What are Senior Superlatives? They are awards voted on by the Senior class. Nothing serious. Just an opportunity to recognize the funny and end the year on a happy note. The entire Senior class was given...

Hibiki is a Japanese word that means echo. And as this online student newspaper approaches its one year anniversary, we hope that it has accomplished its goal of amplifying and echoing IISJ student voices.  The...

The college application process is a stressful time for any high school senior. Will I get in? Am I good enough? Thousands of questions race through our minds as we anxiously await that all important email....

With the start of the new academic year, the Student Council is in full action. Elected in late February, it’s led by Kenneth Daniel (President) and Lokesh Mudhalvan (Vice President). Anisha Pillai is...

While this academic year has been a tumultuous one, two new staff additions have helped students navigate these tough times. Today, we are interviewing Mr. Raph Lobo, High School English teacher, and Mr....

Nowadays, everything is made to grab your attention - social media, advertising, games - which makes it incredibly hard to focus on one thing at a time. But as the saying goes, “If you pay enough attention,...

As a CBSE student, you’ve been prepping to take the 10th and 12th grade Board Exams since you entered high school. But two months before the tests, you realize you’re not sure how to study for the...

Undeterred by the virus, students at IISJ managed to debut a handful of clubs that will continue into the new year. Each club meets online for now.    Vitalis (Biology Club), Grades 8-12, Fridays,...

Maybe you’re in high school and are wondering if you should take a gap year after you graduate from IISJ. Wikipedia defines a gap year as a “year-long break before or after college/university during...

As the doom-and-gloom of the pandemic seems to have no end in sight, it’s good to spend a few minutes and remind ourselves of the positive that is happening all around us. Life does not stop with the...

As the pandemic continues, how effective are online classes? While convenient for IISJ students, faculty may not feel the same. However, with time and experience, IISJ teachers have adapted and embraced...

Maniaryal Chandra moved from Nepal with his wife and young child to Japan to live his dream of running his own restaurant. Twelve years later, he saw his hard work bear fruit. Then the virus hit.  “Now,...