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Mary Bracht (P’24) attends the Alderney Literary Festival, an annual gathering celebrating historical literature from March 29 to 31, 2019. Bracht’s debut novel, “White Chrysanthemum,” was published in 2018.

Mary Bracht illuminates forgotten injustice of comfort women in ‘White Chrysanthemum’

Eden Leavey, Features Editor: Print May 4, 2022

From 1932 to 1945, the Imperial Japanese Army took approximately 200,000 Asian girls and women to live in brothels where they were sexually assaulted by soldiers several times a day, per the Asian Women’s...

With digitization rising in the global economy, community members reflect on a world progressing without physical money.

Prospect of cashless society prompts contemplation

Rahil Punshi, Staff Writer April 21, 2022

COVID-19 has accelerated the world’s economy going digital, per McKinsey. During 2020, cash was used for only 17% of payments in the U.K., down from 52% in 2019, according to UK Finance. Furthermore,...

Members of the community play several word games, from Wordle and its various spin-offs to The New York Times’ Spelling Bee, Mini Crossword and other puzzles.

Global word games popularity strikes community

Eva Marriott-Fabre, Staff Writer April 8, 2022

In any high school classroom, students and faculty can be overheard saying, “Did you solve it today? How many tries did it take you?” while others crouch over their laptops puzzled at five-letter...

Asian American students reflect on their backgrounds and experiences that formulate the lives they live today. From moving through different cultures to facing pandemic discrimination, students said the Asian American community is extremely close-knit even with a smaller population in any given place.

Asian American students reflect on life in and out of the pandemic

Mika Kobayashi, Staff Writer March 16, 2022

The evolving COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe has been making headlines for over two years. From canceling plans with friends to being unable to contact family, there have been many detrimental...

Novak Djokovic plays at the 2011 Western & Southern Open in Ohio. Djokovic has chosen to be unvaccinated against COVID-19, resulting in public backlash after he tried playing in the 2022 Australian Open, per CBS Sports. Now, students and faculty reflect on the effects of Djokovic and other public figures breaking COVID-19 regulations.

Community examines impact of public figures through pandemic

Sophia Bateman, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

In a pandemic-ridden world, protecting oneself from the spread of COVID-19 has proven to be essential to both individual and public health. Among those not following preventative measures, such as vaccinations...

Students share their experiences with academic pressure and the factors that motivate them to succeed academically.

Students face academic stress due to various pressures

Eden Leavey, Culture Editor: Print February 9, 2022

It’s midnight, and Hadassah Olakanpo (’23) has been working nonstop for hours. Her eyelids feel heavy, but there is still a heap of untouched homework awaiting her. Consequently, the next morning Olakanpo...

Books about approaches to education lie in a pile in Assistant Principal Natalie Jaworksi and Principal Devan Ganeshananthan’s office. According to Director of Teaching and Learning Sarah Donovan Ph.D., the High School has been transitioning to a standards-based learning model.

High School transitions to standards-based learning

Elena Alexander and Giulia Scolari February 7, 2022

Standards-based learning is “working its way” through the High School, per Director of Teaching and Learning Sarah Donovan Ph.D.  Donovan said standards-based learning is a model of learning that...

There are many twin sets throughout the school community who have both shared and different character traits. The Okpoyo (’23), Kettler (’24) and Cerrell (’24) twins reflect on their personalities, interests and favorite memories together.

ASL twins contemplate their differences, similarities and experiences

Sophia Bassi, Vittoria Di Meo and Mika Kobayashi February 2, 2022

From pretending to be each other to helping one another, twins share a unique bond and experience unknown to those in the twin-less world. Among the High School student body, there are many sets of...

Members of the High School community reflect on the impacts of having food allergies and how it dictates the choices they make. According to a survey sent out to High School students and faculty Jan. 19, 2.6% of community members have severe food allergies.

Community members reveal obstacles presented by food allergies

Ella Friel and Gabrielle Meidar January 26, 2022

For Social Studies Teacher Lina Densley, celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that triggers an immune system response to ingesting gluten, is a “constant stress” in her life.  Densely was not...

Sophie Galuga (’23) prepares a coffee order at Laurents on St John’s Wood High Street. She has worked part-time as a barista and sales assistant at the deli since Aug. 12.

Sophie Galuga gains insight into British culture, financial responsibility working part-time as barista

Elena Alexander, Features Editor: Online January 19, 2022

At Laurents Deli after school, one may see a familiar face working behind the till or making their coffee.  Sophie Galuga (’23) said she has a part-time job as a barista and sales assistant at the...

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