2020 in Review: A look at what happened at The Bite during this crazy year
This year has not been easy. We’ve experienced lockdowns, school shutdowns, way too much Zoom time, and canceled flights. Many of us have missed out on celebrations and time with family; we’ve worried about the health of our loved ones. To put it lightly: we…
REALITY BITES VALENTINE’S PODCAST: PART 4
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! If you’re reading this, then you must’ve really enjoyed our Valentines Series so far, huh? Well, let’s hope so; because after this one, we have another 5 episodes in store for you. For today’s episode of Love , we feature Mr. and…
REALITY BITES VALENTINE’S PODCAST: PART 3
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! We’ve finally made it to February break. As the Reality Bites podcasting team, of course we couldn’t leave you without content this week. So, to kick off the the start of this holiday, we bring you the story of Mr. Stanley…
Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast: Part 2
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! In today’s episode we continue the “Month of Love,” with our second Valentine’s Day themed podcast, featuring Mr. & Mrs. Hughes. The couple have quite an endearing love story, that begins here in Romania. And when it comes to the proposal……
Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast: Part 1
Happy Valentine’s Day to all our lovely readers! Whether today is a day full of flowers, or a day (and belly) full of chocolates (hello, bake sales!), we’re bringing you some Love Day Realness–with stories from AISB’s teaching couples. Today, we’re releasing the first of…
MUN Students Come Back from The Hague Winners
AISB’s high school Model United Nations (MUN) team traveled to the Netherlands during the last week of January, in order to compete in the annual THIMUN (The Hague International Model United Nations) conference. The event attracted 3,200 students from more than 200 schools around the…
Amnesty International Service Group Hosts Event to help ‘humanize’ the Roma Population
On February 13th from 8:10am-8:55am, the students from the service learning group Amnesty International are hosting an event in the atrium to start conversations on a controversial topic: the Roma population in Romania. There will be a guest speaker, Mr. Alexandru Zamfir Manea, who is…
AISB’s HS Robotics Team primed to compete on the world’s stage
Last weekend, our high school Robotics team participated in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge Demo, a two-day regional-level competition, attracting 986 students from 65 teams throughout the country. Our Vampires proudly secured 4th place out of 35 teams…
A Look at How Emojis have influenced the English language
Have you ever wondered where emojis came from and how they conquered our text messages? Are we communicating better or drawing away from words? How do they affect our culture and the English language? We all know that text messages are being used more than…
AISB Cafeteria Goes Vegetarian Starting Next Week
As of Monday, February 4th, the school cafeteria will officially become vegetarian. All snacks and lunches will include meat substitutes such as tofu, chickpeas, jackfruit, eggplant, and lentils. AISB Vice Principal Fiona Moss states that the change will take place because “meat is very expensive”…
The New $1000 iPhone XS: Is It Worth It?
Every year around September, Apple releases a new generation of the iPhone. Although the company claims to have improved their products with each release, customers have noticed that these “upgrades” come with notable price hikes. Apple’s sales remain consistent due to the big number of…
Blackout Poetry: Finding hidden meaning in the pages of old books
This is black-out poetry (a.k.a. found poetry or erasure poetry). You take an already existing text (section of a newspaper, page of a novel, etc.) and you black out the majority of the words on the page until you’re left with just a few –…
AISB Alumni Share Insight and Advice
Whether you’re currently preparing for (or, stressing out about) university, or if the idea of it is years away, being informed about college life is always important. The Bite connected with a few AISB alumns to get a few tips and opinions. Here’s what they had…
We tried 3 of the ‘best’ Asian restaurants in Bucharest. Here’s what we thought.
Have you been looking for a nice Asian restaurant in Bucharest? A place with a comforting atmosphere, good service, and most importantly, traditional food? Well, you’re in luck. We visited several of the purported best Asian restaurants in the city, and here were our three…
5 warm places to visit this winter break
Snowy winters are exciting, but the cold weather gets tiring after a while. If you’re looking for a warm escape from the freezing winters of Bucharest, below are some of the best destinations, along with prices and activities. Phuket, Thailand Flights: Thailand is a great…
Reality Bites Episode #1: The Personal Project
Welcome to our very first episode of The Bite’s new podcast, Reality Bites. This week, Niki and Mominah sit down with guests Jade, Gaya and Irina from 11th grade. As the tenth graders are finishing up their final products, this week’s episode discusses the Personal Project….
