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The 2023-24 Peer Leadership group walks together during their retreat in Wolverhampton Sept. 3, 2023. The Peer Leadership program will expand to both Grades 9 and 10 for the 2024-25 school year.
Peer Leadership expands to Grade 10 for 2024-25 school year
Ella Friel, Opinions Editor: Print • April 23, 2024
Students dance during last year’s prom May 13, 2023. Prom was previously free of charge but will cost £40 per person this year.
School implements cost to attend prom
April 23, 2024
Armaan Raj (’26) and Saira Mundassery (’26) eat together at South Asia Night April 11. Mundassery said she enjoyed the range of activities on the night. “My favorite parts of South Asia Night are definitely the spice contests because it really brings everyone together and also the performances everyone does are really amazing,” Mundassery said.
GALLERY South Asia Club hosts annual celebration
April 23, 2024
Features
Rian Puri (26), Neel Dandekar (27) and Fede Formenti (’26) work on math problems at the International Schools Mathematics Teacher Foundations Junior competition in Vienna Feb. 24. The three students completed complex problem-solving questions on various tests and activities. Photo courtesy of Mark Basoum.
Students participate in math competitions
Sophia Hsu, Media Team • May 9, 2024
Students and faculty share their thoughts on the current climate of sexism at ASL. An online survey conducted by The Standard March 7-22 with 149 student responses showed 73.8% of students have experienced or witnessed gender-based stereotyping at the school.
Shadowed by sexism: How gender inequality manifests in school community
April 30, 2024
Reporters Seya Sawiris and Amelia Bassi join Computer Science Teacher Kent Collins to discuss his time serving in the Navy and his transition to teaching.
PODCAST Kent Collins reflects on time served in Navy, transition to teaching
April 22, 2024
Culture
PODCAST Fashion Frenzy: Discussing spring trends, clothing’s impact on mental health
PODCAST Fashion Frenzy: Discussing spring trends, clothing’s impact on mental health
Rina Kobayashi and Alexandra Theofilopoulou • May 16, 2024
The Met Gala, a highly anticipated annual fundraising event hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, took place May 6. We got to see how different brands took their attempt at this year’s dress code “The Garden of Time.”
Top 5 Met Gala 2024 looks
May 13, 2024
Panzers and Maido, two food stores on the St. Johns Wood High Street, compete for the business of High School students.
Panzers beats Maido as top choice for St. John’s Wood High Street lunch
May 10, 2024
Opinions
Modern consumer habits have normalized buying and disposing for convenience. Consumerism and throwaway culture has presented many ethical concerns, including social inequality and environmental complications.
Consumerism, throwaway culture raises ethical dilemma
Rania Raj, Reporter • May 15, 2024
Living in London, it may appear that being constantly surrounded by an abundance of cultures means a scarcity of enforced stereotypes. Reporters Raj Chamria, Ayla Rafiq and Meher Sareen discuss their experiences as South Asians in an international school environment.
PODCAST Suppressing stereotypes: Uncovering experiences as South Asians in London
May 14, 2024
Over 1 billion people in the world suffer from migraines, according to the National Library of Medicine. Despite their prevalence, migraines are often unacknowledged and misunderstood.
Migraine disorder demands understanding
April 26, 2024
Sports
Rafael Nadal is now in his farewell season but will likely forever be recognized as the “King of Clay.” Nadal played Andy Murray in the 2014 Roland Garros semi-final, where Murray was beaten in straight sets — 6-3, 6-2 and 6-1. Photo courtesy of Frédéric de Villamil / Flickr
Future of tennis: Clay season predictions
Alexandra Theofilopoulou, Reporter • May 13, 2024
Elias Tejpaul (’25) and Steven Lewis (’25) race against an opposing team. Tejpaul said the race being near the boat house was enjoyable. “I thought everyone did pretty well,” Tejpaul said. “I think it’s a fun race, it’s on our home stretch, and it’s just good to get out there.”
GALLERY Crew athletes compete in Chiswick Regatta
May 10, 2024
The JV girls tennis team poses for a group photo after a tournament at ACS Cobham during the 2023 season May 20. The team played against various London schools but did not play against any of the ISST member schools.
Community discusses lack of travel for JV spring sports
May 7, 2024
Podcast
PODCAST Have a Seat: Assistant High School Principal Natalie Maisey reflects on assuming new role, leadership
PODCAST Have a Seat: Assistant High School Principal Natalie Maisey reflects on assuming new role, leadership
Jaden Gardiola, Culture Editor: Online • April 16, 2024
Video
Reporters Leila Meilman and Inez Stephenson recap the week of April 29. Students and faculty discuss a recent assembly, university exploration night, London mayor elections and a track meet.
Standard News Network: Week of April 29
Talya Berner, Leila Meilman, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl • May 8, 2024
Gallery
Naomi Hart (’25) struts down the walkway wearing the EIGHT brands clothing April 25. The Sustainable Fashion Show featured a presentation of clothes from three different brands in addition to a guest speaker panel and Q&A.
GALLERY Sustainability Council holds annual fashion show for Earth Week
Mayuko Kawase and Rania Raj • April 30, 2024
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