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    AISB, Videos

    The Bite visits the 2023 Terry Fox Run

    The News Broadcasting Team takes you on a tour of the annual Terry Fox Run experience held at the AISB…

    Nicole P., 14 hours ago
    News, Romania

    Living Through a Demographic Shift: Foreign Workers Flood into Romania

    Outside the immigration office in Romania, a queue is forming. You line up in the crowded alley, waiting for your…

    Marta R., 4 months ago
    AISB, Global

    Earthquake Strikes Turkey: AISB Responds

    On Monday, February 6, 2023, Turkiye experienced a devastating earthquake that caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The earthquake…

    Ayse D., 4 months ago
    Global, News

    Earthquake Shatters Turkey: Romania Responds

    On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeast of Turkey, near the Syrian border, causing widespread destruction. Massive…

    Alya A., 4 months ago
    AISB, Guide

    SPECIAL REPORT: Experiential Week!

    From May 8 through 12, grade 7-10 students went off-timetable to engage in a over 16 trips. As opposed to…

    Chuck Adams, 4 months ago
    AISB, Featured

    Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure in AISB 

    Despite being a prominent issue in our community, sexual harassment is not often definitively recognized or acknowledged at AISB. However,…

    Zohar S., 4 months ago
    AISB, Featured

    Dorobanti to Pipera: How Has AISB Changed Over the Years?

    Have you ever wondered what AISB was like before you attended? As an international school, students come and go all…

    Calla L., 4 months ago
    AISB, People

    Meet AISB’s Next Director: Rachel Caldwell

    At the end of this school year (2022/2023), Peter Welch will end his time as director of The American International…

    Daria A., 6 months ago
    AISB, Animals

    Care Bears: A Photo Essay from AISB’s Trip to Libearty Bear Sanctuary

    Today, March 23rd, the world celebrates International Bear Day – a day dedicated to acknowledging these wondrous animals and raising…

    Iulia P., 6 months ago
    Global

    What are the Iran Decency Protests?

    After months of protests, activists claim that the Islamic Republic of Iran’s “morality police” might be abolished. But what are…

    Bennu A., 8 months ago
    AISB, Media

    Photo Essay: Romanian week at AISB

    Romanian week started on the 24th of October and was organized with the help of the AISB Romanian Teacher Mrs….

    Nichita C., 10 months ago
    AISB, Videos

    Behind the scenes of “The 39 Steps”

    Have you ever wondered about the thrill, the excitement, the fear that comes with performing live theatre? In this video…

    Sofia D., 10 months ago
    Global, Human Interest

    Effects of the Russia-Ukraine War on Students In Our Community

    The Russia-Ukraine war started in February 2022 and has affected millions of people in Ukraine and beyond – including several…

    Zohar S., 11 months ago
    AISB

    A Preview Of AISB’s Fall Production: The 39 Steps

    To start the year off with a bang and celebrate the revival of live theatre post-COVID-19 pandemic, new MYP/DP Theatre…

    Pia B., 11 months ago
    Health, News

    Overruling of Roe V. Wade affecting Romania: the legality of abortion

    For a significant period of time now, it’s been difficult to turn on the news without hearing anything about the…

    Bennu A., 11 months ago
    AISB, CEESA

    CEESA is Back!

    The long-awaited return of CEESA tournaments is here and student-athletes, coaches, teachers, and parents could not be more excited!  CEESA…

    Catrina S., 12 months ago
    AISB, Review

    AISB’s Terry Fox Run 2022

    Who Was Terry Fox? When he contracted bone cancer at 18 years old, Terry’s right leg was amputated to try…

    Razvan I., 1 year ago
    Global, Tech

    NASA’s Plans to Revisit the Moon: The Artemis Mission

    Ever since the Apollo moon landings in the late 1960s, we haven’t seen as many groundbreaking feats from NASA. Apollo…

    Clara D., 1 year ago
    AISB, Photo Essay

    Photo Essay: AISB’s Rock in the Park 2022

    On Thursday, June 16th, 2022, with summer vacation right around the corner, our whole school got together for our last…

    Nichita C., 1 year ago
    AISB, Human Interest

    Journalism Teacher Jennifer Stevens Leaves AISB

    Upon her arrival to Romania, Jennifer Stevens had no idea that she would spend the next five years building an…

    Pilar G., 1 year ago
    First person, Human Interest, News

    The Pechersk School International of Kyiv Community: Displaced Across Time Zones as the War Rages On

    When the American Embassy in Ukraine advised citizens to evacuate the country on January 23rd, my parents quickly packed our…

