THE STANDARD EDITORIAL BOARD OF 2012-13 Our school prides itself on its diversity and global perspective. These ideas that are ingrained into the Mission Statement are, however, seemingly not receiving...

THE STANDARD EDITORIAL BOARD 2012-2013 As the school welcomes a new interim High School Principal through its doors, we look forward to the fresh inclination that Jack Phillips, who will succeed current...

MATT BENTLEY CULTURE EDITOR Jack Phillips will take over as Interim High School Principal for the 2013-2014 school year, Head of School Coreen Hester confirmed on February 14. Phillips comes from Phoenix...

PAUL RYAN STAFF WRITER The Student Council recently held a discussion with the librarians on the issue of punishments in an effort to quell the rising tension between the librarians and students. The...

THOMAS RISINGER NEWS EDITOR Former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s death on March 5 sparked both celebration and mourning throughout the world. During his tenure, Chávez influenced the lives...

ONLINE EDITOR TYLER ZSCHACH sits down with Student Council President Issy Kelly (’14) and Vice President Adam Koren (’14) to discuss their upcoming tenures. ISSY KELLY ('14) What are you planning...

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FARES CHEHABI explores the implications of ASL’s next step into the digital age, the Bring-Your-Own-Laptop program. It has become clear that ASL is ready to embrace the digital age...

JAMES MALIN STAFF WRITER On Thursday March 14 (3.14), the math department came together to take part in the worldwide celebration of Pi Day. Pi Day presented me with an excellent opportunity:...

SAYER DEVLIN ASSISTANT ONLINE EDITOR Swimming finished 3rd overall out of 12 teams Sophie Rittenhouse ('13) placed 2nd in the 100m freestyle, 2nd in the 100m fly and 1st in the 100m backstroke. Megan...

JULIAN NEBREDA STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT This is my final Student Council piece for The Standard as Student Council President. Soon, another Student Council president will be elected, and I will go...

ZACK ASHLEY STAFF WRITER Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Akay Mustafa has been working as a regional scout and centre of excellence coach for Norwich City Football Club since September 2012. Assistant...