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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
Amelia Bassi, Reporter • 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.
South Asia Club hosts annual celebration
April 23, 2024
The Sustainability Council decorates Top O in preparation for Earth Week April 22-26. The council printed out posters and put up images to raise awareness.
Sustainability Council hosts Earth Week activities, events
April 22, 2024
Features
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.
Kent Collins reflects on time served in Navy, transition to teaching
Amelia Bassi and Seya Sawiris • April 22, 2024
Have a Seat: Assistant High School Principal Natalie Maisey reflects on assuming new role, leadership
Have a Seat: Assistant High School Principal Natalie Maisey reflects on assuming new role, leadership
April 16, 2024
Caroline Bird speaks to students in Pride Club during a lunch meeting March 1. Bird spent a week at the school Feb. 26 to March 1 as this year’s Bergeron Fellow.
How Bergeron Fellow Caroline Bird creates, destroys loneliness through poetry
March 27, 2024
Culture
In general, Saturdays prove to be one of the Italian restaurant’s busiest days, leaving staff extremely busy. Despite their busy schedule, Rosso’s customer service remained superb.
Review: Enoteca Rosso provides unique, authentic Italian culinary experience
Alexandra Theofilopoulou and Yiannis Theofilopoulos • April 22, 2024
Swedish supergroup ABBA is one of the most renowned bands in the world. In 2022, the group created ABBA Voyage, a virtual concert displaying the four members as avatars.
ABBA Voyage launches new performance style through holographic technology
April 11, 2024
The fashion world delights viewers with its Fall-Winter 2024 collections, available in the coming months for shoppers. A surge of more eccentric looks made the season a memorable one, with several brands reaching virality online.
Reznick’s Runway Rundown: Best of Fall-Winter 2024
April 9, 2024
Opinions
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
Tara Behbehani, Opinions Editor: Online • April 26, 2024
British Journalist Fraser Nelson stands at the podium to present their opposing perspective on the proposed Value Added Tax on private schools by the Labour Party. The VAT would likely be charged at 20% and be added to annual tuition.
Education at a cost: UK Labour Party's VAT on private school tuition provides opportunity to improve national education
April 24, 2024
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has deeply affected the lives of thousands, yet it remains relatively unknown to many. The dispute started over three decades ago and has since resulted in two large-scale conflicts and intermittent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The forgotten war: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict remains overlooked, insufficiently acknowledged by world
April 15, 2024
Sports
Noora von Bulow (’27) competes in the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Spain in March. Von Bulow had the highest speed but knocked the last fence down, resulting in a 14th place finish.
Noora von Bulow recaps competitive horse riding journey
Mayuko Kawase, Reporter • April 25, 2024
Ela Gülener (’24) practices serving at practice April 12. Tennis tryouts took place over three days in four locations for boys and girls including Paddington Sports Club, Finchley Manor, Canons Park and Gladstone Park.
Tennis tryouts soar in popularity, coaches cut players for JV teams
April 15, 2024
The boys U15 ISFA team pose for a team picture after a 3-2 win in the game preceding the ISFA Shield tournament quarter finals Nov. 29, 2023. They scored in the last minute of the game to win the match against Claremont.
Boys U15 ISFA team proceed to national tournament semi-final
April 12, 2024
Podcast
Culture Editor: Online Jaden Gardiola and Reporter Benjamin Mills-Knutsen are joined by Reporter Colton Stenson on the NFL Podcast to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl Feb. 11.
PODCAST 2024 Super Bowl sparks passionate debate
Jaden Gardiola, Benjamin Mills Knutsen and Colton Stenson • February 11, 2024
Video
Reporters Yasmine Rivera and Inez Stephenson recap the week of Mar. 11. Students and faculty discuss a recent guest speaker, the SAT Diagnostic and weather disruption to spring athletics.
Standard News Network: Week of April 8
Adrian Caillaux Diaz, Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson and Inez Stephenson • April 16, 2024
Gallery
Lev Gorelik (’25) competes in the male’s 200-meter individual medley division. Gorelik received third in the race and said he was glad to contribute to the team’s win.
GALLERY School hosts varsity swim ISSTS, place first
Laila Taraporevala, Media Team • March 14, 2024
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