the "small" pang in the heart and a "slight" sense of stress when thinking about coming back to school after the break? The mere idea of getting back into the school routine, with homework to do and projects to grade, is a little depressing for students and teachers alike - but this is where this article comes in. Switching your holiday mode off, and turning your school mode on can be faster and less painful than you think!
1. Make A List Of All The Things You Look Forward To Both a mental or physical list works tremendously well. This can improve your optimistic outlook on school. If you can’t think of anything to look forward to, here are some ideas: You can see your friends everyday again! Basketball courts and chatting during lunch, and no more looking at your sibling (s) 24/7‌ If you are bored during break, school is definitely not going to be going at a slow pace, so you will not be bored trying to catch up in class. Learning new knowledge rather than being a couch potato. Feeling smart in class. Losing weight from eating canteen food all day etc.
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2. Adjust Your Sleep Schedule We all know sleep is important, but it is often the very first thing that is overlooked or sacrificed in the face of work or exciting movies on Netflix. One of the most dreadful feelings in the world is waking up before the sun is even up, and getting yourself to actually go to school. Therefore, during break, it is not uncommon to have people sleeping until late in the morning. Adjust your sleep schedule a few days before school starts so you can sleep and wake early; this is extremely important as well.
3. Go Over Your Work From Before The Break Geesh! Learning that chemistry unit felt like ages ago! Of course, I’m not telling you to study like we are about to take the final exam. That would be just horrible! Merely spending 10 minutes flipping over your notes and rereading the parts that seem a little fuzzy the night before class starts is great.
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Monthly Comic: New year new you I guess? Chern-tay Shih (Kevin)
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January Horoscopes Taurak Uppaputthangkul (Pink)
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn • Conservative and Realistic • Emotional, Practical, Loyal The best way to ensure that you and your special someone stay on good terms is to compromise. Don’t insist that you are right and they are wrong. Take time for yourself on the 4th and 5th, you need it. You’re totally tuned in to the vibe around you, so if you suddenly come up with some great ideas on the 15th or 16th, just go with it! Your positive energy will spread on the 19th, 20th and 21st, so have fun with it! You really need to tell them how you feel on the 24th, 25th or 26th. Don’t keep avoiding it! Romance ensues on the 29th and 30th. If you wake up on the 1st and realize that you have over-scheduled the first day of the year, take action and cancel plans! It’s not too late to say ‘no.’ It doesn’t hurt to be honest. By the 2nd and 3rd you will definitely see the benefits of being honest with yourself: You
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have more energy for the things you want to do! Try your best to go through things slowly on the 8th and 9th. Oh, and do invite your special someone to dinner on the 19th, 20th or 21st! You love helping people, so go ahead and do your magic on the 24th, 25th or 26th. You will end this month on a really, really high note on the 29th and 30th! If you cannot handle tired guests on the 1st at your place, do not throw a party the night before! Doing something cultural on the 4th or 5th, like checking out an opera or going to the ballet recital, would be wonderful. By the 10th and 11th, your cuteness will really make an impression on someone. You might get some kind of promotion or praise for a job well done! Go with your instincts on the 15th or 16th. They are right on. Your creativity should take the lead on the romantic 19th, 20th and 21st. Don’t take it personally on the 25th. Plan everything using reason on the 29th and 30th.
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces • Emotional and Sensitive • Intuitive and Mysterious You will start the year with a burst of energy, and your friends are going to be grateful. You should stop and think and look back on your life on the 4th and 5th. It would benefit you to take a little time out on the 10th and 11th. By the 15th and 16th, you definitely want to pay attention to your sixth sense. Mingle on the 22nd and 23rd. Everything is going great on the 24th, 25th and 26th. Go ahead and get some new projects going on the 29th or 30th.
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You are mostly likely going to be very loud celebrating your New Year. You’ll eventually calm down on the 2nd and 3rd, so you should probably hang out with a few of your close friends and share some time together. By the 6th and 7th, people are drawn to you (which could really enhance your life). Don’t make crazy ideas on the 12th, 13th or 14th. You are going to feel angry on the 19th, 20th and 21st, so let out your irritation in a productive way (like working out). Pay attention to your dreams on the 25th. You can’t go wrong if you help someone out on the 29th or 30th. You should be aware of your health on the 1st. Check if you are taking care of yourself enough - it’s important. Look for balance on the 4th and 5th, then be a little bit careful on the 6th and 7th. Let your thoughts and dreams wander on the 12th, 13th and 14th. You’re in for love and fun and success on the 15th and 16th. You are going to discover romance on the 19th, 20th or 21st. Mystery can be romantic, too, as you will see on the 24th, 25th or 26th. Deal with an issue on the 30th.
