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Valentines Day Special: alumni sweethearts

Valentine’s Day Special: alumni sweethearts

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print February 15, 2021

Susan Savage (’61) and Bob Cavenagh (’61)

Susan Savage (’61) and Bob Cavenagh (’61)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print February 15, 2021

Susan Savage (’61) and Bob Cavenagh (’61) met at ASL in Grade 11 when Susan tripped over Bob in algebra class. Bob claims that she fell for him. At the time, the school’s campus was on Gloucester...

Wayne Brooks-Austin (’70) and Deborah Nelson-Austin (’71)

Wayne Brooks-Austin (’70) and Deborah Nelson-Austin (’71)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print February 15, 2021

Wayne Brooks-Austin (’70) and Deborah Nelson-Austin’s (’71) relationship is founded by their shared experiences at ASL and their common faith in God. They met when he was in Grade 12 and she was...

Keith Robinson (’88) and Natasha Robinson (’93)

Keith Robinson (’88) and Natasha Robinson (’93)

Gabrielle Meidar and Sajah Ali February 15, 2021

Keith Robinson ('88) and Natasha Robinson's (’93) relationship sparked through their shared values and love for ASL. With a five year age difference at school, they crossed paths but did not have many...

Lisa Cottle (’80) and Michael Cottle (’79)

Lisa Cottle (’80) and Michael Cottle (’79)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print February 15, 2021

Lisa Cottle (’80) and Michael Cottle (’79) are inseparable. Even when their relationship adjourned after college, Lisa said she could not stop thinking about him. They parted their separate ways, got...

Areje Al-Shakar (99) and Hamzah Bawkher (’99)

Areje Al-Shakar (’99) and Hamzah Bawkher (’99)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print February 15, 2021

Areje Al-Shakar (’99) and Hamzah Bawkher's ('99) relationship blossomed from their shared experiences not only at ASL, but also through their third culturedness – they were both raised in a culture...

Jessie Williamson (’95) and Natalie Williamson (’97)

Jessie Williamson (’95) and Natalie Williamson (’97)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print February 15, 2021

Jessie Williamson (’95) and Natalie Williamson (’97) described their reconnection after ASL as “pure coincidence.” Natalie attended ASL for three years in lower school while Jessie attended for...

Increasing awareness around sustainability in fashion is leading to rising demand for ethically produced clothing. Efforts towards sustainability take form at both ASL and around the globe.

Community discusses sustainable fashion

Anahi Pellathy, Staff Writer February 11, 2021

According to Business Insider, the fashion industry produces 10% of the world’s carbon emissions and up to 85% of textiles go to landfills every year.  The term “fast fashion” refers to the expedited...

William Iorio (’22) revises for a class at 6:30 a.m. in Connecticut, equivalent to 11:30 a.m. in London. As all students are expected to attend synchronous Zoom classes, Iorio begins his classwork before dawn.

Timezones impact students’ DLP experience abroad

Sophia Bassi and Clara Martinez February 11, 2021

As a result of lockdown beginning at the end of winter break, and thus the shift to the Distance Learning Plan, many students are doing school from various locations. The DLP system requires teachers...

Alexei Navalny was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison Feb. 2 for violating house arrest while in Berlin. Russian citizens took to the street to protest in favor of Navalny and against Putins corruption.

Community reacts to Navalny’s impact on Russia

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online February 8, 2021

Alexei Navalny, Russian anti-corruption activist, blogger and most prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison Feb. 2.  Navalny has accumulated...

Six days after their 2-0 loss to Leicester City, Chelsea FC sacked former manager Frank Lampard. The Englishman led the team to a top 4 finish last season securing an all important UEFA Champions League spot, but his inability to follow up on last years form has seen Chelsea replace him with former Paris-Saint-Germain FC and German manager, Thomas Tuchel.

Students react to Chelsea’s managerial change

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer February 4, 2021

Premier League club Chelsea FC announced the sacking of their manager Frank Lampard after he coached the club for just 18 months. Before becoming the Chelsea manager, Lampard was the manager of English...

The conversation around social media activism, and how to tell the difference between genuine and performative posting, continues to grow. Out of it also comes a call to action to educate oneself and others as well as look beyond the screen.

Students explore effectiveness of social media activism

Isabel Link, Lead Features Editor February 4, 2021

Introduction When picturing an activist, what comes to mind? Posts, stories, comments, direct messages? These are some of the basic features of Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and TikTok – social media...

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