    Victor Pascu, 1 year ago
    Global

    The Ongoing Ukrainian Refugee Crisis & Human Trafficking: What we Know

    When Russia invaded Ukraine on the 24th of February, millions of people prepared to flee their homes and expose themselves…

    Tai T., 1 year ago
    AISB, Human Interest

    AISB’s Secondary Leadership Shakeup: The Teachers who are Stepping Up & The Team’s Vision for Next Year

    As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, reorganizations in the school’s leadership structure are already being planned for…

    Kyran O., 1 year ago
    AISB, Photo Essay

    AISB’s Middle School Play “Channeling Grimm” This Friday and Saturday

    On Friday, June 3rd, AISB’s theater will host the school’s first indoor drama production since November of 2019. Thirty middle…

    The Bite Staff, 1 year ago
    Features, Local

    The ones the system failed: Two victims speak out on Romania’s systemic corruption

    In 1966, Romania’s communist party banned the use of birth control and abortions with the intent to build a larger…

    Pilar G., 1 year ago
    AISB

    AISB’s Earth Week to Take Place After Break: Here’s What to Expect 

    This year’s Earth Day falls during our spring holiday, so AISB’s Earth Week will take place when we return, from…

    Aniek G., 1 year ago
    Global, Opinion

    Amid War, DP Students from Ukraine and Russia Tasked with Difficult Decisions about Exams

    Since the advent of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Baccalaureate organization (IB) has been under pressure to communicate its…

    Kyran O., 1 year ago
    Local

    UTCB students take on the ‘full-time job’ of running the university’s refugee center 

    In what appears to be a normal dorm room located in the corner of one of Universitatea Tehnică de Construcții…

    Luca M., 1 year ago
    Local, News

    Isaccea Border Crossing: Without Organized Transportation Options, AISB Teachers Found Themselves Stepping up to the Driver’s Seat

    On March 5th, at 6:30am, a group of six teachers (Rita McDermott, Byron Farrow, Peter Stanley, Hanan Abdou, Gustavo Echeverry,…

    Tai T., 2 years ago
    Global, News

    Egyptian students escape Ukraine through Romania, now wonder what the future holds 

    Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine, Ahmed Abosnan and 60 other Egyptian medical students heard the first bombs fall in their…

    Marta R., 2 years ago
    AISB

    AISB Hosts 24-Hour Run to Raise Money for Ukraine

    This Friday and Saturday, AISB will host a “Peace for Ukraine Community Run” to raise money for the International Committee…

    The Bite Staff, 2 years ago
    Local, Photo Essay

    Bucharest’s Main Train Station Welcomes Refugees from Ukraine

    As the war intensifies and people from Ukraine continue to flee their homes, feelings of chaos and uncertainty escalate in…

    The Bite Staff, 2 years ago
    AISB

    Theater Returns to AISB with an Old School Touch

    Sit down, relax, and put your hands together for the long-awaited return of performing arts to AISB.  This Saturday, a…

    Luca M., 2 years ago
    AISB, Human Interest

    Four AISB Students Receive MYP Innovators’ Grants to Fund Passion Projects

    Two AISB student groups have been awarded the prestigious MYP Innovators’ Grant—a recognition given to only 30 students worldwide. This…

    Pilar G., 2 years ago
    AISB

    It’s Banned Books Week at AISB: Here’s everything you need to know

    Have you noticed one of the book shelves in the AISB library is wrapped in caution tape? Well, that’s because…

    The Bite Staff, 2 years ago
    Local, News

    COVID Numbers Climb in Romania, Yet Vaccine Rates Remain ‘Disastrously’ Low

    Romania’s reported Covid-19 cases have doubled over the last week. This comes after the reopening of public schools and the…

    Razvan I., 2 years ago
    AISB, Videos

    Watch: Terry Fox Event Brings AISB Community Together Again

    The Terry Fox Run made its return to AISB’s campus on Saturday morning, once again raising awareness for cancer research,…

    Luca M., 2 years ago
    AISB

    The Terry Fox Run Returns to AISB this Saturday

    AISB’s annual Terry Fox charity run will take place this Saturday, September 11th. This comes as a welcomed surprise, after…

    The Bite Staff, 2 years ago
    Features, Local

    The Evolution of Romania’s Orphanages: How NGOs are fighting against a history of institutionalization

    March 1990, Cighid Orphanage in Romania. A squeaking wood door opens to a dark room with no source of natural…

    Dorian M., 2 years ago
    AISB, News

    MS Theater Premiere of ‘Dr. Evil and the Pigeons with Lasers’ and ‘If They Could Talk’ This Friday

    After three long months of preparing, the Middle School Theater Production Team has finalized their two Zoom plays: ‘Dr. Evil…