Top 5 Budget phones to buy before year-end
Looking back at 2018, there were some great, cheap phones released on the market. Below is a list of the top five phones among them, based on ratings on popular review sites. Since these are budget phones, they will not perform as well as a…
Don’t Know Where to go This Winter Break? Here Are Our Top 5 Dreamy Destinations
Excited to go skiing and feel the frosty flakes hit your face as you fly down the mountain? Ready to relax by the beach and to bathe in the crystal clear waters and sunshine? Want to go shopping in any shopper’s wonderland? Well, regardless…
AISB to enforce strict uniform and hair rules starting January
AISB Director Robert Brindley recently decided to implement a new dress code that includes uniforms and specific hairstyles for both boys and girls. While Brindley was absent from school to complete his surgery in Vienna, he visited the Vienna International School (VIS), where all students…
2018 CEESA MS Boys Football Recap
Earlier this month, our Middle School Vampires hosted the annual CEESA Football Tournament for the first time in five years. All AISB’s teams participated (A, B, C and D), along with other CEESA teams from Moscow, Kiev, Prague, Skopje and Sofia. Some CEESA giants didn’t…
Stuff the Bus is back at AISB to support families in Berceni
The snow is back, and Christmas is approaching. Once again, it’s time for AISB students to bring a little warmth to Berceni. Next Friday, on the 7th of December, all participating students will stuff the bus with bags of food to send to the disadvantaged…
Should you be brushing your teeth before or after breakfast?
We all brush our teeth before going to school (well, hopefully). But have you ever thought about whether it’s better to brush before or after breakfast? In order to see which way AISB students cleaned their teeth, we sent out a survey. We found out…
Q&A with High School Band Cobalt Dream
A couple of months ago, high school rock band Cobalt Dream performed at the first assembly of the year. The surprise performance left us with many questions. To answer these, The Bite got to interview the members of the Cobalt Dream: Shahar, Mathis, Ozan, Nick….
What’s going on with the Winter Ball?
In order to “bring our community together,” tenth graders Duru O. and Niki B., decided to plan a dance–AISB’s first Winter Ball. Unfortunately, due to lack of interest from the students, not too many people bought tickets. Some reasons have been: “Teachers being at the dance…
10 Must-See Movies to Watch this Fall
As the fall breeze and rainy weather starts to set in, what better way to spend your weekends than watching some of the most awaited movies of this year. Here’s a list of the ones you shouldn’t miss. A Star is Born Release Date: October 5th…
A Look at AISB’s First “Lunch Lounge”
Last Friday from 1:05-1:40, middle and high school students took the stage (or, atrium floor) to perform for their peers, during the school’s first-ever Lunch Lounge. MYP Music Teacher and leader of the event Courtney McDonald (along with the Arts Council), was very happy with…
An Inside Look at Bucharest’s Street Food Festival
If you’ve been in Romania for some time, you probably know that within the city of Bucharest lies the world’s second largest indoor arena, the Romexpo. But did you also know that every September, the arena is filled with the city’s best food trucks? This…
“STUFF THE BUS” VUELVE AL AISB A APOYAR LAS FAMILIAS EN BERCENI
La nieve está de vuelta, y la Navidad se acerca. Una vez más, es hora de que los estudiantes de AISB traigan un poco de calidez a Berceni. El próximo viernes, 7 de diciembre, todos los estudiantes llenarán el autobús con bolsas de alimentos para…
,,Stuff The Buss” s-a întors, cu scopul de-a ajuta familii din Berceni
Zăpada s-a întors, iar Crăciunul se apropie. Încă o dată, este timpul ca elevii AISB să facă o mică favoare pentru Berceni. Vinerea viitoare, pe data de 7 decembrie, toți elevii care participă la eveniment vor face autobuzul cu pungi de mâncare pentru a trimite…
“STUFF THE BUS” REVENU À AISB POUR SOUTENIR LES FAMILLES DE BERCENI.
