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South Kensington is deserted as people stay indoors. The government mandated lock down has shutdown businesses and tried to keep people at home.

Lockdown measures have harmful consequences

Isabelle Lhuilier, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Print April 7, 2020

During the past few weeks, the world as we know it has seemingly been brought to its knees. In order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, countries such as China, Italy and France, and many states in the U.S.,...

All AP exams were adapted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. All exams will now be administered at home and will take 45 minutes.

Change of AP exams make yearlong effort seem worthless

Kira Crutcher, Staff Writer April 7, 2020

Coronavirus’ entry into the U.K. has brought great uncertainty for the future. Since the first case was confirmed, thousands more have been since confirmed, and with it, schools, workplaces, shops, and...

Although the coronavirus has upended life for almost everyone, human connection and appreciation must remain strong.

Editorial: Connection defies coronavirus

April 6, 2020

COVID-19 is undoubtedly testing the world. It is our generation’s greatest global challenge yet and is changing our society in a way that we have never experienced before. Generations before us have...

Library Administrative Assistant Steve Reed stands with the bookcase of all the Newbery Medal award winners. Reed has taken on the challenge to read all the winners since the founding of the medal in 1922.

Reed reads the Newbery winners

John Towfighi, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2020

On any day given day, Library Administrative Assistant Steve Reed is immersed in novels and newspapers.  “There’s a lot of reading,” he said. “It would be hard for me to say how much I read...

Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares a number of different suggestions for how to spend the summer in London while in lockdown.

What to do in self-isolation

Raunak Lally, Culture Editor: Online March 22, 2020

As the spread of the COVID-19 virus worsens, self-isolation and social distancing have become common practices. This has made it difficult for people to find adequate sources of entertainment. Walking...

The COVID-19 outbreak has drastically affected peoples daily lives, the economy and society. Self-isolation has proven to be the worlds general approach to combat the spread of the virus. However, each country has taken different levels to enforce these measures. To earn the right to have freedom in countries like the U.S. during these times, society must take initiative and self-isolate responsibly. 

Coronavirus causes cancelations in art & entertainment

Emily Forgash, Culture Editor: Print March 21, 2020

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the encouragement to practice social-distancing, there have been many cancellations and closures within the arts world over the past few weeks. Museums, theaters and...

COVID-19 Pandemic disrupts US government

COVID-19 Pandemic disrupts US government

March 20, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has upended national politics, with the 2020 campaign largely on hold as senior lawmakers are forced to deal with the wide-ranging impacts of the epidemic. Perhaps the most...

General election postponement is considered

General election postponement is considered

March 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has shut down nearly all parts of American life. Sports, restaurants, bars, public beaches (except in Florida), just to name a few, have all been affected by the virus. However,...

Stock market failure exposes Trump

Stock market failure exposes Trump

March 20, 2020

The S&P500, one of the main indices used to measure the status of the stock market, currently stands at about 2400 points, up from a low of 2300 just days ago, at the time written. A month ago, it...

Biden campaign on clear path to victory

Biden campaign on clear path to victory

March 20, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden continued his winning streak on Tuesday, winning all three of the primary elections in Florida, Illinois, and Arizona. From this, he garnered 381 new delegates to his name,...

School closes through mid-April

School closes through mid-April

John Towfighi and Isabelle Lhuilier March 14, 2020

The school building has been closed from March 16 to at least April 17 and all students will be moving to the Distance Learning Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The community was informed of...

Take Care, ASL: 2018-2019 school year theme

‘Take Care, ASL’: 2018-2019 school year theme

John Towfighi, Lead Features Editor September 14, 2018

When passing by the Waverley Place entrance, one of the most prominent sights is the school’s dedication to foster “the intellect and character of each student,” as explained in the mission statement...

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