    Mia C., 2 years ago
    Features, Local

    ‘Collective’ Director Alexander Nanau on Romania’s systemic corruption and what an Oscar would bring to the country

    In November 2015, more than 25,000 protesters flooded Bucharest’s streets—the largest demonstration since the fall of communism in 1989. “Corruption…

    Iulia P., 3 years ago
    AISB

    It’s Human Rights Week at AISB. Here’s What You Need to Know

    From March 1st to March 5th, AISB’s Amnesty International students will host Human Rights Week, in an effort to “recognize…

    Kristina M., 3 years ago
    Features, Local

    The Beginning of the End: A Look at Romania’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout

    In mid-December, Romanian authorities announced that the country would start its vaccination rollout on the 27th—giving us hope that all…

    Natalia D., 3 years ago
    AISB, Local

    How AISB Children’s Rights Organizations have been affected by the Pandemic

    Before March, many of AISB’s students spent time visiting pediatric hospitals, playing with underprivileged children, and teaching English to Romanian…

    Kristina M., 3 years ago
    AISB, News

    Upper Secondary Drama Production ‘Fossils’ Streams This Friday

    On December 11th, at 6:30pm, the AISB drama department will do something they’ve never done before: premier their winter production…

    The Bite Staff, 3 years ago
    AISB

    AISB Charity Event ‘Stuff the Bus’ Continues, Despite Pandemic Restrictions

    The school’s service group M.A.D. (Making A Difference) has been hosting ‘Stuff the Bus’ for many years—providing the small town…

    Caileigh J., 3 years ago
    AISB

    FILIA Service Group Creates AISB’s First Sexual Harassment Policy

    At the end of last school year, 12th graders Anna K, Stefana M, and Ana Maria P started a school…

    Adi S., 3 years ago
    Local

    Coronavirus in Bucharest: How and where to test for it

    With the new round of restrictions in place, and COVID numbers climbing, most of us have started to worry about…

    Charlie K., 3 years ago
    Features, Local

    It’s LGBTQ History Month. Here’s how Romania has Played a Part

    It all started in October 1994, when Professor Rodney Wilson came out to his history class. He was teaching students…

    Iulia P., 3 years ago
    Local, News

    Back to Normal? A Q&A with Romanian public school students about returning to campus

    Schools in Romania welcomed students back on the 14th of September — six months after closing due to the COVID-19…

    Maria A., 3 years ago
    AISB, News

    Going Back to School During a Pandemic: A Look at AISB’s New ‘Adapted Model’

    AISB students returned to campus on September 14th, nearly six months after the school first shut its doors due to…

    Yaman K., 3 years ago
    AISB, News

    AISB Hosts 20th Annual Terry Fox Run Online

    The most anticipated back-to-school charity event, Terry Fox, will be held virtually this year. Starting Sunday, September 20th and continuing…

    Alex S., 3 years ago
    AISB, Features, Human Interest

    Saying Goodbye to Departing Bite Staff Members

    It’s the end of the school year at AISB and many teachers and students are returning home or leaving for…

    Kristina M., 3 years ago
    Global

    What Distance Learning has really been like for Chinese Students

    Since mid-February, Chinese schools have been closed, giving way to the large-scale implementation of distance learning. But with millions of…

    Chi Z. & Kristina M., 3 years ago
    Local, News

    COVID-19’s Toll on Romanian Public Schools

    Starting from the 11th of March, nearly 7,200 Romanian public schools were closed due to COVID-19, with a virtually unknown…

    Daria M., 3 years ago
    Local, News

    How the Coronavirus is Affecting the Romanian Economy

    COVID-19 has impacted everybody’s lives drastically over the last couple months, and while the social effects are felt by everyone,…

    Daria M., 3 years ago
    Local, News

    Romania’s Waste Problem: Why are we importing trash from abroad?

    “Romania is drowning in waste and most of the landfills are overflowing.” –BBC Correspondent Nick Thorpe Last October, a BBC…

    Gaby W., 3 years ago
    AISB, Global

    AISB’s Earth Week: How COVID-19 is Impacting the Environment

    This article is part of our Earth Week series, created to support an AISB student-led initiative. Visit their official website…

    Iulia P., 3 years ago
    AISB

    It’s Mental Health Awareness Week at AISB. Here’s What You Need to Know

    Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) starts today, and it’s all online! Each day will have its own theme, with corresponding…

    The Bite Staff, 3 years ago
    Global, Local, News

    Coronavirus: the impacts from a human rights perspective

    As of April 2nd, the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 950,000, with 40% of the global population living…

    Flora P., 4 years ago
    AISB, News

    AISB’s First Ever Human Rights Week Starts Monday, and It’s Online!