La neige est de retour et Noël approche. Une fois encore, il est temps que les étudiants de l’AISB apportent un peu de chaleur à Berceni. Vendredi prochain, le 7 décembre, tous les étudiants participants rempliront le bus de sacs de nourriture à envoyer aux…
¿EN QUÉ LENGUA DEBES DE ESTAR APRENDIENDO?
Un estudiante mira fríamente un bloque de texto. El sabor amargo del café permanece en su lengua, tus hombros caídos, tu cabeza golpeándose y tus ojos tensos por tratar de entender lo que estaban leyendo. Frustrado, el estudiante recurre a un viejo amigo, confiable y…
Ce Limbă ar Trebuii să Înveţi?
Un elev se uită rece la un bloc de text. Gustul amar al cafelei persistă pe limbă, umerii lui coborâți, capul îi e greu și ochii obosiții și nu înțeleg ce citesc. Frustrat, elevul se duce la un prieten vechi, dar de încredere, având numele…
QUELLE LANGUE DEVRIEZ-VOUS APPRENDRE?
Un étudiant regarde froidement un bloc de texte. L’arrière-goût amer du café traîne sur leur langue, les épaules affaissées, la tête qui bat la tête et les yeux peinés de vouloir comprendre ce qu’ils lisaient. Frustré, l’élève se tourne vers un ami de longue date,…
¿SIENTES EL SUEÑO DEPÓSITO? AQUÍ HAY 5 FORMAS DE CONSEGUIR MÁS ZZZS DURANTE LA TEMPORADA DE EXÁMENES
¿Te sientes estresado con la cantidad de tarea que tienes? ¿Tienes muchos exámenes y evaluaciones que puedan venir dentro de poco? Puedes empatizar, entonces, con el 75% de los estudiantes en los EE. UU. Que no duermen la cantidad necesaria por noche, que es de…
Te simți obosit? Aici sunt 5 moduri de a putea dormii mai mult în sezonul de examene
Te simți copleșit de cât de multe teme ai? Ai multe examene și evaluări? Puteți să empatizați atunci cu 75% dintre studenții din SUA care nu primesc cantitatea necesară de somn per noapte, care este de 8-10 ore (Fundația National Sleep). Din cauza acestor statistici,…
Vous sentez-vous dépassé par la quantité de devoirs que vous avez? Avez-vous beaucoup d’examens et d’évaluations à venir?
Vous pouvez donc comprendre les 75% d’étudiants américains qui n’obtiennent pas la quantité nécessaire de sommeil par nuit, soit 8 à 10 heures (National Sleep Foundation). Graphique illustrant le sommeil des étudiants américains par nuit. Source: ink.niche.com En raison de ces statistiques, nous avons interrogé…
CALENDRIER DES PRATIQUES SPORTIVES DE CETTE ANNEE: POURQUOI FAUT-IL LES CHANGER?
Depuis le début de la saison sportive d’automne, les étudiants de l’AISB se plaignent des derniers temps d’entraînement. Qu’il s’agisse de ne pas avoir assez de temps après la pratique pour socialiser, de ne pas pouvoir faire ses devoirs à temps ou de rester coincé…
PROGRAMA DE PRÁCTICA DE DEPORTES MÁS TARDE ESTE AÑO: POR QUÉ NECESITA CAMBIAR
Desde el comienzo de la temporada deportiva del otoño, los estudiantes de AISB se han quejado de los últimos tiempos de práctica. Ya sea que no haya tenido suficiente tiempo después de la práctica para socializar, no poder hacer la tarea a tiempo, o quedarse…
Antrenamentele de sport târzii al anului acestuia: De ce trebuie să se schimbe
De la începutul sezonului sportiv de toamnă, studenții AISB se plâng de orele de practică întârziate. Indiferent dacă motivul este că nu au suficient timp să socializeze, nu au destul timp să-și facă temele, sau se blochează în trafic, elevii nu sunt fericiți cu noul…
Lunch Lounge: AISB’s New Form of Student Entertainment
AISB has experienced many positive changes during the course of this year; and in keeping with the spirit of improvement, lunch time will be made more entertaining. Starting today, monthly performances will take place in the atrium from 1:10pm-1:40pm. The Lunch Lounge will provide students…
Se rappeler de 9/11 SEAN WHITNEY, ENSEIGNANT A AISB, PARTAGE SON EXPERIENCE DE PREMIÈRE MAIN.
