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New Staff at ISA

The Space Nuke

Go Green!

The International School of Amsterdam’s Student Paper

Halloween Fun at ISAWith October rolling around once again, it’s time to get back into the Halloween spirit. Whether that means roaming the streets in a creepy costume, or watching some spine-chilling movies with comrades, Halloween is a day where people of all ages can come together to enjoy some fearsome get-ups and spooky stories. And no one can forget the fun of trick-or-treating among friends! But Halloween can also be a daunting time for some. “What costume should I wear?”, “What movie should I watch?”, and even “Where did Halloween come from?” are questions that many are certainly pondering at this moment. But have no fear, because the Voice is here to get you through this ghoulish holiday. Read on if you dare...

First, some background. Halloween actually dates back over 2000 years to a Celtic festival in Scotland, which, unsurprisingly, involved ghosts. But this ritual was far from the Halloween that we know and love today. In the early days of the holiday, celebrators would put out food to appease ghosts, which were thought to emerge from the dead on October 31st. This eventually led to the trick-or-treating of today. However, these people were so scared of ghosts that they even dressed up in elaborate costumes, in hopes of being mistaken as fellow ghouls. This tradition is clearly seen in the myriad of costumes which form the basis of modern Halloween.

Now, you may want to know how to impress your friends with a great costume this Halloween. Besides, picking out the perfect Halloween costume and getting dressed up is — aside from the candy — most people’s favorite part of the holiday. When dressing up, be yourself. Pick a costume that suits you and your interests, while also embodying the creepy nature of Halloween. And while a vast number of costumes are available for purchase, don’t be shy about making your own costume and adding the personal touches that will make it great.

You may also want to know which movie to watch during the holiday. The perfect Halloween film is usually the perfect blend of creepy, funny and adventurous that your friends will love. Some good picks include the enchanting and spooky Nightmare Before Christmas, the spooky, kooky Addams Fami ly a n d t h e c l a s s i c Young Frankenstein.

Of course, having covered all the basics of Halloween, you may be wondering what to do on the big night. If so, you’ll be happy to know about the plethora of activities organized by ISA and local clubs. For starters, every year ISA organizes a Trick-or-Treat trail in the suburb of Amstelveen near the school. Not only do families from ISA give treats, but Dutch families happily contribute to the evening. Children follow the trail and stop by houses to collect tasty treats. Sign-ups should open soon. Otherwise, for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students, the PTA has organized spooky storytelling session on the 31st of October. Finally, HealthCity in Amstelveen is organizing a Halloween party that younger ISA students are welcome to attend.

You’re now well prepared to face this Halloween with an arsenal of creepy costumes, exciting movies, and great historical facts.

Personal Project

Photos courtesy of Aaron Lam and Anna Economon

By Ari Economon, Roos Creyghton and Clara Fast

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Who We Are...

Voice is the International School of Amsterdam’s upper school student publication. We are grade 6-12 students who meet each week at lunch on Thursdays for publication planning and development – there is no journalism class that supports the project. We commit our time and energy to support our school, our community, and our own growth as thinkers and writers.

We welcome your letters. We welcome your article contributions. We welcome corrections that you wish to alert us to. Send all communications to Ms. Sabine Henrichsen-Schrembs (shenrichsen@isa.nl), the project faculty advisor, Editor-in-Chief Ari Economon (areconomon@isa.nl), or drop a note into the Voice “suggestion/question” box outside room 189.

Voice Team: Leah, Rena, Moses, Gabriele, Clara, Rania, Trinabh, Evie, PB, Ari (editor-in-chief), Robert, Roos, Lisa and Luca (senior layout).

Want to improve your writing? Report on ISA issues and events? Get your name in the paper? If, so join Voice! Meetings for 2015 are every Thursday at lunch, and we welcome any new applicants from grade 6-12. Remember, you can also send in specific articles to Ari Economon or Sabine Henrichsen-Schrembs.

Voice is published on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper, by MultiCopy of Amstelveen (www.multicopy.nl/Amstelveen). We ask our community to join us in a “read and share” approach. Once you have read an issue of Voice, if you do not wish to keep the edition, return it to the Voice display rack outside room 189 so others may read it. This is environmentally and fiscally responsible. Voice is available as a digital download (PDF) on upper school Final Site link.

