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A recent decision was made to lift the cap on the U.K.’s nuclear stockpile. For as long as the Cold War, the U.K. has had the smallest amount of nuclear warheads stockpiled compared to other superpowers like Russia, China, the U.S. and France.

UK pledges increase in nuclear stockpile in response to international threats

Mia George, Features Editor: Online
April 2, 2021
This easy recipe for soy sauce noodles tests the capabilities of instant food. Invented in the 1950s, instant ramen has grown to be a staple late-night student meal.

Feast or Flop: Soy sauce ramen

Emma Lucas, Staff Writer
April 1, 2021
Procrastination comes in many forms, and every student has their favorite method. Although procrastinating is often seen as a bad habit, prolonging work and having moments of low motivation are inevitable, and these are the best ways to take a much-needed break from work.

Top 5 ways to procrastinate

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
April 1, 2021
The Vision bursts through a wall as part of promo for his first appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Movies later, his title role in the new show WandaVision has forced his character into the center stage.

Iconic sitcoms honored in WandaVision

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021
COVID-19 restrictions have thwarted the spring break plans of many. Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares the best ways to relax, refresh and make use of the week off.

Top 5 spring break activities

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
March 26, 2021
After the murder of Sarah Everard and recently surveyed statistic about sexual harassment was released, female students are more concerned for their safety on the street. A commonly suggested method for self defense is to keep a key held between your fingers in order to have more impact if an offender were to become violent. Photo illustration by Clara Martinez.

Murder of Sarah Everard, UN survey result spark conversation around sexual harassment

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
March 19, 2021
Now that students are only permitted off-campus lunch a limited number of days each week, it can be difficult to decide where to eat. Experimenting with new restaurants and eating from old favorites can not only help support local businesses but will make off-campus lunch all the more enjoyable.

Top 5 places to go for off-campus lunch

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
March 19, 2021
Oats, a popular and nutritious food, have been eaten for hundreds of years. Will this slightly unhealthier take out-perform the traditional breakfast meal?

Feast or Flop: Baked oats

Emma Lucas, Staff Writer
March 19, 2021
After College Board set out three exam administration dates for APs, ASL has set out a plan for how it will hold the tests. The administration also made them non-compulsory.

Administration sets dates for AP exams, makes exams optional

Cameron Spurr, Lead News Editor
March 13, 2021
Two grade levels will now be afforded off campus privileges every day. The new policy comes into effect March 15.

Off-campus lunch to extend to two grades per day

Cameron Spurr, Lead News Editor
March 13, 2021

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