This was no ordinary walk. Students arrived dressed in a vibrant range of Disney costumes, whose outfits aligned with their house colors. Students truly cared about the Whole School Walk as seen by the variety of costumes, such as a dinosaur, Snow White’s apples, and even Chip and Dale.

This cause is both ambitious and profoundly meaningful. This year, the school community aims to raise a remarkable $300,000, in support of the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. Achieving this target will be a new milestone, surpassing last year’s incredible fundraising total of $245,000. This new target will be achieved if every member of the school community donates $250. 

The walk was thoughtfully staggered across iconic Hong Kong locations, creating a combined walk of all students across the city. Years 7 and 8 walked around the usual cross-country grounds of Borrett Road. Years 9, 10, and11 left the comfort of school grounds for the Harbour Front, while our senior students in Years 12 and 13 traversed the iconic Peak. 

The bursaries we support represent the very heart of Island School’s values. The Island School trust runs an annual bursary scheme in memory of former Islanders, Nicola Myers and Kenneth McBride, whose lives were tragically cut short. The bursary was started up in 1985 by ESF (English School Foundation). It recognises and supports local school students in Hong Kong who, despite facing significant financial hardship, demonstrate extraordinary tenacity, perseverance, and dedication in their pursuit of academic excellence. 

Each bursary awards each local school student 4,000 HKD to crucially support their funding for textbooks, exam fees, and forms of assistance in education. The Whole School Walk aims to support over 40 students with bursaries with the $300,000 raised. 

This event could not possibly be completed without the student volunteers who acted as marshals to take photos, direct lost students, and take photographs of form groups.

Edited by Kailey Chan

Microeconomics: Trump announces a 10% cap on credit card interest rates

On January 11th 2026, the Trump administration called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. This was done to provide relief to consumers struggling with debt, and has the potential to save $100 million USD worth of interest for Americans a year.

However this announcement has received major pushback from the credit card industry and bank lobbyists, arguing that placing such a price ceiling would affect the market equilibrium. This would cause a contraction in supply of credit availability, especially for high-risk lenders, such as low income citizens and younger borrowers. As a result of the supply shortage, Americans may lean towards less-regulated and expensive alternatives such as payday loans and pawnshops. Moreover, banks have started considering cutting and scaling back credit card benefits and perks in order to alleviate lost profit.

However, supporters of this interest rate cap argue that the policy would not severely hamper the operations of the banking sector, as credit card companies already earn a majority of their income from alternative revenue streams such as fees charged to merchants. According to Brian Shearer, director of competition and regulatory policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, “the few large banks that dominate the credit card market are making absolutely massive profits on customers at all income levels.”

Macroeconomics: Are South Korea’s low birthrate challenges beyond saving?

In 2025 the South Korean Government, in an increasingly urgent and desperate attempt to address their longstanding low birthrate, introduced a whole host of fiscal policies to reduce the financial burden of supporting a child and make it more attractive for young South Koreans to have children. For example, a national child birth grant of 2 million won was introduced for the first child. Housing policies were also revised to prioritise childbirth houses making it easier for young adults to raise children. The government is even going as far as to set up city backed dating events.

For the 4th year in a row South Korea’s population has declined and their GDP per capita recently fell behind Taiwan to 5th. Despite nearly $300 billion dollars of government investment into pro childbirth policies since 2004 the birthrate has continued to fall until recently.

In September 2025, births in South Korea rose for the 15th straight month. However analysts warn that this spurt in births is likely due to women born in the mid 1990s in their early 30s and one of the last large birth cohorts in the country.

Despite the extensive government attention and the number of policies the South Korean government has implemented to ease this problem, the largest hurdle in South Korea turning its low birthrate around is the country’s culture : South Korea is a high pressure, high cost society. Many still say that bearing a child is financially unfeasible for them even with birth incentives in place. For monumental change to occur, broad social reform must occur that makes raising a child an attractive and realistic proposition.

Global Economy: What are the overall effects of the seizure of Venezuelan oil reserves by the USA on the economy?