Editor’s NoteDear ISA,

The summer has officially ended, and that means that the 2015-16 school year has begun! Walking around the halls on my first week back, I met countless new staff members, students and families who have only served to enrichen the ISA experience for me, and I hope all “veteran” community members feel the same way. To new members of our community, I hope that ISA proves to be a welcoming home, where you will make friends, grow, and of course, learn.

The new school year also brings new challenges to ISA. These range from our youngest students in the Early Childhood Program, who have just started school, to our 11th graders, who have begun their two year marathon through the DP, and the 12th grade, who will of course take their final exams in May. To all those who are embarking on new journeys, good luck.

Of course, a new year is also an opportunity; to try new things, meet new people, and leave your comfort zone for good. So, if at all possible, I encourage everyone to try something new this year, be it joining a club, playing a sport, or even something as basic as learning the names of everyone in your grade. In the words of author E.E Cummings, “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”

Finally, a new year means a whole new season of the Voice, and this edition is a great one. From the front page Halloween extravaganza to the informative articles of several CAS representatives, this issue has no shortage of thoughts to get you through the duller parts of your day. It is also great to see that most of our authors are new, and have done a great job of acclimatising to the Voice.

To conclude, try out some new experiences, meet new people, and learn some things along the way.

Have a great year,

Ari Economon Editor-in-Chief

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Back To School It’s October, and in around two months, we will no longer be writing 2015 in our books. Summer has faded from our realities, and we’re back in the game. Mostly. Having started each school year at ISA for the past seven years, it has become clear to me that no school year is alike. Some years, the summer seems perpetual, endless. In others it is whisked away by activities and schoolwork. This year, I couldn’t tell. Perhaps this is just an indication that I’ve grown immune to starting school, but I don’t think that’s the case.

The school has gotten bigger, and there has been an influx of students and teachers in the school. And even though we have over a thousand students on campus, the community is stronger than ever. The Student Ambassador team has grown exponentially, and new students have been settling in easier and easier. Which is why now is the best time to get involved since the beginning of the Ambassador program. The student Ambassador group

functions year round, and is made up of a group of people who are dedicated to making the transition from a student’s old school into ISA.

But what qualities do you need to be an ambassador?

Firstly, any student wanting to be an ambassador needs to be ready to answer simple questions about the school. Questions such as “Where is the gym?” or “How many blocks are there in a day?” should be in your sheath and ready to use. You also always have to try and be positive. Some students might not be completely happy with the change that they have gone through, and it would be your responsibility to make sure that their transition is as easy as possible. Finally, you have to prioritize. If a new student needs you, consider skipping your daily lunchtime routine to help them learn how to use the printer. Who knows,

maybe one day you’ll be borrowing their card! (Editor’s Note: Currently borrowing Evie’s card.)

By Evie M. Portier

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The new school year has just started, and that means that it’s once again time to welcome new staff members into ISA. As many of you may be aware, this includes the new assistant principal for the upper school, Ms. Sybille Harth. Coming from Germany and various other exciting locales, she has a friendly demeanor that you’ll be sure to love. She loves kids and is excited to meet the students at ISA. To learn more, I decided to interview her in her office by the music rooms.

The highlights of our discussion can be seen below.

Leah - What do you like about the school? Ms. Harth - I really like the community of the school.

Leah - How long have you been teaching? Ms. Harth - I have been teaching for fifteen years.

Leah - What is your favorite subject?

Ms. Harth - I really like IT and digital design, those are my favorite subjects.

Leah - What do you plan to bring to the school?Ms. Harth - One of the things I really want to do is to try to meet as many students students as I can. It is easier to make things work for the students of the school.

Leah - Why do you want to be the assistant principal? Ms. Harth - Because it’s different and no day is like the other. I get to meet lots of people like you.

To finish off, I’d like to thank Ms. Harth for her time and all the details she gave us. I hope she will be a great new addition to the ISA community. As a reminder, if you’d like to talk to Ms. Hearth personally, please feel free to contact her by email or pop by her office near the music department.

