A black cat crossed your path, that’s bad luck! Don’t open an umbrella indoors or the roof will collapse. Break a mirror and you'll have seven years of bad luck. Whether or not we believe in such...

Want to pump up your resume, learn new skills, hone existing ones, earn some money, or help people in need? Instead of sitting at home this summer, take charge of your free time and intern or volunteer....

At IISJ, the start of a new School term means the arrival of a whole slate of new after-School Clubs. In this issue of Hibiki, we focus on the Model United Nations Club.  Model United Nations Club,...

The past few months have been a difficult time for our students and Faculty. Not a day went by when we did not hear about someone's mother dying or uncle passing away from COVID. The mood at School was...

While music classes have been canceled at IISJ because of the pandemic, experts say music can lower stress and anxiety levels.  "Listening to music has a direct and indirect effect on arousal levels...

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...