The U.S. operation, “Operation Absolute Resolve,” which led to the seizure of Venezuelan oil reserves, is reshaping global energy dynamics. While the invasion has sparked major oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil to prepare the necessary oil production infrastructure, the immediate market reaction has been volatility. An initial downward pressure on crude prices is expected to drive a generally lower price trend throughout 2026, primarily due to the anticipation of new supply in an already oversupplied market.

The capture of Venezuela’s heavy-sour crude will particularly impact the diesel market. This crude oil is optimally suited for diesel production. While an influx of this oil into U.S. refineries could eventually stabilize prices, any short-term export disruptions would significantly spike global diesel prices. Due to diesel’s critical role in construction and agriculture, higher costs could lead to direct increases in construction and food prices.

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the world’s leading oil cartel faces significant challenges. Firstly, the U.S. command over Venezuelan production translates into a loss of production autonomy for OPEC, as a major global oil source moves outside their coordinated market management.

However, the reality of restoring production is currently dampening immediate market fears. Decades of infrastructure decay in Venezuela mean the industry operates at a fraction of its capacity. Achieving the former peak of 3 million barrels per day would require an estimated $183 billion and up to 15 years of sustained investment. This challenging timeline, coupled with lingering investor caution over political and legal risks, makes a rapid recovery of Venezuelan oil output a highly unlikely scenario.

Keywords

Price Ceiling – A government-imposed price control, or limit, on how high a price is charged for a product, commodity, or service. In this context, it refers to the 10% limit on interest rates.

Market Equilibrium – A market state where the supply in the market is equal to the demand in the market. Lobbyists argue the cap disrupts this balance.

Supply Contraction – A decrease in the overall supply of a good or service (in this case, credit availability) usually caused by an increase in cost or a decrease in price/profitability for the supplier.

As a first-time delegate in the MUN, I had a wonderful experience. From eating with my friends to watching other delegates gamble all their tokens away, it was an amazing lesson that taught me that MUNs weren’t just “nerdy” and highly intellectual events; they were also a time to make new friends from other schools and, more importantly, have fun. Now, as I reflect on my 2 days, I realize that I have learned 2 main things.

Firstly, collaboration is key. From forming blocs to writing resolutions, everything required collaboration. Without collaborating, our resolutions would have been broken up and jumbled. Being an active listener is important as well; to make people hear and respect your points, you will have to do so as well.

Secondly, have fun! MUN is often thought of as a serious and nerdy event, but I discovered that it’s equally about enjoyment and engagement. From trolling our chairs to gambling, all of it gave us a sense of happiness. So remember to chill out and have fun in your next MUN; it’s not always about the awards but more about the fun and joyful moments you create.

In conclusion, ISLMUN taught me the importance of collaboration and enjoying the experience. Beyond awards and speeches, I will always cherish and remember the friendships and fun moments I’ve had.

Some negative effects of watching reality TV shows include constantly comparing your own life to the lives of people in reality TV shows, encouraging aggressive behaviour, and addiction to watching reality TV shows. This can be seen from the show Keeping Up With the Kardashian’s. They live luxurious lives having everything a person could possibly want in life. After watching many episodes, it misleads us to think that wealth is the most important part in life, which isn’t, there are other values that hold more importance. This is extremely misleading to teens who still need guidance with their actions and need advice from trustable adults. The beauty standards in the show may lower our self-esteem and create body dissatisfaction among us teens, which can lead to us falling down the rabbit hole of dieting, having eating disorders etc. According to a survey conducted in the UK four in ten teenagers said that images on social media made them worry about their body image. Another example can be seen in Dance Moms, where the well-known Abby Lee Miller swears, shames the young girls’ body and constantly displays aggressive behaviour towards them. A research paper from Central Michigan University found that people were more aggressive after being exposed to a reality TV show that included verbal and physical aggression. Which is why we should always think twice before watching a show. The toxic relationship and constant arguments between the competitors in Dance Moms could possibly influence how we treat our peers/friends, we might subconsciously say something rude without even noticing. Lastly, watching reality TV shows takes up a lot of time since there are often many episodes and seasons, it can distract us from studying, hanging out with friends or doing other activities, which should be prioritised over watching reality TV shows. Since studying and getting good grades are the stepping stones to whatever we want to do in life. Staring at our screens for too long also isn’t beneficial to our eyesight. You might be wondering, “Why are we so addicted to reality TV shows?” The reason is due to the dopamine and serotonin released when we watch these action-packed shows. 

