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Kiko Shehata (’24) returns victorious to the Grade 12 section of the bleachers Feb. 2. He was declared the winner of “musical chairs” after tossing the beanbag from its cone and running to retrieve it before his opponent.

Students compete in Spirit Assembly, Grade 12 wins Spirit Cup

Eden Leavey, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Print • February 5, 2024

Standard News Network: Episode 4

Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl • February 5, 2024

VIDEO Matthew Horvat answers 33 questions

Tara Behbehani, Opinions Editor: Online • February 2, 2024

Greta Corrigan (’25) dribbles the ball towards the hoop as an ACS Cobham player attempts to defend. Corrigan was able to make a shot after taking the ball from an ACS Cobham player.

Varsity girls basketball compete against ACS Cobham

Isabella Gibson, Reporter • February 1, 2024

Students participate in the AMIS Honor Orchestra festival in Madrid, Spain April 22, 2023. The selected students for the Honor Orchestra Festival have prepared for months and will perform in the School Center.

School to host AMIS Honor Orchestra festival

Isabella Gibson and Ailish Herrmann • January 30, 2024

The school will host the Association for Music in International Schools Honor Orchestra Jan. 31-Feb. 4. Schools from across Europe will come to the school to perform in the School Center Feb. 4 at 6:30...

PODCAST Fashion Frenzy: addressing recent trends

Rina Kobayashi, Reporter • January 30, 2024

Bruno’s Deli leaves lasting impact on community

Marcus Backer, Elia Blot-Lefevre and Michael Dawson • January 29, 2024

Standard News Network: Episode 3

Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Noelle Quintin, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl • January 29, 2024

Girls’ varsity basketball team members Cleo Destin (’26) and Kaavya Dubey (’27) do shooting drills to practice their basketball skills. Although it’s a large commitment, Dubey hoped to continue pursuing varsity basketball throughout high school. “I definitely plan on continuing to try out for basketball at school, probably until I’m a senior,” Dubey said.

Kaavya Dubey recounts basketball journey as only Grade 9 student on varsity team

Ayla Rafiq, Reporter • January 26, 2024

Over 50 girls attended basketball tryouts Nov. 14-16, 2023, a large turnout compared to recent years. Everyone who tried out was placed on varsity, JV or JJV. Of the 14 girls selected to play for the...

Commuters are avoiding sitting on tubes with good reason. Videos have gone viral showing bugs climbing up passengers legs, according to the The Guardian.

London transport requires improved cleanliness standards

Sophia Hsu, Media Team • January 24, 2024

Empty seats don't stay vacant for long on the London Underground. Bustling crowds of Londoners rush into the tube, fighting for a place to sit with no second thought. Recently, however, I have noticed...

According to the National Library of Medicine, students all work at different paces. Timed writing assessments have served as a barrier for some students to demonstrate their writing ability but have also taught students important skills.

Point Counterpoint: Should timed writing tests be discontinued?

Tara Behbehani and Inez Stephenson • January 23, 2024

Yes - Inez Stephenson "Two minutes left," my teacher called out. To my dismay, the 20-minute window allotted for writing a paragraph on the Industrial Revolution had quickly disappeared. The stress...

Students will participate in the Clash of the Titans film festival in Paris Jan. 24-27. They have been preparing for the festival, where they will be required to produce a film in one day.

Students to participate in Clash of the Titans film festival

Amelia Bassi, Reporter • January 23, 2024

Eight selected student directors participating the school’s yearly film festival will attend the Clash of the Titans film festival in Paris Jan. 24-27. Performing Arts Teacher Todd Sessoms said 16 schools...

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