High School community showcases language diversity

Amber de Saint-Exupéry, Tristan Weiss, and Nick Zirinis|October 16, 2020

High School students’ language experience

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Amber de Saint-Exupéry, Opinions Editor: Online

Amber de Saint-Exupéry (’22) is the Opinions Editor: Online and has been writing for The Standard since Grade 10. She enjoys the art of constructing...

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Nick Zirinis, News Editor: Online

Nicholas Zirinis (’23) is the News Editor: Online for The Standard. He initially got into journalism on the Middle School newspaper The Scroll; giving...

Upon hearing the word “fashion,” external features and one’s perceived public image come to mind. Public figures of the 2010s and 2020s such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Serena Williams and Lady Gaga have challenged this limited view of style through fashion reflecting one’s beliefs and sparking needed conversations about sexuality, class and race.

Controversy and couture: politics meets fashion

This year’s Met Gala theme of “Gilded Glamor” seemed simple enough to follow, yet many celebrities were led astray by their designers. A handful of looks escaped this fate, and the following looks left others looking out of place.

Top 5 Met Gala looks

The Oscars’ reputation took a huge blow in March after actor Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage. The award show’s reputation as a sophisticated ceremony has gradually deteriorated over the past few years, facing mounting criticism over its handling of political issues.

Academy Awards decline with behavior, diversity, relevance issues

“One of Us is Lying” by Karen M. McManus follows four high school students suspected of murdering their school’s infamous gossip blogger, Simon. The book rose in popularity following the premiere of its television adaptation in October, with over 265 million views under its TikTok hashtag.

#BookTok Review: ‘One of Us is Lying’ makes up for stereotypical characters with captivating plot

Members of the Grade 11 and 12 class pose on the Waverley steps with their Crocs. The shoes have risen in popularity in the school community.

Crocumentary: Community reacts to rise of Crocs

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Oct. 27

Owen Humphries (’22), English Teacher Sean Linton and Cece Muecke (’21) join the Gender-Sexuality Alliance’s silent protest, wearing rainbow colors to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. After middle school students hung up a Trump-Pence campaign flag Oct. 19, GSA encouraged students to show up to school Oct. 26 wearing rainbows on masks, flags and stickers.

GSA silent protest, Trump-Pence campaign flag provoke debate among student body

With gloves on, Library Administrative Assistant Steve Reed retrieves a book from the shelves of the Mellon Library. The process for borrowing books follows a new quarantine protocol to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mellon Library accommodates for unique challenges presented by COVID-19

Grade 12 graduation will take place at Central Hall Westminster with extra COVID-19 regulations and will be available to watch over livestream. Grade 12 students may only invite two guests and will be seated on the ground floor rather than the stage.

Grade 12 student tests positive for COVID-19 in second confirmed HS case

Signs around school remind students and staff to follow the schools COVID-19 guidelines. The school had its first positive test result Sept. 17.

Middle school faculty member tests positive for COVID-19, 53 self-isolating

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