On the other hand, reality TV has its own benefits such as inspiring people to pursue their own goals and passion, entertaining us when we are bored, encouraging social interaction etc. After watching an episode of America’s Got Talent, do you feel inspired to try something new? Such as singing, dancing, puppetry, sand painting etc. Watching talent shows can expose us to unique talents which we probably never knew were a thing and encourage us to try something new, which is beneficial to our mental health. Seeing ordinary people achieve remarkable achievements can inspire us to work harder to reach our ultimate goals. Moreover, reality TV shows can be a good source of entertainment especially during typhoons, or pandemics. It can also be a source of comfort during hard times in life or relaxing after a long day of work. Furthermore, watching reality TV shows can strengthen bonds between you and your friends/family as it creates a topic to discuss about, you may talk about the competitors or teams that you think will win. Shows like Survivor and Amazing Race which take place outdoors also tend to encourage the audience to go out and explore the world with them as well. After watching the show, maybe you might be inspired to join the show as a contestant, who knows?

In conclusion, reality TV shows do provide entertainment, insights into different people’s lifestyles, and more. However, the drama and competition that happens in these shows may encourage negative behaviours. It is essential that we understand the negatives and positives of watching different types of reality TV shows and decide what is best for us. Will you think twice before watching some reality TV shows now?

Well, it’s complicated, for

We are all conscious; we feel, we think,

We live, we exist.

Do you feel scared, sometimes?

Knowing that one day, you won’t know

What it’s like to know.

One day, you will slowly forget

Your first steps, the wind on your face,

The laughter of friends, your failures in a test—

All the joy, the sadness, the anger, the regrets,

Even fear,

Will all slowly fade,

Fade

Until it turns to dust.

We have different explanations for what happens when we die.

Some believe in reincarnation.

Perhaps, this could be true,

As all things in this world are never created nor destroyed.

Maybe we won’t be reborn as someone new

But become the building blocks for something else.

Perhaps our souls would fuel the fire that cremates our body,

And our ashes will drift in the sea, getting eaten by fish.

Will we become part of the fish? And then, if the fish is small,

We’d become part of a seagull or a penguin sooner or later.

Or, if we’re (un)lucky, we’d be eaten by other humans,

Making them indirect cannibals.

That’s quite a disturbing thought, but

We drink the waters dinosaurs once drank a millennia ago.

Or maybe our souls would be imbued

In the life that consumed us, and we’d be born as energy to fuel

A new being.

A squawking bird? A drifting sunfish? We wouldn’t know, because then

We wouldn’t know what it’s like to know.

One day, I believe, surely,

We will rise from the fires that burn us, the waters that drown us, the car that smashed us to smithereens,

And we’d be born again in some new, peculiar form, learning, growing, knowing.

But even if that day never comes,

Don’t be afraid.

You know what it’s like to know now,

And you will still exist.

You’re just unaware of it, and

All you’ll know

Is what it’s like to not know.

The great historical events in the north have never had a significant impact on the day-to-day lives of people in Guangdong. Therefore no history of Cantonese people can be accurate if it is viewed as merely a subdivision of Chinese history. I can certainly agree that our histories are closely connected, yet like two different ropes tied in a knot, we remain fundamentally different from one another. Furthermore, where do we draw the line between ‘separate ethnicities’? After all, modern science has shown that all humans have the same ancestral origins. If a Cantonese-speaking individual should be considered Chinese, shouldn’t it be the case then that a Portuguese should be considered Spanish. Or — and I understand the political implications of such a statement — should a Ukrainian be considered to be Russian by genetic makeup? Their differences extend much beyond the linguistic and cultural, but the undeniable truth is this: the ancestor of a modern Portuguese person would just as likely have been from some parts of modern-day Spain, and the same holds true for Ukrainians and Russians. 