    AISB’s very first Human Rights Week will start next Monday, March 30th. This week-long event is going to be hosted…

    Alex S., 4 years ago
    Local, News

    HIV in Romania: What do we know?

    According to UNAIDS 2018 Country Factsheet, there are 18,000 adults and children living with HIV in Romania. Of those, only…

    The Bite Staff, 4 years ago
    Global, News

    A Students’ Quick Guide to the US Presidential Election Race

    Even though the United States presidential election isn’t until November, the primaries are in full-swing, and the media is heating…

    Jaden W., 4 years ago
    AISB

    A look into another year of Speech & Debate at AISB

    For the Speech and Debate team members, this year was full of hard work and well-deserved accomplishments. Just recently, the…

    Kristina M., 4 years ago
    AISB, Global, News

    “I AM NOT A VIRUS”: ASIAN STUDENTS FACE XENOPHOBIC BULLYING & HARASSMENT

    On January 30th, the World Health Organization declared Wuhan Coronavirus a global health emergency. As of February 12th, there have…

    Chi Z., 4 years ago
    AISB, Opinion, School Issues

    Should You Take a Gap Year?

    It’s that time of year: seniors are starting to apply for universities, deciding on programs, getting conditional offers, and planning…

    Altea M., 4 years ago
    AISB

    CEESA Robotics Tournament Comes to AISB This Friday and Saturday. Here’s what to expect

    On February 7th and 8th, our Vampires robotics team will compete for the chance to participate in another World Championship…

    Paul S., 4 years ago
    AISB, Videos

    The Bite’s First-Ever ‘DP Wellness Week’ Starts Monday

    At the beginning of the year, CAS Journalism students were asked to plan a week of content for The Bite….

    The Bite Staff, 4 years ago
    AISB, News

    Our greenhouse needs to be revamped. Here’s how to help

    AISB has a greenhouse behind the secondary school building, yet almost nobody knows about it. Several teachers want to rebuild…

    Kristina M., 4 years ago
    AISB

    Photo Essay: What happened at our first-ever ‘Mustache Bash’

    This Monday during lunch, The Bite organized a party to celebrate the end of Movember. There was food, a mustache…

    The Bite Staff, 4 years ago
    AISB, Features, Human Interest

    Award-Winning Author Matt de la Peña Visits AISB

    On November 14-15, Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña came to AISB and shared his career story with secondary…

    James V., 4 years ago
    Advertorial, AISB

    Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Stuff The Bus

    The long-held school tradition ‘Stuff the Bus’ is coming back next month. On the week of December 2nd, AISB students…

    Nico O., 4 years ago
    AISB, CEESA, Local

    The First-Ever CEESA-Wide Pride Conference takes place this weekend

    On Friday and Saturday, the International School if Prague (ISP) will host the first-ever CEESA-wide Pride conference. We talked to…

    Kristina M., 4 years ago
    AISB

    AISB’s Annual Harvest Festival is this Saturday. Here’s what you need to know

    Autumn is here, and with it comes a harvest! This Saturday, November 23rd, from 11am-4pm, the PTO is hosting AISB’s…

    Chi Z., 4 years ago
    AISB, Arts & Entertainment

    High School Play ‘Brainstorm’ Next Thursday and Friday

    On November 21st and 22nd, a group of high schoolers will perform AISB’s first student-written theater production, Brainstorm. Here’s all…

    Laila D., 4 years ago
    AISB, CEESA, News

    AISB Starts its First-Ever LGBTQ+ Group

    After a long period of “jumping through hoops,” AISB has finally started its own Pride group. Led by Journalism Teacher…

    Kristina M., 4 years ago
    Features, Global

    A Movember Issue: Why are so many men taking their own lives?

    Things are starting to get hairy, but for a great cause. This month, Movember  is all about spreading awareness to…

    Flora P., 4 years ago
    AISB

    AISB’s Halloween Spirit Week in Photos

    In celebration of Halloween, AISB organized a “spirit week” for students to have some fun and demonstrate their school spirit….

    Alex T., 4 years ago
    AISB, CEESA

    AISB High School Boys CEESA Volleyball Games this Friday and Saturday

    This weekend, teams from all around central and eastern Europe will come and play in this year’s high school boys…

    Altea M., 4 years ago
    AISB, School Issues

    Environmental Impact of CEESA Trips: How Can AISB Make A Difference?

