Air Academy High School's Student News Publication

The Jetstream Journal
Air Academy High School's Student News Publication

The Jetstream Journal
Air Academy High School's Student News Publication

The Jetstream Journal
Elaine Zou

Elaine Zou, Reporter

Hey all, I’m Elaine! I’m a junior, and I’m super excited to be in my second year with the Jetstream Journal. Additionally, I’m involved in speech and debate, and in my free time, I love to write, crochet, play tennis, and hang out with my plants.
All content by Elaine Zou
BTS, a seven-member boy group from South Korea. While BTS were not the first k-pop group to come into the American consciousness, they have been the most critically successful, receiving their second Grammy nomination in November of 2021. Licensed for reuse by Creative Commons.

Making Waves: The Global Phenomenon of K-pop

Elaine Zou, Reporter
March 1, 2022
Licensed for reuse by Creative Commons. Polarizing headlines and misinformation within articles have contributed to the deepening mistrust of media within our society.

Journalism as a Balancing Act

Elaine Zou, Reporter
February 1, 2022
Members of the AAHS forensics team gather virtually. From upper left: senior Erin Cooper, senior Aiyanna Quinones, junior Madeline Baldwin, freshman Avery Brandt, senior Tayva Anderson, freshman Ella McCauley, senior Madeline Recker, junior Lola Lambert and freshman Amber Maluschka.

Air Academy Forensics is Headed to Nationals

Elaine Zou, Reporter
May 3, 2021
A portrait of an Asian American woman as part of New York City’s “I Still Believe in Our City” public awareness campaign. Drawn by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, the daughter of Thai and Indonesian immigrants, the posters were then placed in locations where Asian hate incidents had occurred. The posters can now be found all over the city.

“Our struggles are still valid”: The Asian American Story

Elaine Zou, Reporter
April 14, 2021
A less than favorable first impression: a photo of my older sister and I just a few days after our first meeting.

The Joy of Siblinghood

Elaine Zou, Reporter
March 31, 2021
An image of freshly baked (and delicious-looking) chocolate chip sourdough bread.

Key Tips for the Cooking Beginner

Elaine Zou, Reporter
March 14, 2021
Labled for reuse by Creative Commons. The 63rd Grammys will be held on March 14, 2021.

And the Grammy Goes To…

Elaine Zou, Reporter
February 28, 2021
Notable celebrities "canceled" in this past year including Jimmy Fallon, J.K. Rowling, Ellen DeGeneres, Shane Dawson and Gal Gadot. Labeled for reuse by Creative Commons.

‘Cancel Culture’ Has Been Canceled

Elaine Zou, Reporter
February 14, 2021
Labeled for reuse by Creative Commons. "Soul's" logo is an apt representation for the movie itself: inventive, colorful and delightfully bold.

Review: Pixar’s Latest Release is Full of “Soul”

Elaine Zou, Reporter
January 31, 2021
Labeled for reuse by Creative Commons. The different levels of sustainability. While there are many facets to sustainability, practicing sustainable living at a personal level is something that has a tremendous benefit to the overall health of Earth.

15 Ways to Live Sustainably in 2021

Elaine Zou, Reporter
December 6, 2020
The Thanksgiving spirit has inspired many to be grateful this year.

Finding Gratitude this Thanksgiving

Elaine Zou, Reporter
November 14, 2020
From left to right (front) teachers Emily Doryk, Traci Trimbach, Elise Hatfield, Jill Weis, Mary Anderson, Amy Cofield, Tateum Bowers; (back) David Miles, Dallas Hall, Rachel Cullen participating in the Walk Against Hate.

Air Academy is No Place for Hate

Elaine Zou, Reporter
October 31, 2020
Labeled for reuse by Creative Commons. A picture of assorted classical works by Doyle, Melville and others.

Our English Curriculum is No Longer Relevant

Elaine Zou, Reporter
October 15, 2020
Two screenshots from sophomores Lola Feilke, Callahan Riewald, Kya Shatzer and Elaine Zou's group chat. It's helpful to stay in touch with friends, whether to reminisce of better times or simply share uplifting videos.

Secondary Effects: How COVID-19 Has Impacted Personal Health

Elaine Zou, Reporter
September 30, 2020
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