New Staff Member Joins ISA

By Leah Hall

Somewhat like the phenomenon of dihydrogen monoxide (a dangerous chemical compound, proven to cause injury and death, that is found in most nonorganic food items), the human race is once again at the mercy of an invisible threat. Most media have tried to cover it up, and many scientists refuse to acknowledge it. In the skies above the earth a massive nuclear fire is currently underway, casting harmful gamma radiation onto us as hydrogen atoms explosively fuse together in a hugely dangerous reaction. The invisible

microwave radiation has been proven to cause irritation, stroke and cancer in humans, to the extent that 2/3 of Australians have contracted some form of cancer. Despite this, we explode ourselves to the harmful radiation every day, sometimes for hours without respite.

So what can you do to avoid becoming a cooked dinner? Firstly, and most importantly – wear all white. This will reflect the harmful radiation away from your body. Secondly, control your exposure.

When outside, do not look towards the sky, and keep your time outside safe buildings to a minimum. Finally, spread awareness. If enough people work together, it’s possible we could reduce the correlation between exposure to gamma radiation from space and premature/mature death.

The Space Nuke You Didn’t know existed

By Robert Brighton

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Most of you have probably seen advertisements concerning the inevitable truth with regards to global warming and how we should help before it is too late. Perhaps you were thrilled by the idea of becoming an active member in the fight against time to save our planet. It may be that you either forgot about the call to action five minutes later or came back to the common idea of how one person couldn’t possibly make any difference at all, so you might as well spend your time doing something useful.

Arguably, all those campaigns to remind us about saving our planet are wonderful ideas with true intentions. Nevertheless, their usefulness ends right there when you walk by the campaign posters without making any difference in the way you will act towards your environment in the future.

If you are willing to help our planet by taking action there is luckily a club at ISA, namely the Green Team which will welcome you. This club does not solely enable students to have a different point of view on the reality of climate change, but it allows

students to “be the change they seek in the world” by starting at ISA.

Green Team involves many different aspects of respecting our environment. For this reason, there are many different groups that you are welcome to join. There is the Alternate Energy group, supervised by Mr. Charters, which is making booklets to raise public awareness about LED lights’ eco-friendliness. The Building group, supervised by Mr. Boekhout, is making birdhouses. The Creativity Recycling group, supervised by Loretta Isherwood and Manjula Rao, delivers the important message of taking care of our waste by creating art with trash. Finally, the Communications group edits videos in order to spread the word, supervised by Julius Kleipool.

So if YOU want to actually take action and fight the good fight, there’s nothing to it: Go Green.

By Gabriele Cepparulo

What Is “Green Team”?

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The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

This year, students will have the opportunity to support an organisation that is fighting to save Africa’s elephants by joining the David Sheldrick Wildlife Fund CAS club at ISA.

Founded by a deep love for the African wilderness, the Sheldrick family established what was to become the largest rehabilitation program for orphaned elephants in the world. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, located in Kenya, devotes itself to the protection and conservation of East Africa’s wildlife, providing immediate assistance to wounded animals, hand-raising elephant and rhinoceros calves, as well as raising awareness for crucial issues that threaten the entirety of Africa and the world’s wilderness.

Since its initiation in 1977, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has hand-reared more than 150 elephant orphans. It also has successfully met its primary goal of reintroducing the elephants back into the wild after having matured, allowing many former orphans to lead the lives of wild and healthy elephants. Through careful oversight of the elephants, they have

reestablished herds into Africa’s poaching-stricken landscapes.

Over the past few years, the ivory trade has had a detrimental effect on Africa, and has caused many baby elephants to become orphaned. Statistics show that in the past thirty years alone, a bewildering two-thirds of Africa’s elephants have been butchered for their tusks. The poaching for these tusks is dominated by terrorist organisations, who use the illegal global ivory trade to fund their criminal actions. The slaughtering of elephants is a vicious cycle, international demand for ivory—especially from Asia, Europe and the U.S.A—continues to grow, encouraging the slaughter of innocent elephants. Furthermore, the banning of the illegal ivory trade seems only to have encouraged the practice, due to ivory’s increase in value in the black market. According to TRAFFIC (The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network), the ivory trade currently rakes in hundreds of millions of US dollars per year.