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius • Rational and Social • Friendly, Intellectual, and Analytical You are going to have an enjoyable New Year starting from the 1st. It is nice to be surrounded by the ones you love! Remember, as the year goes by, whenever you’re feeling down, you can definitely turn to these people. You would most likely catch someone’s eye on the 4th and 5th. A few business issues might overwhelm you on the 10th and 11th. A nice breathing course or
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yoga session will help to bring you some peace. Really focus on your physical self to counteract the headaches you might experience on the 15th or 16th. By the 22nd and 23rd, you will make lots of wonderful discoveries! Communicate more on the 29th and 30th. Spend the day with your friends (if you can) on the 1st. By the 4th and 5th, you should prepare yourself for great news! That low energy moment on the 10th or 11th is simply your body telling you to take a break. The 12th, 13th and 14th will be full of romance. Your world is full of beauty on the 19th, 20th and 21st, but do be careful not to overindulge. There’s a lot of emotion circulating in you on 24th, 25th and 26th. Don’t let it overwhelm you. The details are important on the 30th. Check them. Right at the start of the year on the 1st, you might want to devote a little bit of time to think about relationships, and you really should connect with them on the 4th and 5th. Go to the gym, or to yoga, or swimming on the 10th or 11th; even if you would rather laze around and eat chocolate cake, you could have that after you have worked out. You should take time to listen to the voice in your head on the 12th, 13th and 14th. Embrace the crazy things on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Don’t block out difficult emotions on the 25th. Pay attention to details on the 29th and 30th.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius • Passionate, Dynamic, and Temperamental • Intelligent, Self-Aware, Creative, Idealistic
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You are off for a pretty good start on the 1st! Enjoy this happy energy with someone you love! By the 4th and 5th, you are super ready to initiate! You need to stay grounded on the 10th and 11th. If you do, you’ll find yourself on the road to success. Try not to let any frustrations disturb you too much on the 15th. By the 17th and 18th, you’re exploring and discovering. You’re answering questions you never knew you had. A little flirtation could brighten your day on the 22nd, 23rd or 24th. Slow down on the 29th and 30th. Then hit the gym! You are going to start the year off in a pretty great way. You’re in a great mood. You’re in great shape. You’ve got great ideas. And the people around you are great! By the 2nd and 3rd, you might need to track your financial activities. Romance will be on your mind on the 8th and 9th. Listen to your heart and you can’t go wrong. Be patient of the 12th, 13th and 14th. Impatience is going to get you nowhere. You and a friend are off to a good start when you make plans for the future on the 19th, 20th or 21st. You could be feeling a little vulnerable on the 24th, 25th or 26th. Let the people close to you know, instead of getting defensive about it. You can achieve something thrilling on the 27th or 28th. Get to bed early on the 30th. Smile, celebrate, and enjoy the 1st! Thank your loved ones for making things so wonderful. By the 2nd and 3rd, you would be back to work mode. Lift your head once in a while to breathe in all that fresh air and take in your surroundings. You are going to feel the love and warmth again on the 8th and 9th. Get creative on the 12th, 13th
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and 14th. There’s going to be some romance on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Question your beliefs on the 25th. If everybody is driving you crazy on the 29th and 30th, then take a break.
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Kim Jonghyun: A Star on Stage to A Star in the Skies Pornnapa Huang (Coco)
(Notice! This article contains discussion about suicide. If you’re easily disturbed by this type of content, then please refrain from reading this article.
If you are in need of
support, you can always contact a trusted adult, Student Services at TCIS, or call The Samaritans of Thailand: 02-713-6793 (Thai), 02-713-6791 (English)) A tragedy struck when Kim Jonghyun, a member of global KPop group SHINee, passed away on December 18, 2017. His label, SM Entertainment, released a statement about his death at midnight KST. The company says, “our sadness cannot compare to his immediate family who lost a beloved son… Jonghyun was the
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ultimate artist, who loved music more than anyone.” Out of respect, I will not bring up his suicide note. As a fan, it pains me to write an article of an idol’s death. I remember listening to Jonghyun’s music for the first time and being amazed by his other work as well. He is the kind of artist that I aspire to be: an expressive and talented person. It took me a while to grieve, especially since I have never experienced a death of someone who I could relate to. I grew numb, tired, and frustrated at many statements from people who were not fans of his. Many reports make baseless theories about his death— something that I get sensitive about. That is why I have decided to write this article. I want people to see Jonghyun as someone who has done many groundbreaking actions in his life, not as someone who ended his life. Many would say there were “signs” of depression that people have ignored, but that’s definitely not true at all. Jonghyun was open about his depression, even in a conservative society like South Korea. He had a tattoo of a black dog and posted a picture of it on Instagram. The meaning behind the black dog is often associated with depression, an expression used by Winston Churchill for his depression. As a songwriter, Jonghyun wrote lyrics to comfort people or to express his mental illness. The hit song Breathe by Lee Hi is completely composed and written by
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Jonghyun, and the song tells the listener that “It’s okay to make mistakes sometimes because anyone can do so. Although comforting by saying it’s alright are just words.” He gives similar messages in his radio show, Jonghyun’s Blue Night. A depressed person in Korean society would often hear “everyone lives like that, you’re not the only one having a hard time” or “cheer up.” Jonghyun says, “the truth is, the [depressed] person also knows that… But they can’t do it.” Jonghyun was an expressive person. He had gone under fire for setting his Twitter’s profile picture to represent a letter from the LGBT+ community, going as far to personally message the author of the letter in concern. He is also known for going against his company, SM Entertainment, and the Korean music industry as well. SM Entertainment is a company that has held back artistic freedom for their artists, but Jonghyun was able to produce many works alone under the company. I hope that my article brings clarification to Jonghyun’s death. Although it is a tragic end, I feel happy that he has accomplished many great things in his life. From this event, I also hope that people can learn to be more sensitive and be more kind to one another. Our school has a large K-Pop fandom, so I definitely think that we can learn and improve from Jonghyun. If you feel troubled or sad, it would be best to find someone you trust to talk to. (It is easier said than done, but I believe in you!! Our counsellors are not paid for nothing, and have the tools and experience to handle any situation, trust me.)