Les événements traumatiques survenus le 11 septembre 2001 ont laissé des traces permanentes sur des millions de personnes aux États-Unis et dans le monde. Sean Whitney, enseignant en soutien à l’apprentissage chez AISB, a été directement impliqué dans la documentation de la tragédie. Whitney a…
Rememorarea 9/11: Profesorul Sean Whitney din AISB își spune propria experiență cu atacul terorist
Traumaticele evenimentele care au avut loc pe 11 septembrie 2001 au lăsat cicatrici permanente asupra a milioane de oameni din Statele Unite și a întregii lumi. Sean Whitney, profesor de suport al învățării la AISB, a fost direct implicat în documentarea tragediei. Whitney s-a mutat…
RECORDANDO 9/11: AISB TEACHER SEAN WHITNEY COMPARTE SU HISTORIA DE PRIMERA MANO
Los eventos traumáticos que ocurrieron el 11 de septiembre de 2001 dejaron cicatrices permanentes en millones de personas en Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo. Sean Whitney, profesor de apoyo al aprendizaje en AISB, participó directamente en la documentación de la tragedia. Whitney se…
DIY Halloween Costume Ideas
Whether you’re attending AISB’s Zombie Run + Halloween Party tonight, or have plans for a party or trick-or-treating on Wednesday (you’re never too old, right?), chances are, some of you left it to the last minute and are without a costume. Fear not. Here are…
Everything You Need to Know About GDPR
Imagine this: You’re outside the Dean of Admission’s office at your dream college, waiting for your interview. Your heart is beating out of your chest and you’re trying to control your shaky hands. The Dean invites you in, you sit down, take a deep breath…
Memes Banned from AISB; EU’s Article 13 to Blame
On November 14, AISB will no longer tolerate the use of memes in school as the administration will enforce Article 13, the EU’s controversial copyright legislation. Article 13 states that: “Information society service providers that store and provide to the public access to large amounts of works…
Netflix Shows to Binge During October Break
Whether you’re traveling during the upcoming October break or staying in Bucharest, everybody deserves to relax after the stressful couple of weeks we’ve had. Here are some shows on Netflix that you can watch during the 9-day holiday: Friends (1994-2004) …
The New Schedule: Why The Change?
Most classes at AISB are now a staggering 85 minutes instead of the previous 55; and although it’s been more than a month, students still haven’t quite gotten used to the changes. What are the reasons for this change? Secondary Vice Principal Fiona Moss, who…
8 High School Actors to Perform “The Complete Works of Shakespeare in 90 Minutes” this Month
If you think Shakespeare is boring, the AISB HS Theater Department is about to prove you wrong. On the 25th and 26th of October, eight high school cast members will perform the easiest and funniest summaries of Shakespeare that you will ever find: “The Complete…
CEESA Canceled due to Stolen Air Pump
BUCHAREST, RO — Security guards at the American International School of Bucharest (AISB) have launched a school-wide investigation after an air pump was stolen from the P.E. department yesterday morning. The pump is the only one in possession of the school, and its absence means…
Theories and Conspiracies Surrounding The Catcher in the Rye
The internet is full of crazy conspiracy theories about all kinds of topics. But today, we’re looking at some that pertain to the novel current 10th graders are reading: The Catcher in the Rye. Published in 1951, the now infamous book by J.D. Salinger was…
Ask Anything: Shifting The Mental Health Conversation at AISB
One-fifth of teenagers are thought to have a diagnosable mental health disorder, as reported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, a staggering fifty percent of said teenagers suffer in silence, never receiving help. AISB’s counseling department, in order to combat the stigma…
What’s Happening Next Week? Trips and Experiential Week Confusion Explained
For years, AISB’s secondary students have looked forward to their grade level field trips in September. This year, however, grades 7-10 were disappointed to discover that this year, they’ll have to wait until May. Why are only the 6th, 11th and 12th graders having their…
Getting to Know AISB’s Secondary School Counselors
According to DS Psychology Group, “Adolescent counseling is not only for adolescents with personality or behavioral issues, but for [anyone] who may be confused or overwhelmed.” Okay, so that’s pretty much EVERY teenager. But who do we talk to, and how do we make an…
