Helen Roth – The Standard

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With gloves on, Library Administrative Assistant Steve Reed retrieves a book from the shelves of the Mellon Library. The process for borrowing books follows a new quarantine protocol to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mellon Library accommodates for unique challenges presented by COVID-19

October 19, 2020

There are 64 different countries represented by the school and 52 languages spoken in the community. Members of the High School share their relationship with language.

High School community showcases language diversity

October 16, 2020

Undocumented immigrants in border detention facilities in the U.S. are being subjected to forced hysterectomies and gynecological procedures. The ICE has been abusing immigrants’ rights at an exponential pace in recent years, most clearly seen in the forced separation of families and inhumane conditions within the detention centers.

Human rights violations: right to health and bodily autonomy

October 15, 2020

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a briefing on the U.K.’s COVID-19 outbreak. The government introduced a new plan to quell the spread of the virus based on local risk levels Oct. 12.

U.K. Government introduces new tiered lockdown system

October 14, 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

October 13, 2020

The ASL Political Society, run by President Colin Bloom (’22) and Vice President Rodolphe Stern (’22), hosted a Zoom discussion with former Member of the European Parliament for South-East England Belinda de Lucy Oct. 8.

Former MEP Belinda de Lucy visits ASL Political Society

October 9, 2020

Anna Kim’s (’21) app instructs users on how to perform CPR in real-time. Kim released her app to the Apple App Store Oct. 4.

Student designs app to support CPR process

October 9, 2020

The High School welcomed 48 new students this year. Fourteen of these students reflect on how their transition is going.

14 new students reflect on their transition to the High School

October 8, 2020

Members of the 2019-20 crew team meet virtually to stay connected during Distance Learning. The team is continuing to meet virtually for the fall season.

Crew begins virtual practice

October 7, 2020

As school reopens, students are allowed to eat off-campus in an effort to spread out the student body during lunchtimes. However, students should only be granted this privilege if they follow COVID-19 rules and regulations.

Wearing masks takes precedence over comfort

October 6, 2020

President Donald Trump greets supporters while driving outside the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Trump was transferred to the hospital Oct. 2 after testing positive for COVID-19.

Community reacts to Trump testing positive for COVID-19

October 5, 2020

Though the recent schedule change is a temporary solution to help mitigate the current COVID-19 crisis, permanently pushing back class starting times would benefit student’s mental health and overall wellbeing.

New schedule ameliorates sleeping patterns

October 2, 2020