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In a recent survey, many students said they are affected by the added pressure of exams toward the end of the year. Students proposed strategies which can be used to manage anxiety levels during demanding times.

Students share advice for stress, anxiety management during exam season

Zoe Karibian, Reporter • May 3, 2023

As the end of the academic year approaches, students are preparing for AP exams in May and final exams in June. Whether it's standardized testing or unit tests, Jagger Price ('26) said there's no denying...

Humans of ASL: Spring 2023

Humans of ASL: Spring 2023

May 2, 2023

For various students and faculty, jewelry is a way to express values, such as family, sustainability and favorite memories.

Community displays values through jewelry

Eva Marriott-Fabre, Features Editor: Online • April 26, 2023

Replacing interim Head of School Coreen Hester, Matthew Horvat will assume the Head of School position effective July 1. As an introduction to the school community, Horvat answers a range of questions surrounding his leadership philosophy, background and aspirations.

Meet Matthew Horvat: Incoming Head of School shares leadership philosophy, aspirations

Grace Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief • April 5, 2023

Incoming Head of School Matthew Horvat visited the school April 3-5, meeting with various student groups and other members of the community. Horvat will assume the Head of School position effective July...

Annually, the world observes Women’s History Month. The celebration intends to recognize women for their historical contributions and their role in modern society.

Women’s History Month: The Standard editors celebrate women in their life

Grace Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2023

As part of the annual Bergeron Fellowship – through which students work with a visiting author for a week – American author Paul Yoon visited the school March 13-17. Yoon’s journey to Senior Lecturer for creative writing at Harvard University began with his childhood bicycle.

Bergeron Fellow Paul Yoon unfurls ‘imaginary worlds’ through fiction writing

Grace Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 2023

When Bergeron Fellow Paul Yoon was young, his best friend was his bicycle.  “My childhood memories are of constant movement,” he said. “Wherever we moved to, I always had my bicycle. It let me...

Bassel Ojjeh (’25) poses with those affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake in a camp located in western Syria. Ojjeh founded H.O.P.E Syria, a charity providing education to children and assisting refugees amid the humanitarian crisis.

Bassel Ojjeh supports Syrian refugee education

Rahil Punshi, Media Team • March 14, 2023

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Bassel Ojjeh (’25) said he recalled the detrimental impacts of war occurring in his home country, Syria, inspiring him to tackle the crisis.  “The...

The robotics team reflect on their build season as they prepare for the FIRST Robotics Competition held in Los Angeles, California. Read more here:

Robotics team builds in preparation for competition

Talya Berner, Reporter • March 10, 2023

Students explore different opportunities throughout high school and university. Many graduating seniors follow an alternative pathway to gain new experiences before continuing their academic journey.

Opportunities during gap years spark community reflection

Audrey Cushman, Reporter • March 9, 2023

Every year, two to 10 High School graduates decide to take a gap year following the completion of Grade 12, according to Director of Student Advising Anne Richardson. Richardson said gap years can take...

Upon returning to in-person school after the pandemic, some students and teachers have chosen to use digital learning tools, such as tablets. While manyenjoy its flexibility, others prefer to use traditional learning tools, including notebooks and whiteboards.

Shift to digital note-taking prompts discussion

Isabella Gibson, Zoe Karibian and Inez Stephenson • March 1, 2023

Students engage in various performing arts activities, including acting, singing and playing instruments. Through their journeys participating in performing arts, students have found a passion for these activities.

Students find purpose, community through performing arts

Vittoria Di Meo, Media Team • February 15, 2023

Students utilize social media platforms as a resource for news information, which can lead to misinformation. Students and faculty reflect on their experiences and opinions consuming media in a variety of ways

News displayed through social media triggers rise of misinformation

Leila Meilman, Reporter • February 3, 2023

Several social media platforms display news stories, among other uses. Whether scrolling across Instagram, Tiktok or other platforms, one may come across a news announcement or broadcast. Mallika Kapur...

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