11 Helpful Tricks I Learned From Running A Service Learning Group
The IB strongly believes in giving back to the community. For high school students, one aspect of this is Service Learning; and with the new year starting, a lot of said students are considering leading a group themselves. The only problem is: how do you lead…
Wrapping Up Our 1st Year @ The Bite
The MYP Design Cycle: essentially seeing the need for a product, creating that said product and then evaluating it. Students choose to make all sorts of thing–3-D fidget spinners, furniture, simple robots, even articles of clothing. But what happens when you decide to create a…
AISB Teaching Community ‘Devastated’ Over Anthony Bourdain’s Death
Almost two weeks ago, Anthony Bourdain took his life, and the news has formed deep wounds within the international community. “He was our guide, our teacher,” says longtime expat Erin Connolly. “International teachers live uniquely transient lives; it was comforting to know that we could…
AISB First Impressions: Insights from new students, for new students
In the 2017-18 school year, AISB experienced its largest student increase ever; and the numbers will continue to rise, according to Catalina Gardescu, Manager of Admissions & External Relations, who estimates around 280 new students in August. We all know that being a new student at any…
Top 5 Music Festivals in Romania to Attend this Summer
Making plans for the summer is one of the hardest things a teenager has to do. You want to spend time with your friends, but as we all know, it’s still important to spend time with your family. There are numerous things that you can…
AISB Humanities Teacher Joel Warren Says Goodbye to AISB
A few months ago, a collective sadness spread throughout the secondary school hallways when MYP Humanities Teacher Joel Warren announced he was leaving AISB. After five years in Bucharest, he and his soon-to-be-wife Patricia Khalil (Ms. Patty), will be heading to Shanghai to start a…
I Tried Sleeping for 4 Hours a Day. Here’s What Happened
Constantly, I find myself watching TV shows and movies at 11 pm, with several hours of projects and homework due the following day. However, every time I encounter this situation, I’m always aware of how foolish this is, yet I still find myself dismissing logic…
Mother Tongue Committee Forms at AISB to Celebrate Multilingualism
A few months ago, AISB senior Beatriz de Almeida formed what is now called “The Mother Tongue Committee.” The group now consists of ten high school students who, along with External Languages and Student Leadership Coordinator Kate Sorrell, are on a mission to increase multilingualism…
Q&A with AISB’s Future Director, Peter Welch
When Dr. Robert Brindley came to AISB four years ago, he said he would change everything. And by the end of his tenure next school year, he will make good on his promise. From a new early childhood building to a massive secondary school expansion,…
The World Cup for Dummies
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest, most prestigious and most popular sporting event in the world. In 2014 (the last edition of The World Cup that took place in Brazil), one billion viewers worldwide tuned in to the finals between Germany and Argentina. The…
Feeling Sleep-Deprived? Here Are 5 Ways to Catch more Zzzs During Exam Season
Do you feel overwhelmed with the amount of homework you have? Do you have a lot of exams and assessments coming up? You may empathize, then, with the 75% of students in the US that don’t get the necessary amount of sleep per night, which…
Top 5 YouTube Channels To Help You Study
Do you know how many hours a day that you, as a person of the digital age, spend binge-watching YouTube videos? According to DreamGrow, YouTube is the second most popular social media platform as of April 2018, and usually, people spend at least one hour per…
5 Ways to Simplify Your Task Management
According to Atlassian, the average employee spends 2 hours recovering from distractions in a day. Whether you also find it difficult or not, it is quite clear from the results that self-organization and focus are not the easiest things in the world. As we all…
AISB Teacher Spotlight: Bryan Parnell shares his passion for film and his students
AISB students have gotten more interested in the creation of movies over the last few years, and a large part of this interest is due to the work of creative DP and MYP Film Teacher Bryan Parnell. We sat down with him to learn about…