I first learnt about the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust a year ago, on Instagram, and found myself becoming more and more interested in

the incredible work that the Trust does. Although the ivory trade is without a doubt the largest threat to Africa’s elephants, the Trust’s efforts are ever promising, and, through raising global awareness, elephant poaching is an issue that we can all try to prevent. This is why I thought it was necessary to bring attention to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust at ISA. We have a significant sense of a global community here, and therefore I believe we should help raise awareness over the magnificent creatures that we call elephants.

We are currently planning several activities for the coming year, all in the relation to raising awareness for the elephants. Activities include a colouring app for children, bake sales and a quarter-marathon all in support of the fund. If you are interested in learning more about DSW T at ISA, please contact me at lklaassen@isa.nl and feel welcome to come join us at our weekly meetings, every Monday in room 078 (Mr. Harris).

By Lisa Klaassen

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6 WAYS TO SURVIVE (AND POSSIBLY ENJOY) THE PERSONAL PROJECT

As part of the Middle Years Programme, one must complete the oh-so-dreaded personal project. Below, you will find some tips and tricks to help you avoid mental breakdowns, make rushed last minute decisions and receive disapproving looks from your supervisor.

1. Find something you are truly passionate about. It doesn’t really matter much if you are good at whatever you want to research and create. But if you don’t like it you will be bored before the deadline is even in sight, which means you will have to suffer through months of research and work that you won’t want to do.

2. Plan out your entire research and creating process. Grab your agenda, get a pen and put down some deadlines for yourself. Make sure you work on the project every so often, so you don’t have to rush in the end. Do not forget to be realistic, however: there is no use is setting deadlines if you do not follow them. Tip: show your supervisor. He/she will make sure you stick to them.

3. Write everything down in your process journal. When it is time to write your report, you will thank yourself for every doodle, every pencil marking, and even those clumps of words that look more like ink spills than sentences.

4. Ask people for their opinions, and for help if you need it. You would be surprised at how much a Dutch teacher, for example, knows about being part of a band. Staff members and fellow students are great Personal Project resources, so don’t be afraid to use them!

5. Meet as often as you can with your supervisor. When they know what you are doing, they can provide great help. As supervisors, they’ve been through many projects before, but can only provide guidance if they know what you’re up to.

6. Have fun with it. Since you are spending the majority of your 10th grade on your Personal Project, make it enjoyable. You have to do the work, so take this time to learn something you

have always wanted to learn, discover new things and enjoy yourself. And voila: there you have it. Six ways to improve your personal project experience and increase your chances of getting a good grade and pleasing your supervisor. The personal project is meant to be an enjoyable experience, not one to fear. Do your work, and enjoy.

By Roos Creyghton

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Interview Tips for University

As the college application season rolls around yet again, stress & blood pressure levels have started soaring. And while no amount of advice is going to change the power college applications hold over highschoolers, this article will help you with college interviews, an often glossed-over element of the application process, what you’re in for and give you some advice that might lend you a little more confidence.

College interviews generally occur after a student has submitted their application. Some schools require you to set these interviews up yourself, while others have interviewers contact you personally. These meetings can occur on campus, over the phone or even in your own neighbourhood. All of this often depends on where you’re applying from, but for the sake of this article, let’s assume that all the hard work is done and that you’re faced with the looming interview.

The first thing to note is that interviews are an opportunity for you to present yourself to prospective universities and extend their image of

you beyond the traditional transcript and essay. It’s a chance to explain any elements of your application that you feel could hinder your chances of getting in (e.g: a bad semester when your grades slipped), and for you to accentuate the strong points of your application (your role as a journalist for the school paper, for instance). All this can work in your favour and give you a chance to make an impression with the selection teams at whatever school you’re interested in. Secondly, interviews are a college's chance to see why you want to attend their school, and what you could bring to the table. Questions like “Why do you want to attend Harvard/Yale/Oxford/...?” and “Why is this the right school for you?” are common, and must be diligently prepared for. Be well-informed about the school and show why it’s the right fit for you. This is a good place to mention how your interests and extracurriculars represent you, in order to demonstrate the characteristics that make you special.

