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Recent Brexit votes pose more questions than answers for U.K. fate

Recent Brexit votes pose more questions than answers for U.K. fate

Polina Dashevsky and Maddy Whitman January 26, 2019

With just over two months until March 29, the U.K.’s leaving date from the European Union (E.U.), two major votes have delayed a clear Brexit plan.   On January 15, Members of Parliament (MPs)...

Students participate in the #MeToo Fallout workshop to learn about the backlash of the feminist movement

Aequitas Week 2019 spurs discussions

John Towfighi, Lead Features Editor January 26, 2019

The end of January is beginning to be recognized as the marker for the Social Justice Council’s (SJC) annual Aequitas Week, which was established during the 2015-16 school year. Aequitas, which is the...

Protesters outside of Parliament voice their opinions

Protesters outside of Parliament voice their opinions

January 24, 2019

Labeena Hanif Staff Writer “Shame on you! Shame on you!” There was something almost fanatic in the chants of the protesters outside the Houses of Parliament, voicing their opinions about the delayed...

Steering clear of phone snatchers

Steering clear of phone snatchers

Emily Forgash, Media Editor December 11, 2018

Muggings aren’t just a nightly occurrence, they can happen in broad daylight with the assistance of motorcycles. Katy Welch (’22) was near St. John’s Wood High Street after school in October 2017...

The process of PCA grants

 Ananya Prakash and Jonathan Novak November 19, 2018

When Faris Fakhry (’20) sat down with Technology Coordinator Mariam Mathew to plan a TEDx conference at ASL, he realized Mathew needed to attend a TED Talks Training and Certification in New York. His...

The precarious year of Entrepreneur Elon Musk

Sal Cerrell, Staff Writer November 14, 2018

Elon Musk is described by many as a multifaceted individual. Whether it’s launching rockets into space, then landing them back on Earth, manufacturing electric cars that drive themselves, or vowing to...

Security concerns pose questions for future of food delivery

Security concerns pose questions for future of food delivery

Maddy Whitman, Staff Writer November 13, 2018

While the construction at Waverley Place entrance progresses, food delivery has been restricted. There is yet to be a consensus reached by the High School Administration, the Senior Leadership Team and...

Republicans outperform expectations in midterm elections

Republicans outperform expectations in midterm elections

Lucas Romualdo, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

Against tough odds, Republicans had a good night with the 2018 midterm elections. Though faced with profound losses across the board, the GOP managed to mitigate these losses in a surprising show of strength. Perhaps...

The 2018 Midterm Elections will determine Americas future

The 2018 Midterm Elections will determine America’s future

November 5, 2018

Staff Writer Rodolphe Stern The midterm elections, which occur every two years, will determine which candidates will hold the seats up for reelection in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate....

Hurricanes Florence and Michael reach far and wide

Alexandra Gers and Jonathan Novak November 3, 2018

Earlier this fall, two hurricanes, Florence and Michael, destroyed parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rains, winds up to 150 mph and storm surges, walls of ocean water, as high as 14 feet.   Prior...

Broken elevator disrupts school life

Broken elevator disrupts school life

Zainab Adil, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

After a major part broke seven weeks ago, the school’s main elevator that is used for both passengers and moving goods such as food deliveries and trash between floors has been out of use. School supplies,...

Waverley Entrance Construction Update

Waverley Entrance Construction Update

Sophie Ashley and Houdah Daniels September 24, 2018

Director of Operations Jim Heynderickx, among others, met with the contractors for an update on the Waverley entrance renovation project on September 11, as it passed its half-way point on the schedule....

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