TCIS students build a basketball court at Boracay

Over the spring break, 15 TCIS students (led by Mr. Larry, Ms. Hunter, and Mr. Flett) travelled to Boracay, Philippines for the 2026 LASA trip.  LASA, which stands for “Love all, serve all”, aims to support local communities and schools. Like in previous years, this trip focused on hands-on service including physical construction work and […]Read More →

How social media reshapes your identity

Performative.  By definition, it means behavior that is done to be seen rather than to be genuine. An action meant to create an impression, not to reflect reality. A word we often use now. Not just for Instagram influencers but for people we know. People who look thoughtful, disciplined, and even exceptional online, but feel […]Read More →

The Daejon factory fire: a retrospective

I was in my Spanish class when people began to point out the dark plumes. Remarkably close to our school and my home, a car parts factory had caught on fire, and spread uncontrollably. It felt surreal. Some even laughed. The neighborhood which I called home for many years now is, to me, quite boring. […]Read More →

Orthodox Easter cake you’ll definitely want to try

When I was little, I remember waking up to the warm, sweet smell of freshly baked bread filling the house. My grandmother had made kulich overnight, and I knew what the day would bring: painting eggs, a visit to church to bless our food, and a celebration of God’s resurrection. That’s how my family, and […]Read More →

Game review: Red Dead Redemption 2

In my opinion, Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best game of all time. Even though it was released in 2018, I’ve yet to find a more enjoyable game to play. Among the best story games, including GTA V, Elden Ring, God of War 2018, God of War Ragnarok, Red Dead Redemption 1, Cyberpunk 2077, […]Read More →

Self-fulfilling Prophecy: The BTS Controversy Explained

We decided BTS’s comeback before we even heard of it. When BTS released their long-awaited comeback album Arirang in March 2026, the global reaction was immediate—and divided. What began as excitement quickly turned into controversy, raising a deeper question: are we witnessing flawed art, or the effects of expectation itself? Part of the answer may […]Read More →

Autumn Takes the Crown: TCIS Students Share Their Favorite Season

In a recent poll hosted on The Golden Dragon website, TCIS students were asked to pick their favorite season — and the crisp Autumn emerged as the winner with 33.33% of the vote (14 out of 42 total). The warm Spring followed closely with 26.19% (11 votes), while sweltering Summer and freezing Winter received 21.43% […]Read More →

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