Interviewers often also ask questions with slightly broader answer ranges. They might ask about your

opinions on the immigration debate, or what is your opinion on a world issue that needs to be tackled in a significantly different/better manner. Remember that for most non-profit colleges, what their students go on to do later in life, is the revenue. People who do great things not only serve as a great advertising for their almamaters but they also increase that institution's outreach in society. Be in touch with current events, express your opinions about issues that matter to you. Show them that you can be someone who can do great things.

Other than that there's not much else. Of course there are the basics, don't be late, dress appropriately, ask some good questions. And, this is cliche, but be yourself, don't say what you think the interviewer wants to hear. You are trying to showcase your uniqueness, not meld into the crowd. And all that's left to say is good luck. Because this college application season, you'll need it.

By Rania Khan

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Daniël van Vlissingen – Photography

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The Voice Student Newspaper is delighted to feature ISA students’ in this edition. The diversity of talent across our school is truly impressive and it is therefore important to acknowledge and appreciate the achievements of those who do great work; their obstacles, their journey and their experience as a whole.

Daniël van Vlissingen, an aspired wildlife photographer, recently shared with us his stories, his experiences and the fragility and vulnerability of habitats across the world. Daniël has been fascinated with nature ever since the age of three. He spent much of his youth pouring over animal encyclopaedias and magazines s u c h a s T h e N a t i o n a l Geographic. Now an eleventh grader, Daniël has been an avid photographer for almost seven years. He has traveled to the Congo Basin, the Amazon, The Arctic, the Himalayas, India, across Southern Africa, the ‘Stans’ and more, to take beautiful, captivating photos. Daniël describes the landscapes, people and animals of Africa as a “photogenic haven”. This is where his passion for photography started and where he continues to travel to, to take photos. Daniël discusses two of his many stories with us.

“I had spent two nights in the bush trying to track down this one specific elephant because he was famous for his magnificent tusks. However, when the tracks headed into the thicker bush I had no choice but to continue on foot. It was a hot, long walk involving a lot of thorns, sunburns and blisters, and before I knew it, I was standing meters away from this massive mammal, and it charged. Fortunately it was only a mock charge, and the elephant darted right into the bushes after asserting its dominance. But the risks, effort and sacrifice needed for this special moment is what I like to photograph the most.”

“The most memorable challenge I faced was in Zimbabwe when I was on an internship with a person who specialized in hyenas. The man I was with wanted to see how hyenas reacted to foreign objects, and I wanted a unique picture. Thus I lay flat on my stomach, by the side of the den, and let a curious hyena cautiously walk towards me. Interested, the hyena started to smell me, she sniffed my feet, nibbled softly on my toe, and then stuck her nose right into my lens. I still remember its unbearable breath and the drool slobbering down its chin. It was an unforgettable moment, but certainly my most thrilling.” - Daniël van Vlissingen

Aside from getting photos published, winning awards or selling his work, Daniel expresses that he aims to raise awareness and encapsulate the vast amount of beauty there is in the world. With his photographs, he wishes to show others how fragile many habitats are. As a photographer of the 21st century, Daniel takes advantage of social media to communicate the loss of biodiversity in the world.

Daniël’s tips for aspiring photographers: “Practice, practice, practice! Taking pictures is easy; within a year you can know how all the buttons work on your camera and how editing software work. But to develop a creative, photogenic mindset is a whole lot harder. Photography is an art, and as a photographer your job is to make something so unique, that it stands out from the rest. What makes a photo unique varies depending on the type of photography. In sports it is the clarity and angle; in nature it is light, the composition and the subject ; in architecture it is perspective and color, and so on. But ultimately years of experience are needed to think outside of the box and to develop a distinctive style.” - Daniël van Vlissingen

Thank you Daniël for sharing your stories with us.

If you enjoyed his story and would like to contact him personally, you can reach him at photographydanielnelson@gmail.com for more information.

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By Clara Fast

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ISA offers a wide range of sports and afterschool activities throughout the school year such as soccer (football), volleyball, tennis, and track & field, just to name a few. However, joining these sports teams can sometimes be a difficulty. Thus, in this article, you will learn how to join an ISA Sports Team.

