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The UNISVerse

The student newspaper of The United Nations International School.

The UNISVerse

The student newspaper of The United Nations International School.

The UNISVerse

Wicked Review: Wickedly Good or Just Another Adaptation?

Wicked Review: Wickedly Good or Just Another Adaptation?

By Nysa Saxena and Ananya Ghose December 18, 2024

The world of storytelling has long captivated audiences, but few tales have been reimagined as powerfully or as often as the story of Oz. Wicked originates from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, which itself...

Behind the Scenes: The Lightning Thief from the Cast's Perspective

Behind the Scenes: The Lightning Thief from the Cast’s Perspective

By Lian Zhu, Writer December 6, 2024

The Lightning Thief: A Behind the Scenes on the Tut House Musical From November 7th to 9th, the UNIS theatre department took the community on a journey to the world of Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp...

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Thanksgiving: Unfolding Tales, Traditions, and Trends

By Alma Laine, Writer December 2, 2024

Thanksgiving, celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, is a tremendously popular holiday recognized as a time for close ones to gather and express their gratitude for meaningful things in...

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The UNIS Elevator: Abuse of Privilege?

By Lola Fraser Turner, Writer November 24, 2024

The UNIS elevator has been a contentious point of debate at UNIS for a while—particularly regarding the use of a “buddy.” The “buddy system” allows students with an elevator pass to have a friend...

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Sofia Coppola’s Cinematic Representation of Women

By Ananya Ghose, Writer November 20, 2024

Since Hollywood’s inception in 1887, cinema has often been dominated by men: both in front of and behind the camera. Consequently, for decades, films have lacked the female perspective, and male views...

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Poor Things: A Warped Reflection of Reality

By Salome Valter, Arts & Culture Editor November 13, 2024

Sometimes, girlhood can feel so absurd. Femininity is filled with conundrums that plague us incessantly. How do we interact with society and what roles does it expect us to play? How does the patriarchy...

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Frankenstein: A Poem for Halloween

By Lian Zhu, Writer November 8, 2024

Thousands and thousands of masks I wear. Masks to mold, costumes I fold. My skin is sewn from many masks, My mind is a mural of stained glass. I am a painting, my body a vessel. My heart is bleeding,...

Candidates Harris and Trump shake hands at the start of the September 10 presidential debate (image source: Free Malaysia Today)

Inside the Race – Election Update #1

By Chloe Fong, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2024

For those who haven’t been able to tune in to the latest news regarding the presidential election, have no fear! Your election update – with key summaries – is here. Let’s start with the presidential...

Behind the Game: The Dark Side of Sportswashing

Behind the Game: The Dark Side of Sportswashing

By Awujoola Akinwande, Writer October 17, 2024

Image source: Gazzetta.gr The 2022 FIFA World Cup, held in Qatar elicited much global controversy. News organizations such as Vox accused Qatar of corruption, human rights violations, and a lack of...

Painting by Suhani Bhatt

Carry on, as if Nothing Really Matters: A Poem

By Suhani Bhatt, Copyeditor April 12, 2024

Carry on, as if Nothing Really Matters Life, an intricate mosaic. Each moment, each path, each trial, a tesserae, an adhesive, a grout. Shaping the essence of the mortal body.   Everyone...

The 2024 Oscars: High Society’s Socio-Political Nuances

The 2024 Oscars: High Society’s Socio-Political Nuances

By Salome Valter, Writer March 28, 2024

Does Jonathan Glazer have something against the Jewish people? Did Stone deserve to win over Gladstone? What was said? Who wore what? Most importantly: Should the Oscars acceptance speeches serve as platforms...

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Emerging Perspectives: the 2024 IB Art Exhibition

By Mari Vardanyan, Writer March 18, 2024

The IB Visual Arts class at UNIS is known for its rigorous program, and this year's graduating students showcased their talent and hard work at the Caelum Gallery in Chelsea, NYC. These students dedicated...

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