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News
Inji Novruzlu (’26) looks at the Marzano Scale after her World Civilizations II class. The social studies department changed their grading system from the Rainbow Chart to the Marzano Scale this fall.
Social studies department changes grading system
Leila Meilman, Reporter • September 14, 2023
Interim High School Principal Jack Phillips approves the affirmation of student free expression rights Sept. 8. The affirmation was developed by the Private School Journalism Association and the Student Press Law Center to ensure that students in school-sponsored media have free expression rights.
Interim High School Principal affirms student free expression rights
September 9, 2023
Director of Student Life Royce Wallaces advisory convenes outside to discuss upcoming activities as well as reflect on their back-to-school experience. Wallace introduced the Student Advisory Council as one of his first actions since taking on the Director role this school year.
Administration announces new Student Advisory Council
September 8, 2023
Features
Danny Joseph (’26), an astronomy enthusiast, provides insights on recent news regarding space travel, missions and information. This is the second installment of the recurring column “Make Space for Danny Joseph.”
Make Space for Danny Joseph: Episode 2
Zoe Karibian, Reporter • September 25, 2023
Interim High School Principal Jack Phillips joins Culture Editor: Online Jaden Gardiola for an in-depth interview regarding who he is, his return to the school and his plans for the year.
Have a Seat: Interim High School Principal Jack Phillips considers tenure, future goals
September 14, 2023
Rowan Hamilton (’26), leader of the Empowering Women’s Education Worldwide club, explains her club’s purpose to a student at her stand Sept. 8. Hamilton said her club’s goal is to bring students together to advocate for women’s access to education by running charity bake sales and other fundraising events. “You’re able to help women and work with people who have similar mindsets to you to create real change that is lasting,” Hamilton said. “We’ll be able to connect with those girls in Jordan and Indonesia and get a wider perspective on the world and what’s going on.”
Students present new clubs to High School
September 11, 2023
Culture
Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo performs at Glastonbury 2022 before her new album “GUTS” releases Sept. 8. Her pop-rock album took listeners on a journey of rebellion and vulnerability.
Olivia Rodrigo's "GUTS" brings back 90's pop-rock
Ailish Herrmann and Zoe Karibian • September 26, 2023
The fashion industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions, according to the BBC. As you shop for the autumn season, here are five fashion brands to stay sustainable.
Top 5 sustainable fashion brands for autumn
September 19, 2023
The High School Performing Arts department selected “Anything Goes” as the fall musical Sept. 4. The announcement this year was two weeks delayed as the Performing Arts teachers needed more time to secure the copyright.
Performing Arts teachers shine spotlight on process to prepare high school musical
September 18, 2023
Opinions
In all trials with an absent defendant, such as Lucy Letbys, the speakers must address the perpetrator even in their absence. However, Letby’s absence weakened the impact of the sentencing on the convict and the victims.
Lucy Letby sentencing highlights flaws in UK justice system
Sophia Hsu, Reporter • September 20, 2023
AP Psychology is the sixth most popular AP course according to the American Psychology Association. Nonetheless, Florida’s Department of Education announced Aug. 3 that the course would be discontinued because the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under HB 1557.
Florida ban on AP Psychology threatens academic freedom of students
September 12, 2023
Sixty-five percent of the worlds population are visual learners. Yet, the Harkness Method does not benefit learners who struggle with following spoken ideas only.
Harkness method proves unbeneficial to some students, requires change
September 5, 2023
Sports
The boys varsity soccer team defeat TASIS 2-1 Sept. 13. Head coach Danny Cook and members of the varsity football team spoke about their strong return in the second match of the season.
Boys varsity soccer team defeats TASIS to kickstart the season
Alex Sawan, Reporter • September 22, 2023
Willem Bake (’25) passes the ball to Santiago Londano (’23) in a match against Frankfurt Internation School Sept. 25, 2022. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
From Regents Park to collegiate dreams: Willem Bake recounts soccer journey
September 15, 2023
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September 12, 2023
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