Surviving The Nepal Earthquake: AISB Teacher Micah Smith Shares His Story
Micah Smith looked out over Bhaktapur, watching the dust rise as people’s homes caved in, and the ground shook beneath his feet. What he didn’t know was that he was witnessing an earthquake that killed over 9,000 people, leaving 22,000 injured and more than 3…
A Look at AISB’s Future Design Center
Our school is technologically advanced, and one might say that it’s one of the best in Eastern Europe, and the top in Bucharest. With its many assets (top teachers, large campus, modern gym, and sports facilities), the school still has room for improvement. The new…
Top 5 Makeup Tutorials to Watch to get the Look you Desire
There are many reasons to go on YouTube, whether it’s to watch popular YouTubers have fun or watch student films. But one of the most popular reasons is to watch the never-ending flow of makeup tutorials. The people making the tutorials, often known as “beauty gurus,” are…
Fun Workout Ideas to Replace Your Regular Old Gym Routine
Are you tired of running countless hours on the treadmill? Are you bored of your typical gym session consisting of squats, lunges, and sit ups? Thousands of teenagers want to stay in shape, but lose their motivation when they get stuck in the repetitive routine…
Fortnite Battle Royale for Dummies
As of January 2018, more than 45 million people were playing the PC/console game Fornite–making it the most popular game of all time, according to Epic Games. One of the reasons for the game’s massive fan base is its accessibility, and the fact that it’s…
Everything You Need to Know About the Personal Project
Personal Project: two words that evoke fear in any IB student. But what is it that really causes this anxiety, and what can we do to ease this stress? According to the IB website, “The MYP Personal Project is a student-centered and age-appropriate practical…
Feng Shui: What it is and How to Get it in Your Home
Do you believe in bad and good energy? Do you ever consider what energy flow is around you? How would you feel if you could take control over your fortune? Well, if you’ve ever thought about these things, you might want to consider learning about…
How to be a normal person (or at least talk like one)
This debate has been all over the internet ever since the creation of the little devil, the GIF. Many argue whether it’s pronounced GIF or JIF. Spoiler alert, it’s pronounced with a hard G. Now, before you lash out, hear us out. The first encounter Imagine that…
What it’s like to Serve in the Military after High School (with Q&A from a recent AISB Graduate)
Have you ever considered serving in the military after graduating high school? In our international community, this is a regular topic that is talked about in students’ futures. Students that serve before university are usually obliged, as their country makes it mandatory. However, this is…
Is DP Theater the Right Choice for You?
Have you ever found yourself wanting to explore your creative side and push yourself artistically? If so, taking DP Theater might an interesting option for you. The DP is known for being a rigorous academic program, challenging students and helping them explore material in science,…
Teachers are Joining Snapchat?!
The Bite is including a new update to its Snapchat site. Starting today (until May 25th), you’ll be able to watch your teachers and principals make morning announcements with silly filters on. Watch as AISB faculty enter the world of Snapchat (including bloopers, of course!),…
Online Counseling: Why It’s Worth A Try
Every teenager has heard, at least once, that what they’re going through (i.e. significant changes in behavior) is “just a phase.” However, this isn’t always the case. The Guardian recently reported that one-fifth of all adolescents are thought to have a diagnosable mental disorder; and…
Join The Bite’s 2018 Photography Contest (Prizes Awaiting!)
Are you someone who enjoys expressing themselves through art? Have you ever taken photography up as a hobby? Do you happen to be in need of a new polaroid camera? If so, we welcome you to join our 2018 Photography Contest! The theme: Building your own…
Following Your Passion: Why Is It Important?
What are the things that make you happy? What is that one thing you can see yourself doing your whole life? Be it painting, reading, writing, helping someone, cooking, singing, playing an instrument, or any other passion you have, philosophers have reflected on the power…
How Can You Overcome Your Fears?
