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While climate change is one of the biggest problems humanity will face, it is often overlooked in favor of politics and other topical current events. If we continue to shift the focus off of climate change, it might soon be too late to go back.

Current events should not overshadow climate change

Ella Podurgiel, Features Editor: Print March 9, 2021

Climate change affects every facet of our lives and has a number of far-reaching consequences. More than one million species are at risk of extinction due to climate change. According to the World Wildlife...

 With China and the U.S. being the world’s strongest economic superpowers, tensions lie within the nations’ relations. From when the conflict began in 2018, various deals and negotiations have been introduced in an attempt to ease these tensions.

Foreign Affairs: US-China trade war explained

Mia George, Features Editor: Online March 5, 2021

Hi, welcome back! This week I will debrief the China-U.S. trade war by analyzing the root of the conflict, the effects of the standoff and its status today.  The U.S.-China trade war is an ongoing...

A response to SJCs letter

A response to SJC’s letter

March 5, 2021

  Dear Students, We, the undersigned, support the “Open Letter” from the members of the Student Justice Council (SJC). We acknowledge that structural and interpersonal racism permeates the...

Adnan Bseisu (’22) and Maddie Wilin (’22) were elected president and vice president of StuCo March 4. The elections took place over Zoom and the final results were decided by the StuCo representatives.

StuCo elects new officers for coming year, setting sights on spirit

Spencer Towfighi, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

Following StuCo’s leadership elections March 4, Adnan Bseisu (’22) was elected president of the council along with Maddie Wilkin (’22) as vice president.  During his speech, Bseisu highlighted...

 Tomato and feta pasta: the recipe that took the internet by storm. Made popular in Finland, this dish gained traction due to its simple instructions yet complex taste.

Feast or flop: Tomato and feta pasta

Emma Lucas, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

For me, it seems as if every phase of quarantine has been defined by its own staple pasta recipe. First, it was Gigi Hadid’s infamous spicy tomato and cream pasta (which has grown to be a favourite in...

Abastillas teaches first grade in 2009-2010, including current Grade 12 students Emily Forgash (’21) and Eric Henrikson (’21). Abastillas started teaching at the school in 2008, and has since taken her influence beyond the classroom and into the realm of diversity, equity and inclusion work at ASL.

Jennifer Abastillas works to diversify world of education

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer March 4, 2021

Although Jennifer Abastillas is currently teaching Grade 1, she has impacted the entire school community through her diversity, equity and inclusion work since her arrival in 2008. Abastillas contributed...

Ringham on his educational trip to China.  Ringham said that his trip to China exposed him to international teaching, a concept that was new to him, but one that inspired him to eventually come to London to teach.

Andrew Ringham takes unexpected path to ASL

Helen Roth, Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online March 4, 2021

When talking about his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, Science Teacher Andrew Ringham uses the analogy of traveling back to elementary school. “I remember walking the halls of my elementary school...

Arthur Sadrian (’23) completes a 45 minute workout on his bike at home. He
typically biked six to seven days and spent two to three days per week working
on different fundraising ideas.

Arthur Sadrian bikes through lockdown for cancer charity

Ella Podurgiel, Features Editor: Print March 4, 2021

I love all the sports that I do. With ASL sports, I do cross country in the fall, swimming in the winter and track in the spring. Outside of school, I run and bike in the summer and rock climb throughout...

Almost every book in the Romance genre can be categorized into one of many common tropes. Enemies to lovers, forbidden love, and fake relationships are all examples of general storylines that can be greatly diversified depending on the characters, location, and time period.

Top 8 novels for each romance trope

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer March 2, 2021

Whether your idea of romance includes a walk through Primrose Hill or logging onto a Facebook chat room with other “single and ready to mingles,” it never hurts to have a good book to get into a loving...

Student-parent-teacher conferences took place for the first time over Zoom Feb. 25 and 26, and will continue March 1. Students were given a chance to reflect on their progress in class with both their teachers and parents present.

First Zoom student-parent-teacher conferences provide opportunities to reflect on learning

Nick Zirinis, Staff Writer February 26, 2021

The High School conducted the first online student-parent-teacher conferences Feb. 25 and 26, which will continue March 1. Alongside their parents, students discussed with their teachers regarding their...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Feb. 12

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr February 12, 2021

Haitian instability warrants U.S. concern Haiti, a country within a region this column has yet to cover, has fallen into chaos in recent days.  President Jovenel Moise, according to the opposition,...

White chocolate matcha brownies: a unique twist on a classic recipe. The first brownie was created during the 19th century, while the discovery of matcha dates all the way back to the 8th century.

Feast or Flop: white chocolate matcha brownies

Emma Lucas, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

You’ve probably experienced it before: you’re scrolling online, only to find a mouth-wateringly delicious meal with a recipe right alongside it. The urge to grab it right through your screen is like...

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