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Community participates in student-led Aequitas workshops

Aequitas week, organized by the Social Justice Council, took place Feb. 28-March 7. In addition to a keynote speaker, students and faculty members led and engaged in workshops focusing on a variety of social justice topics.
Workshop leader Claire Corley (’23) discusses with participants of “Breaking the Echo Chamber: Navigating the Risks of Online Groupthink” March 2. The workshop included a short lecture, group discussion and an interactive activity.
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Daniel de Beer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online
Daniel de Beer (’23) is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online of The Standard. Having grown up in Brazil and lived in four different countries, de Beer is a citizen of the world. De Beer began his journalistic career in Grade 9, when he joined The Standard as a Staff Writer. His hobbies include playing backgammon, swimming, and competitive chair spinning.
Rahil Punshi, News Editor: Online
Rahil Punshi (’25) is the News Editor: Online for The Standard. Punshi’s passion for politics and writing spurred him to join The Standard at the start of high school. Outside of journalism, Punshi is a member of the Secretariat for West London Model UN and is an avid squash player.
Rudi Chamria, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online
Rudi Chamria (’24) is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online of The Standard. She joined the newspaper in Grade 9 as a staff writer because she enjoys connecting with people through interviewing and utilizing her platform to highlight underrepresented voices. In addition to her role on The Standard, Chamria leads the Social Justice Council, plays tennis and engages in community service.
Jaden Gardiola, Culture Editor: Online
Jaden Gardiola (’25) is the Culture Editor: Online for The Standard. He was initially drawn to journalism as a different approach to language arts, while also being passionate about film and filmmaking. Gardiola is keen to use multimedia to tell stories in a unique way. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Gardiola also takes part in soccer and Student Council, and is an avid fan of football and basketball.
Grace Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief
Grace Hamilton (’23) is the Editor-in-Chief of The Standard. Her love for writing stemmed into a passion for journalism, and she became involved with The Standard in Grade 9. Journalism provides her a powerful platform to inform the ASL community and learn more about local and global perspectives, issues and events. Outside of journalism, Hamilton leads the Sustainability Council, writes creatively and sails competitively.
Oskar Doepke, News Editor: Print
Oskar Doepke (’25) is the News Editor: Print for The Standard. Before moving to London, he joined his old school’s newspaper due to a love for writing and passion for politics, which he continued upon joining the Standard in Grade 10. Outside of the newsroom, Doepke leads the mock trial club, plays cello and enjoys social studies. 

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