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The Winter Formal organization group meets to prepare for the upcoming event Nov. 29. The group planned chaperones, catering, activities and advertisement.
Student Council plans return of Winter Formal
Leila Meilman, Reporter • November 30, 2023
The school will switch inspectors from Ofsted to the Independent Schools Inspectorate, according to Director of Safeguarding and Compliance Richard Harrold. The decision to switch was made because the ISI is more tailored to independent schools’ needs.
School switches school regulators, undergoes Ofsted inspection
November 20, 2023
Cole Auchincloss (’27) presents his clause to his committee Nov. 10 at the American School in Milan Model United Nations Conference. Auchincloss represented the delegate of the U.S. and presented his clause on the freedom of Uyghurs in China to the Human Rights Committee.
Model United Nations attends Milan conference
November 17, 2023
Features
High School Learning Specialist Geoff Richman offers guidance to students with learning differences
PODCAST HS Learning Specialist Geoff Richman offers insight on student learning differences
Aran Hooda, Reporter • December 5, 2023
Maria Pilnik (’26) practices rock climbing at Westway Climbing Center this year. Pilnik started climbing at the age of 6 and has continued since, now training two to three times per week.
Maria Pilnik conquers new heights through rock climbing
November 30, 2023
Security guard Cristian Ortiz stands at the Waverly entrance. Security guards reflect on their role in our community and the relationships they foster with students.
VIDEO Securing the school: security team members discuss highlights, responsibilities
November 29, 2023
Culture
The Phantom GX’s offer comfort, speed and control on the ball for £235. When they were released to the world, their Gripknit technology revolutionized the game.
Phantom GX soccer cleats provide strong performance
Alessandro Arpaio, Reporter • December 5, 2023
Weight loss advertisements on social media damage young womens body image as they are bombarded with promises of a perfect figure, creating unrealistic beauty standards and fostering a cycle of insecurity. In the past, I have fallen victim to these enticing advertisements and experienced the repercussions firsthand.
Weight loss advertisements damage young women's body image
December 4, 2023
Ziad Ben-Gacem (’25) speaks to Clarisa Gomez Rodriguez (’24) in the show’s opening scene during dress rehearsal Nov. 13. Rodriguez sang the first song of the musical, “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
GALLERY Students perform High School musical ‘Anything Goes’
November 27, 2023
Opinions
All restaurants with over 250 employees must present menus to customers with numbers displayed by items. The government made the law to promote healthier eating habits, however, a single number cannot tell the real story of what foods contain.
UK Calorie Law is counterproductive, ineffective
Meher Sareen, Reporter • December 4, 2023
The governments backpedal on several climate policies has prompted alarm amongst scientists and climate groups. The plans put the U.K. at risk of missing key climate targets over the next few decades.
UK government’s backpedal in climate policy threatens long-term goals
November 28, 2023
The longstanding tradition of the Junior Lock-In has been retired and replaced with the Junior Games. While the change is unfortunate, our StuCo has shown creativity in creating an enjoyable alternative.
‘Junior Games’ brings excitement despite ‘Junior Lock-in’ discontinuation
November 14, 2023
Sports
Daniel Olshanskiy (’25) catches up on school work while traveling to a soccer tournament. During the time he spent playing for academies, he often had to do work while going to practice.
Students reflect on Premier League aspirations, balancing academics
Alessandro Arpaio and Mikhaeel Khamissa • December 4, 2023
The varsity boys soccer team poses for a team photo. This photo was taken following their 4-0 win against the Munich International School.
Fall sports captains reflect on ISST performance
November 27, 2023
Cross country co-captain Noah Sadrian (’25) gives a speech to the team before the 5km race at ISSTs. Sadrian provided words of inspiration for teammates in preparation for the race, chanting “clear eyes” and their final yell of “Go Eagles!” before they lined up to race.
GALLERY Fall sports teams compete in ISSTs
November 21, 2023
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