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Sara Khan (’24) acts in a musical at her previous school. Acting and performing arts have always played a significant role in Khan’s life.

Sara Khan acts to express herself

Zainab Shafqat Adil, Culture Editor: Print
April 15, 2021
This Chinese Magnolia in Hyde Park is an example of “restoring our earth” which is this year’s Earth Day theme. To compensate for the destruction that climate change has caused, below are five actions that will help to repair nature and biodiversity.

Environment, explained: top 5 changes you can make in light of Earth Day

Eden Leavey, Staff Writer
April 12, 2021
Pages 82-83 of ‘Sapiens A Graphic History’ by Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen (co-writer) and Daniel Casanave (illustrator). Using comical dialogue and illustrations, Doctor Fiction explains to Zoe, Hariri’s niece, the theory of the ‘collective myth’ as the foundation of society.

‘Sapiens A Graphic History’ illustrates how civilization thrives thanks to collective myths

Antoine Warnery, Staff Writer
April 12, 2021
As variants drive an increase in COVID-19 cases in other countries, the U.K. may be at risk of a third wave. Multiple other countries have already experienced a third wave of the virus and more restrictions.

Possibility of third wave in UK causes uncertainty among students

Sophia Bassi, Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
Model UN delegates raise their country plaques in the 2020 West London Conference. This year, the conference was hosted virtually via Zoom March 27, and it provided participants the opportunity to practice debate skills and gain additional experience with conference preparation and structure.

Model UN attends virtual West London Conference

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
March 29, 2021
Malakai Spencer (’21) catches a baseball mid-air March 18. Spencer played on the boys varsity baseball team in Grades 9 and 10 as a pitcher and infielder.

Students participate in first week of sports

Elena Alexander, Kira Crutcher, and Eden Leavey
March 25, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers player Damian Lillard shoots a three-point shot at this year's all-star game. The all-star teams were drafted by captains LeBron James and Kevin Durant, with James' team winning the game 170-150 per Sporting News.

Students react to ongoing NBA season

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
In-person school reopened March 8, and campus life has picked up with more activities. The Student Council is hosting the NCAA March Madness bracket challenge that began last week and the PSAT will take place this Saturday.

Weekly Briefing – March 22

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
March 22, 2021
The youngPOWER conference, which brings together students to talk about social justice issues, has happened in the past in person. However, this year, it will happen for the first time over Zoom March 19 to 20.

youngPOWER conference to take place over zoom

Sophia Bassi and Vittoria Di Meo
March 18, 2021
Due to the pandemic, the robotics team has faced many new challenges and designs to be created, as well as now having the chance to work on a robot in person. Students and faculty reflect on their experience participating in robotics during this unique year.

Robotics team adapts to different projects, experiences

Ella Podurgiel, Features Editor: Print
March 18, 2021
Jennifer Craig and her husband attend a Red Sox baseball game in the U.S. Many members of the community are avid sports fans who attend matches or watch them online.

Unconditional loyalty: exploring the relationship between fans and their teams

Jasmin Taylor, Sports Editor: Online
March 17, 2021
Zu, played by Kade Hudson, comforts her autistic half-sister Music, played by Maddie Ziegler. Although Sia’s “Music” was intended to raise awareness and shed a positive light on Autism Spectrum Disorder, the movie received conflicting reviews over its portrayal of the disability.

Sia’s ‘Music’ conveys a false, offensive portrayal of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Polina Dashevsky, Opinions Editor: Print
March 17, 2021
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