    AISB gives its students the amazing opportunity to travel and participate in CEESA tournaments across Eastern Europe. However, flying hundreds…

    Tea D., 4 years ago
    AISB, News

    Multilingualism Matters: A look into what happened at this year’s Mother Tongue Conference

    On October 26th, AISB hosted its first-ever Mother Tongue Conference, which explored two crucial aspects of our diverse community: mother…

    Selin N., 4 years ago
    AISB, Arts

    Carving Spooktacular Pumpkins for Halloween

    On the 26th of October, PAVEL Service Group visited Fundeni Oncological Hospital to carve pumpkins with the children. Meanwhile, AISB…

    Altea M., 4 years ago
    AISB, Health & Beauty

    Movember is back: What is it and how you can participate

    In 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, two guys had a conversation about mustaches. Questions like, “Why did the mustache disappear?” and…

    The Bite Staff, 4 years ago
    AISB

    What to Expect from AISB’s 2nd Annual Zombie Run

    Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 29th) from 6pm-8pm, the PTO is hosting their second annual “Zombie Run.” To find out what’s in…

    Kristina M., 4 years ago
    AISB

    Details on Next Week’s Spirit Week

    Remember the fun house events we had in September? Well, the house system is really kicking off now, with a…

    Yoav R., 4 years ago
    AISB, News

    An Insider’s Look at AISB’s House System Launch

    On Friday, September 20th, students from grades 7-10 were separated into four houses – Red, Orange, Blue, and Purple –…

    Nico O., 4 years ago
    AISB, CEESA, Sports

    A Look Into Fall Sports Season: An Interview with the Coaches

    With the AISB fall sports season in full motion, students and coaches are preparing for the upcoming CEESA competitions starting…

    Yoav R., 4 years ago
    AISB, Arts & Entertainment

    AISB Launches Its Second Year of ‘Lunch Lounges’

    On Friday, September 20th from 1pm-1:40pm, secondary students kicked off another year of the Arts Council’s “Lunch Lounges.” Seven spectacular…

    Kristina M., 4 years ago
    Global, Local, News

    ‘There is no Planet B’: A Look into Bucharest’s Climate Strikes

    Last Friday, four million people across 180+ countries took to the streets to demand governmental action on climate change. Protestors…

    Flora P., 4 years ago
    AISB, News

    What’s the deal with the new house system? Here’s everything you need to know

    On Friday, September 20th, AISB is launching a new house system. (Think Harry Potter sorting, but with colors, and without…

    Nico O., 4 years ago
    AISB

    What Happened at This Year’s Terry Fox Run

    Last Saturday, AISB hosted the Terry Fox Run for the 19th time. Organized by Athletics Director David Hughes and Service…

    Altea M., 4 years ago
    AISB, Features, Listicles

    A Look at AISB’s Service Learning Groups

    Now that the first day of school is over and done, it’s time to start getting back into the routine–and…

    Kristina M., 4 years ago
    AISB

    Dr. Brindley to Leave AISB with a Strong Legacy

    If you weren’t in the AISB theater during senior awards, it ended with Mr. Ian Edwards yelling, “Didn’t you forget…

    Tea D., 4 years ago
    AISB

    How a trip to ISP could shape the future for AISB’s LGBTQ+ community

    After Mara T. wrote the article, “Romania’s LGBTQ+ Community: Why AISB Needs to Lead the Charge on Acceptance,” she was…

    Mara T., 4 years ago
    AISB

    Get Ready to Rock in the Park

    On June 13th from 3:15pm-6pm, AISB’s courtyard will transform into an outdoor music festival–with 14 different musical acts taking the…

    Natalia D., 4 years ago
    Local

    AISB Library hosts its first-ever LGBTQ+ book display for Pride Month

    The library looks a little more colorful today, as there’s now an entire bookshelf dedicated to LGBTQ+reading material. The display…

    Deniz O., 4 years ago
    AISB

    The Bite is Now in Print

    Starting tomorrow (Thursday, May 29th), The Bite will launch its first-ever print magazine (on recycled paper, of course!). Tenth graders…

    Natalia D., 4 years ago
    AISB

    International Day comes to AISB Tomorrow. Here’s what to expect.

    On Saturday, May 18th, from 11am to 2pm, International Day will take place at AISB, outside the elementary and secondary…

    Mominah I., 4 years ago
    Local, Opinion

    How “Unpatriotism” Has Become Part of Romanian Culture

    On May 26th, Romania will hold its European Parliament elections to decide who will represent the country in the European…

    Sofia Scarlat, 4 years ago
    Features, Local

    All You Need to Know About Easter in Romania

    April break is finally here! While some are going on vacations, many are staying at home to spend Easter with…

    Maria A., 4 years ago
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