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Back to School with Summer in Review

September 5, 2019163 ViewsLeave a Comment

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School is back in session. While looking toward a new year, there is also time for reflection on the summer holiday and important events that occurred.

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Due to the pandemic, the robotics team has faced many new challenges and designs to be created, as well as now having the chance to work on a robot in person. Students and faculty reflect on their experience participating in robotics during this unique year.

Robotics team adapts to different projects, experiences

From the day campus closed on March 13, 2020, the last year has brought lockdowns, isolation, and millions of deaths. But, through the challenges of COVID-19, the ASL community reflected on the pandemic and the positive outcomes that have come to light.

Unprecedented: One year with the virus

Catcalling – defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “a loud, sexually suggestive call or comment directed at someone publicly (as on the street)” – is a familiar occurrence for many students and faculty. Students and faculty voiced their views on the causes and implications of catcalling, and a Metropolitan Police Officer gave advice on how to react to and report instances.

Catcalling endures despite social change

To some, toxic masculinity may pose obstacles to those who want to step outside the masculine norm and fully express themselves, whether that be by wearing lipstick or exhibiting other effeminate behavior.

Confronting toxic masculinity

Theology Club members finish their meeting about karma and reincarnation Thursday, Feb. 11. Meetings are hosted by co-leaders Saoirse Burlingame (’24) and Marcus Chae (’24) every Thursday at 5:45 p.m. on Zoom.

Students start Theology Club amidst growing Western secular society

As variants drive an increase in COVID-19 cases in other countries, the U.K. may be at risk of a third wave. Multiple other countries have already experienced a third wave of the virus and more restrictions.

Possibility of third wave in UK causes uncertainty among students

East Asian students and faculty discuss recent hate crimes and personal experiences with anti-Asian discrimination March 30. For the first time, the East Asia Culture Club held an in-person affinity space for East Asian members of the ASL community.

Affinity space held in light of escalating anti-Asian discrimination

Ethiopia receives its first shipment of COVAX vaccines March 7. Ethiopia is one of many developing countries who are receiving vaccines through the COVAX initiative.

Covax supplies vaccines to low-income countries

Model UN delegates raise their country plaques in the 2020 West London Conference. This year, the conference was hosted virtually via Zoom March 27, and it provided participants the opportunity to practice debate skills and gain additional experience with conference preparation and structure.

Model UN attends virtual West London Conference

Throughout the pandemic, the administration has overseen the school’s financial standing, cutting expenses without compromising the students’ experience. Photo illustration by Eileen Meidar.

COVID-19 provokes uncertainty around ASL’s finances

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