Sports is a great way to make new friends, relax and have fun, as well as take a break from the school work. Scientific research has shown that doing exercise releases endorphins, which are natural chemicals which lift your mood and make you happier! Doing sports is a great way to wind down from the stressful stuff.

ISA offers both competitive sports teams and extracurricular (afterschool) sports. At the beginning of every season, your parents will get an email from the school regarding sports teams.

These emails contain information on how to join sports teams available in the current season. You will have to fill out a form with your name, age, what team you want to join, etc. For competitive sports, pay attention to the tryout dates. You will have to attend these so the coach knows that you are willing to play. After you have submitted the form, you have signed up!

The competitive sports that ISA offers rotate around NECIS (Northwest European Council of International Schools). NECIS is an organization that brings together international schools in Europe. NECIS organizes tournaments throughout the year. ISA and various other schools compete in these competitions to build sportsmanship and respect on a competitive level. Swimming, cross country, basketball and golf are just some of the examples of tournaments organized by NECIS. Usually one of the schools takes on the responsibility to host one tournament. To participate at NECIS, train hard and do your best. Throughout the season, your coach(es) will work to select a team that will travel to the tournament, which may include you!

Hopefully, you are now completely ready to join an ISA sports team. Sports keeps you healthy both physically and mentally, are a really great opportunity to make friends, and are always fun. Now that you know what to do, get out there and play some sports!

By Trinabh Banerjeree

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The Voice Movie Column

UPCOMING MOVIES:

Spectre (November 6th, 2015) The 24th Bond film starring Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux andChristoph Waltz

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (November 18th, 2015) The final instalment in The Hunger Games quadrilogy starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Julianne Moore

The Good Dinosaur (November 25th, 2015) The original animated movie from Pixar with the voices of Jeffrey Wright, Sam Elliot and Anna Paquin

Steve Jobs (December 1st, 2015) The second biographical picture about Steve Jobs, the script is written by academy award winner Aaron Sorkin and the film stars Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen

MONTHlY MOVIE FACTS:

1. Ripley from Alien was originally supposed to be a man.

2. A Nightmare On Elm Street was very loosely based on real events.

3. All the scenes that take place in the Matrix are tinted green to look more like a computer of that time.

4. Iron Man’s computer J.A.R.V.I.S. is an acronym for “Just A Rather Very Intelligent System”.

5. Alec Guinness who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars famously hated the films and called them “fairy tale rubbish”.

MOVIES YOU HAVE TO SEE BEFORE YOU FINISH SCHOOL:

E.T the extraterrestrial (PG) This movie is a definite must see, very kid friendly, has a lot of heart and it might make you cry.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG13) A hilarious and fun movie that any high schooler should watch.

The Sixth Sense (PG13) A great film full of suspense with amazing acting and an amazing ending.

Star Wars This is a great that revolutionized cinema and if you have not seen the first Star Wars film you are really missing out on a great experience.

The Lion King (PG) An amazing animated movie with great music and a fascinating story that anyone should see no matter what age.

By Moses Ochs

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New At The VoiceDear Upper School Students and Staff,

This week, we are re-introducing an exciting program at the Voice: Agony Aunts! Three anonymous writers will be answering your most pressing questions and concerns in every issue of the paper. For more information, read their message below.

Ari Economon, Editor-in-Chief

Dear Fellow Bears,

Questions about high school? Questions about life? We are the Voice Agony Aunts - three anonymous students who are here to find solutions to your daily dilemmas. Be it school related or any other itch you’ve been meaning to scratch, your professionals can help. Place your struggles in an anonymous message in the box in front of the Upper School library, and we will answer your questions and untangle your hot messes with sass and sparkle in your very own newspaper.

You’re welcome.

Kisses, The Legendary and Loving, AA

Earlier this month, 16 ISA students journeyed to The Hague, where they took part in the MINIMUN, a Model United Nations conference at Gymnasium Novum. Over the day, they lobbied, debated and made some great speeches over pressing issues such as the migrant crisis, cybercrime, and access to fresh drinking water. If you are interested in joining MUN, meetings take place after school every Monday in room 192.

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