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

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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...

With 1.9 billion views under its TikTok hashtag, “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas is one of the most popular books circulating the For You page. The first novel of a five book series, “A Court of Thorns and Roses” narrates the story of 19-year-old Feyre when she is kidnapped and taken to the faerie realm Prythian.

#BookTok Review: ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ introduces sophistication to fantasy genre

Actors Tony Leung and Simu Liu portray the iconic father-son duo in the box office hit “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Themes of Asian representation and family dynamics render the film memorable for viewers.

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ represents true heart of Asian culture

With 1.9 billion views under its TikTok hashtag, “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas is one of the most popular books circulating the For You page. The first novel of a five book series, “A Court of Thorns and Roses” narrates the story of 19-year-old Feyre when she is kidnapped and taken to the faerie realm Prythian.

#BookTok Review: ‘All the Bright Places’ sheds light on teenage mental struggles

British Literature students congregate outside the Kiln Theatre after viewing a performance of the play “NW Trilogy” Sept. 29. The play consisted of three acts with a total duration of two hours.

British Literature students attend ‘NW Trilogy’ performance

The effects of climate change – natural disasters, heat waves, pollution – remain perceptible in every facet of our lives. Here are five sustainable practices imperative to curtailing the worsening climate crisis.

Top 5 sustainable practices to mitigate climate crisis

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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