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Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update – Jan. 15

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr
January 15, 2021
College has become the principal focus of students in the High School, to the extent that the school environment has become one of immense competition and pressure. While it is important to prepare for the years ahead, students should pursue classes and extracurriculars that they are passionate about in order to truly enjoy the high school experience.

Competition, pressures surrounding college detract from high school experience

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
January 14, 2021
Joe Biden speaks in front of an audience at his presidential campaign office in Des Moines, Iowa Jan. 13, 2020. Biden has struggled with a speech disorder since a young age and it has persisted in his political career.

Biden’s stutter carries inspiration

Polina Dashevsky, Opinions Editor: Print
January 12, 2021
Queen’s House opens its seasonal ice rink despite necessary COVID adaptations. Staff Writer Anna Reznick reviews her experience at the rink.

Queen’s Ice Rink creates the quintessential winter experience

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
Starbucks has released its new holiday drink specials. Staff Writers Sophia Bassi and Clara Martinez review the the Toffee Nut Latte, Eggnog Latte, Truffle Deluxe Hot Chocolate and Gingerbread Frappuccino.

Starbucks seasonal drinks review

Sophia Bassi and Clara Martinez
December 18, 2020
COVID-19 has caused travel restrictions, leaving many students having to quickly change vacation plans. High schoolers reflect on how the restrictions have impacted previous plans, how they will impact the future, and the effects of not being able to travel.

Students reflect on COVID’s restriction on travel

Zainab Shafqat Adil and Sophia Bassi
December 17, 2020
Students rehearse the main number in the musical “Fame.” This was one of the few rehearsals in-person, as most took place over Zoom. The final production will be on the ASL website Dec. 18.

‘Fame’ production process begins

Rudi Chamria, Staff Writer
December 16, 2020
The SJC informs students of a meeting they were to participate in with the English and social studies departments about the use of racially sensitive texts on their Instagram story Dec. 8. The meeting took place Dec. 9, and is a step to build on the school's anti-racism work.

SJC members meet with social studies, English departments about use of racially sensitive texts

Emily Forgash, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2020
Danielle Hajjar (’23) plays her viola in the AMIS Orchestra in 2019. She played a solo jazz piece in Russia during the festival.

Students discuss musical outlets

Tristan Weiss, Media Team
December 14, 2020
Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr and News Editor: Online Sajah Ali break down the most important school events this week.

Weekly Briefing – Dec. 14

Cameron Spurr and Sajah Ali
December 14, 2020
With end-of-year assessments right around the corner, Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares study tips and techniques that enhance learning and aid in retention.

Top 5 homework, study methods

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
December 11, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update – Dec. 11

Cameron Spurr, Lead News Editor
December 11, 2020
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