Of course, the difference is that we do not have our own independent country, but neither do the Sorbs, the Occitans, or the Zhuang in Guangxi. What makes them different from us? Is genetics the eternal barrier which should forever hinder us from taking pride in our unique, individual culture so distinct from the northern Chinese cultures? Is that a view that is correct — whether from a political or historical perspective? For Hong Kong, and by extension all the Cantonese-speaking people, to develop and prosper, we must be fully understanding of ourselves neither as a subdivision of the Han nor former colonial subjects, but as a people with our own customs, ideas, literature and language. 

In the past,the Cantonese were subject to learning English as a ‘language for our future’; now we learn Mandarin as the ‘language of the future’. Who dictates this future? Why should our fate always be determined by others? Why, even in such a modern and advanced world, do we see people who would rather speak English or Mandarin over Cantonese, even viewing those who insist on speaking Cantonese as ‘backwards’? Is that not a legitimate cause for concern for our people as a whole? If the Cantonese has never had an awakening before, now is as good a moment as any to finally assume our responsibility to establish our own existence and cultural identity. 

P.S. This article is not motivated by political ideology, nor written to invoke any political sentiments.

In a shocking turn of events, Haiti is now grappling with one of the most severe gang revolts witnessed in recent history. With around 33,000 gang members controlling over half of the country, they have issued a firm demand for the current prime minister, Ariel Henry, to resign from office. During the crisis, the prime minister was attending a peace negotiation in Kenya when the gangs infiltrated two major prisons, freeing the 4000 inmates. A shocking 7.5% of prisoners remained, refusing to join the violent uprising. To address this turmoil, the Haitian government declared a 72-hour state of emergency, as the violent onslaught by the gangs has destroyed an estimated 15,000 homes, leaving more than 300,000 people homeless. The situation remains dire as Haiti grapples with unprecedented levels of kidnapping and instability.

Why must Prime Minister Henry resign? 

The Haitian turmoil has escalated since the last election in Haiti was in 2016, which saw Jovenel Mosie elected President, while Ariel Henry was elected Prime Minister a few years later. The nation was thrust into chaos with Moise’s assassination in 2021, orchestrated by a group of mainly Colombian mercenaries, as they believed Moise was involved in terrorist and drug trafficking actions. Ariel Henry stepped up as president during this time, but in January 2023, the supposed election was postponed to 2025 as Henry claimed that, “free and fair polls were not possible”, leading to further civilian instability and resentment. The current crisis reached a boiling point with a massive jailbreak, leaving the gangs incensed. Jimmy Chérizier, a former policeman, now the leader of one of the main gangs,  Revolutionary Forces of the G9,  has demanded the acting President’s resignation, threatening that if this doesn’t happen, a revolution will ensue. 

Terror and Chaos continue in Haiti despite Ariel Henry’s Resignation. 

In the midst of all of the chaos, Prime Minister Henry has been left stranded in the United States territory of Puerto Rico and has not been able to return to Haiti as gang members guard the airport.  However, despite Henry’s resignation, the gangs persist in their destructive rampage, causing widespread devastation by demolishing homes throughout Haiti. Shockingly, they have now seized control of a staggering 80% of Port-au-Prince, the nation’s capital. The Haitian Police Force, currently attempting to restore order, are having difficulties as the police force only has 13,000 officers pitted against a staggering 33,000 gang members, each of them armed with ammunition. 

Global Interference 

In a concentrated effort to restore peace and stability in Haiti, predominantly South American countries such as the Bahamas, Barbados and Brazil, have formally approached the UN, offering military support to the Haiti police force, by assembling 1000 special forces to help restore order in Haiti. However, the Haitian Gang leader, Jimmy Chérizier, has defiantly declared that they “will face all the international forces until their last breath”. Despite the challenges posed by Chérizier’s resistance, international collaboration and the United States’ humanitarian support offer a glimmer of hope amidst Haiti’s ongoing turmoil.