Have you ever been so afraid of something that your heart felt like it was beating out of your chest? Body shaking so hard it looked like you were living through an earthquake? No matter what we do, fears will always find us– in our dreams,…
3 Ways to Keep Up Long Distance Friendships
Long distance friendships are hard. Going to an international school, we must say goodbye to lots of close friends, and sometimes it gets difficult to keep your relationships alive. For many, distance is a barrier; but with these tips, it won’t be anymore! Tip…
5 Affordable DIY Presents for Mother’s Day
Can you remember making those adorable crafts in the good old preschool days? The ones you would gift family members or friends? The ones that would be hung up on a wall in your house or on the fridge in the kitchen? These days, all…
3D Printing at AISB: Then and Now
3D printing is an innovative and revolutionary technological advancement that AISB has shown interest in over the years. The design curriculum has relied more and more on 3D printing, but what does its future look like at the school? The Beginning of 3D Printing…
Movie Review: Ready Player One
Ready Player One was released in Romania on March 30th and is Steven Spielberg’s 55th directorial credit. This movie is an action-packed blockbuster that has already grossed more than $475 million dollars worldwide, adding to Spielberg’s career-making $10 billion from box office sales. Ready Player One…
Opinion: Why Advisory Needs To Change
We have all been there before: it’s 12:50, and Block 4 is finished. Finally, lunch! But wait, no, it’s advisory time–time for you to go to a class, sit, and, well, do nothing. This time should be dedicated to working on whatever you’re falling behind…
Are we Messy or Just Creative?
Does your mom complain about your messy room? Is your desk mounted with so many clothes and books that it’s almost impossible to find what you’re looking for? Most people can relate; especially students. But there is, of course, some truth in the sentiment “a…
Top 5 Rappers Expected to Blow Up This Year
Are you tired of listening to the same old repetitive rappers over and over? Do you want to fill your playlist with some fresh music? If so, then you are in the perfect place. This article is going to cover the top five rappers who…
AISB Celebrates Earth Day Tomorrow With ‘No Electricity Day’
While today, April 22nd, is technically Earth Day, AISB’s Earth Day Committee has organized a very special, school-wide initiative to take place tomorrow: “No Electricity Day.” Earth Day at AISB Based on a Humanities project by two middle school students, the idea of going…
Avengers: Infinity War – What Can We Expect?
In August of 2011, Marvel’s Captain America introduced the tesseract, the first of a series of all-powerful relics called “Infinity Stones.” A year later, we were introduced to Thanos, a powerful Titan on the hunt for the six Infinity Stones, which have made several appearances across…
High School Choir and Band Head to Warsaw: What to Expect at CEESA
The Vampires headed to Warsaw yesterday afternoon, April 16th, to participate in the CEESA Combined Band & Choir Festival. After a month-and-a-half of practice, hard work, and passion, the students of AISB Band and Choir are prepared to perform in a spectacular concert together. While most…
The Truth About Veganism
Veganism has been a trending and growing movement, rapidly becoming popular amongst the biggest celebrities in Hollywood and top athletes around the world. A vegan diet boasts a significantly lower risk of developing deadly diseases and cancers, a longer and healthier life, and simply an…
Top 5 TV Show Fan Theories
Don’t we all have that one show that we’ve gotten hooked on? As fans, we all come up with interesting ideas about the characters and the plot. We’re then left to wonder whether they’re true or not. And once the show ends, we’re always craving…
From a Child to an Adult: AISB French Teacher Quentin Young Talks About Life
One of the newest teachers to AISB, MYP French teacher and CAS coordinator Quentin Young is well into his second year at AISB. As well as being an avid sports enthusiast and someone with a variety of different life experiences, he has an interesting background to…
The 5 Best Places to Take Instagram-worthy Pictures in Bucharest
Teenagers love taking photos everywhere. Our camera rolls are filled with hundreds of pictures that consist of selfies, portraits and landscape captures. However, out of all the hundreds of photographs, only a number are acceptable to upload to our Instagram pages. Since spring is here,…
BMW, Tesla, and Uber Leading the Race for Self-Driving Cars 🚗🚕🚙
As companies all over the world scramble to be the first to develop autonomous driving, it’s important to take a step back and understand how this dream is transforming into a reality. For the past several years, self-driving cars have been getting closer than ever…
The Art of Makeup From the Perspective of a Dermatologist
Almost 80% of the global female population wears makeup, but, according to Business Insider, makeup actually gets consumed mostly by young teenagers. The reason is that boys and girls start discovering more about themselves and better understanding their passions in high school. Has this industry brainwashed…
In Memory of Club Penguin
One year ago, around this time, millions of child-like hearts were broken as the best game in existence was shut down forever. Club Penguin was a massively popular online game where kids from all over to world created their own little penguin avatar to waddle…