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Sources: Stella (SonexStella). “[TRANS] SM Entertainment’s full statement regarding SHINee Jonghyun’s passing. #RIPJonghyun Source: http://bit.ly/2ARb1ef .” 18 Dec 2017, 9:59 p.m. Tweet. Chance, Sue. “Chance Thoughts.” Chance Thoughts: Churchill's Black Dog, Jan. 1996, www.healthieryou.com/exclusive/chanceth0196.html. Maurício. “Lee Hi (이하이) - Breathe (한숨).” Color Coded Lyrics, 17 Mar. 2016, colorcodedlyrics.com/2016/03/lee-hi-ihai-breathe-hansum. minyeodan / prev. luminous-point. “[eng sub] SHINee Jonghyun, how to comfort someone (Blue Night Radio).” Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 18 Dec 2017. Web. 29 Dec 2017. Yu, Seulki. “SHINee's Jong Hyun under Attack for His Support of the Sexual Minority.” DramaFever News, 17 Dec. 2013, www.dramafever.com/news/ shinees-jong-hyun-under-attack-for-his-support-of-the-sexual-minority-/.Intext
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5 Days in Japan
In November, the robotics crew went to Japan for the annual Vex robotics competition. We left Thailand on Friday, and arrived Japan on Saturday morning. It was about 1:00 a.m. when we arrived at Narita Airport, and it took us one hour to get to the hotel. Everyone was exhausted when we arrived at the hotel and was ready to sleep. However, just when we were ready to enter the hotel to sleep, our stomach told us otherwise: we picked up a faint, yet delicious, scent from far away. We immediately dropped our bags, and followed the smell towards a ramen shop. The shop was brimming with soft light, as if inviting us inside. Right after we entered, we saw tables full of businessmen. That moment I experienced a true sense culture shock—I was expecting an empty store. We sat down and had a fine meal. From that day on we came to that shop nearly every night because we were busy with robotics until midnight. We repeated our routine: sleeping at 3 a.m. and waking up at 7 a.m. for 3 days in a row. It was an exhausting yet enjoyable experience. We truly experienced how Japanese businessman live their lives, and realized what kind of
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hard work we will have to face in the future. For the last two days, we traveled to two famous places in Japan—Akihabara and Shinjuku. Akihabara is known for their entertainment , where people can enjoy Japan’s famous animation and electronic shops. Shinjuku is the opposite of Akihabara: it covers a larger variety of interests because of the number of department stores they have. It is one of the busiest places in Japan where the JR (Japanese railway) serves over two million passengers every day. That’s how we experience life in Japan: getting pushed and squeezed around the city. Five days past in a flash, yet we still can’t forget the memories of Japan.
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Our love story Roomer of your heart It 's been one year For me to hear About All those rumors
It 's not going to hurt me Unless it 's all because of that she And I miss your sense of humor Cause I once was the roomer O h my, blood, sweat and tears All the memory, long last as if it was our history
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This Issue’s Howlers
Daina Petronis Advisor and Editor
Ying-Hsin Lian (Eve) Columnist
Chia-Wen Hsu (Gill) Writer
Yu-Lou Wei (Maggie) Editor and Columnist
Taurak Uppaputthangkul (Pink) Editor and Columnist
Pornnapa Huang (Coco) Columnist
Chern-tay Shih (Kevin) Cartoonist
Grace Natalee Tirabassi Layout designer
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