Personal Opinions

In my personal opinion, the situation in Haiti is incredibly dire and requires immediate global intervention to restore stability. Without swift and decisive action, the risk of a full-blown civil war looms large, potentially resulting in the loss of countless innocent lives. If we fail to act promptly, Haiti may descend further into chaos, with devastating consequences for its people. It is our moral obligation to intervene and help Haiti navigate this critical period. By doing so, we can offer hope for a brighter future and prevent the escalation of violence that threatens the very fabric of Haitian society.

In social media, algorithms serve as intricate systems of complex formulas that social media platforms use to manage the vast amount of content posted every single second. Initially, these algorithms were simple. If you followed someone, their posts would show up on your feed. As networks grew, the barrage of posts became overwhelming. To enhance the average user’s experience, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter started to implement algorithms that deliberately selected content to keep users engaged for longer periods of time. However, the goal of keeping individuals engaged doesn’t necessarily serve society at large, and can even be harmful to significant values and boundaries, such as living in a healthy democracy.

At the heart of this issue is the exploitation of algorithms through misinformation. As algorithms prioritize content that attracts high engagement, not paying any heed to the reliability of the content, creators often take advantage of this system to spread controversial, extreme, and sensational content to gain popularity. This was evident in the false claims about the 2020 election that proliferated on platforms like Facebook and Twitter, which members of the U.S. Congress claimed contributed to the promotion of disinformation and extremism. Not only is election misinformation a danger to democracy, but it also suppresses personal perspectives and biases. With platforms unwilling or unable to intervene, these perilous claims continue to propagate, fueling threats to election systems. A report by New York University’s Stern School of Business sheds light on the relationship between digital platforms and the extreme polarization that can lead to the erosion of democratic values and violence. The data suggests that while Facebook, being one of the largest social media platforms, has gone out of its way to deny its contribution to extreme divisiveness, evidence such as Facebook’s actions and leaked documents strongly indicates that an important relationship does exist. 

Subsequently, not only do misinformation and polarization affect election systems, but they also have a major impact on individuality and growth. In prehistoric societies, humans typically acquired knowledge from individuals within their group or from those with a higher level of education, as this information had a higher likelihood of being trustworthy and resulting in group success. However, with the common habit of forging profiles on social media, exacerbated by algorithms, these biases rapidly resulted in diminished impact. In a review published by the journal Trends in Cognitive Science, a group of social scientists describe how the functions of social media algorithms are misaligned with human social instincts meant to foster cooperation, which, as a consequence, leads to large-scale polarization and misinformation. According to multiple user surveys conducted on Twitter and Facebook, it appears that a significant portion of users express exhaustion with the political content they encounter. This is partly due to the reputational challenges faced by these platforms in handling formal events and combating the dissemination of misinformation, linking back to how humans tend to have a preference for acquiring knowledge from individuals they perceive as reliable or trustworthy. With misinformation being prioritized by algorithms, we as a society cannot learn from each other properly and gain legitimate knowledge. 

Likewise, the curation of algorithms makes it frustrating for new creators to push their content and gain followers due to the system’s focus on the content’s engagement, attention, and popularity. It is estimated that on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, only about 10% of an account’s followers see their posts unless those posts receive significant engagement or the account pays for broader visibility, a shocking statistic. This model can be especially infuriating for small businesses and independent creators who rely on these platforms to reach customers and fanbases, often being forced to spend more money on advertising to ensure visibility, even for those who have already opted to follow their pages. Critics argue that this model is fundamentally flawed, believing that if someone chooses to follow a creator or business, they have a clear interest in engaging with that content. By limiting visibility, platforms are not only undermining user agency but also removing the right in a democracy to choose what we want to see.  By prioritizing content deemed most likely to engage users, social media platforms consciously homogenize the online experience for daily users, restricting diversity and diluting the varied range that makes social media unique in the first place. 

To conclude, while algorithms currently facilitate the spread of misinformation, lead to the exploitation of the system through echo chambers, and push content creators to pay unnecessary effort to gain popularity, potential solutions such as working with government initiatives and fact checkers could alleviate the issue. Algorithms, in theory, help manage the deluge of content and maintain user engagement by presenting posts that are likely to interest individual users based on past behavior. However, this approach is not without its drawbacks. As the digital world continues to evolve, it’s time for social media platforms to rethink their reliance on algorithms or moderate them in a way that respects user preferences directly and promotes meaningful, diverse content. After all, social media should be about enhancing connections, not controlling them.

