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Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho stands on the touchline during a Chelsea v Arsenal match. According to the BBC, while managing Chelsea, Mourinho won 70% of his Premier League, whereas at Tottenham, he only won 50% of his games, per the BBC.

Community reacts to Jose Mourinho sacking

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021

Ellie Mankarious (’21)

Spencer Towfighi and Nick Zirinis
April 20, 2021
Podcasts are a convenient and engaging method of igniting curiosity, expanding knowledge and learning about new perspectives. Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares the best podcasts for every genre.

Top 5 podcasts for every genre

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
April 16, 2021
'Real Dictators' unmasks modern history’s most notorious dictators

‘Real Dictators’ unmasks modern history’s most notorious dictators

Antoine Warnery, Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
Protesters in New York march in support of increased minimum wages. A $15 minimum wage is predicted to lift 1.3 million workers out of poverty but also estimates 1.3 million job losses.

$15 minimum wage proposal is not foolproof

Rudi Chamria, Staff Writer
April 13, 2021
“Grand Army'' realistically portrays the lives of five different high school students. It has done an excellent job of shining a light on topics that are relevant to teenagers living in this day and age.

‘Grand Army’ reflects modern issues

Zainab Shafqat Adil, Culture Editor: Print
March 30, 2021
Ethiopia receives its first shipment of COVAX vaccines March 7. Ethiopia is one of many developing countries who are receiving vaccines through the COVAX initiative.

Covax supplies vaccines to low-income countries

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
March 30, 2021
An empty bin perches above a trail of litter in Kensington. While the COVID-19 pandemic has raised personal and indoor hygiene practices, the culture of littering prevails outdoors.

Littering culture trashes London

Amber de Saint-Exupéry, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
Dance students rehearse their routine in December for a pre-recorded performance video. Students in PE, dance and fitness are not required to wear masks while exercising as long as social distancing and COVID protocols are followed.

Students have option to wear mask in dance, fitness, PE, Well-being classes

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
The establishment of unrealistic societal expectations among teenagers can cause them to constantly pick out imperfections and feel insecure about their appearance.

Unrealistic body standards create toxic environment

Yasmina Kassir, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
The popular food delivery service Deliveroo has seemingly endless options to choose from, so it can be hard to choose what to get. Staff Writer Elena Alexander summarizes her top five restaurants to order from on the site.

Top 5 Deliveroo restaurants

Elena Alexander, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
Watching a comfort TV show can provide the perfect escape from daily stress, especially amidst the pandemic. Taking time to indulge in a TV program can help maintain a sense of normalcy throughout lockdown.

Top 5 comfort TV shows

Anahi Pellathy
March 12, 2021
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