From 1981 to 2021, the population of the elderly increased from 7% to 20%. This makes elderly people a major part of our society. We asked a group of people if they respect the elderly and gave them 2 scenarios to decide if they would help them or not. According to our data, 76.7% of people said that they would respect the elderly and 23.3% of people said they don’t. They are a big part of Hong Kong and our society so after hearing about the results of this survey, it surprised us how little respect the elderly get.

“There’s much that we don’t know about our older adults, and these results show they aren’t doing as well as people may perceive,” said the study’s lead researcher at UCLA, Riti Shimkhada said: “Although you might think that elderly people have lots of leverage and happiness in Hong Kong, this is not the case”.

Elderly Awareness Restoration is a project that we have been working on for a long time, it is our goal to raise awareness for the elderly in Hong Kong and promote more people to help them out. We believe that the respect for elderly people should be increased, and the elderly deserve equity concerning other people. 

People may become more prone to social isolation as they age, which has been related to poor physical and mental health outcomes. Many seniors have extensive medical needs. Almost 95% of the elderly have at least one chronic condition, with over 80% having two or more. They may also have financial difficulties and hardships in maintaining safe and comfortable housing. Numerous elderly individuals require assistance with everyday tasks or medical care, and family members or caregivers may have difficulties in providing this assistance. Unfortunately, the elderly are also more prone to neglect, physical abuse, and financial exploitation.

According to a 2022 news article, chronic diseases, disabilities, and dementia are on the rise among Hong Kong’s ageing population. The pandemic has further exposed the challenges faced by the elderly, especially those who live alone and have limited access to healthcare and social services.

There are many ways we can support the elderly:

1. Donate to charities that specialise in supporting the elderly: Many organisations in Hong Kong work to support the elderly. By donating to these organisations, you can help ensure that they have access to the resources they need. Charities include Senior Citizen Home Safety Association, ImpactHK and SCHSA.
2. Volunteering at Senior Centres: There are many senior centres and nursing homes throughout Hong Kong that are always looking for volunteers. By spending time with the elderly, you can help brighten their day and provide much-needed social interaction.
3. Support policies that help the elderly: Elderly citizens in Hong Kong often face discrimination and neglect. By advocating for their rights, you can help ensure that they are treated fairly and with respect.
4. Spread awareness about the problems that the elderly face: Raising awareness about the problems that elderly people face can have a significant impact on their quality of life.
5. Acknowledging them in public: Many of the elderly in Hong Kong are depressed because of loneliness and may struggle in public. This little effort can make a massive difference in their day.

The Elderly Awareness Restoration Project aims to raise awareness for the elderly in Hong Kong and promote more respect towards them. By working together, we can help create a more equitable and supportive environment for the elderly in Hong Kong.

Written by Sophie, Jocelyn, Ryan, Marcellus 10N

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How did the public react?

The American public seems divided on this monumental decision. A poll that took place just a month short of the affirmative action ruling found that 63% of Americans didn’t think that the Supreme Court should ban affirmative action in college admissions. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that the court was “merely” imposing its “preferred college application format” on the country by “taking on the role of college administrators to decide what is better for society.”

“Because the Court cannot escape the inevitable truth that race matters in students’ lives, it announces a false promise to save face and appear attuned to reality,” she wrote. “No one is fooled.”

What does this mean for the future?

But what does this mean? Although this is a big step that has been paved for students who would have otherwise been rejected from these colleges, there are still many factors affecting a person’s college admission. One of the most common ways wealthier students get into elite colleges is to donate huge sums of money towards an institution’s buildings. “Money allows you to really engage with a different network of resources,” said Wil Del Pilar, a former admissions specialist and current president of higher education for the nonprofit Education Trust. The Harvard legacy acceptance rate is predicted to be more than five times higher than that of non-legacy students as of the previous year.

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