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Members of the Class of 2023 throw their caps into the air after receiving their diplomas at the graduation ceremony June 10. The ceremony featured speeches by Amaryllis Fox (’98), Co-Salutatorian Willa Blair (’23) and Co-Valedictorian Campbell Lazar (’23), as well as performances by the High School Concert Choir and Senior String Ensemble.

Class of 2023 commencement takes place at Central Hall Westminster

Sophia Bateman and Ella Friel • June 12, 2023

Lewis is the co-founder of UES Education, an independent educational consultancy based in London. The school partnered with UES Education during May, utilizing their diagnostic SAT and ACT tests for Grade 10. (Photo courtesy of Simon Lewis)

Administration announces Simon Lewis to join university advising team

Zoe Karibian, Reporter • June 9, 2023

Simon Lewis will join the university advising team part-time next academic year and full-time from August 2024, according to an email from High School Principal Devan Ganeshananthan May 25. Currently,...

A Turkish citizen casts his vote in a previous election. In the second round of the vote, Recep Tayyip Erdoganmearned 52.14% while Kemal Kilicdaroglu received 47.86%.

Erdogan wins Turkish presidential elections

Inez Stephenson, Reporter • June 5, 2023

Tens of millions of Turkish voters casted their votes for the presidential election May 14, according to The Guardian. However, with no candidate earning more than 50% of the vote, a runoff vote between...

AP art students exhibit artwork

AP art students exhibit artwork

Uma Israni, Reporter • May 26, 2023

The new asylum rule enforced by the Biden Administration applies to migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, excluding unaccompanied migrant children. Thousands of migrants anticipated the end of Title 42 along the 2,000 mile border with Mexico.

Title 42 expiration prompts discourse on immigration

Sophia Hsu, Reporter • May 19, 2023

The Title 42 Expulsion program concerning immigration into the U.S. expired May 11, coinciding with President Joe Biden’s announcement of the conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency, according...

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Nov. 19, 2022. They gathered to discuss increased defense support against Russia in support of Ukraine.

UK provides long-range missiles to Ukraine ahead of counter-offensive

Ailish Herrmann, Reporter • May 18, 2023

The U.K. became the first country to begin supplying Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles, delivering several "Storm Shadow" cruise missiles May 11, according to CNN. The missiles have a range of 100...

King Charles and Queen Camilla travel by carriage during the coronation procession May 6. On the day of the coronation, King Charles became the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey since 1066, according to the BBC.

Coronation of King Charles III, Queen Camilla evokes mixed emotions

Zoe Karibian and Inez Stephenson • May 10, 2023

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place at Westminster Abbey May 6. Over 2,000 people attended the event including members of the royal family and citizens of the United Kingdom,...

Students and teachers gather in the Commons to celebrate South Asian culture and food April 27.

South Asia Night brings community together to celebrate culture

Uma Israni, Reporter • May 4, 2023

The South Asia Club held South Asia Night April 27 in the Commons. The event included traditional decorations, dancing, a spicy food contest and live performances. South Asia Club faculty sponsor Neil...

The U.K. government ran the “Armageddon” test alert April 23. The alert informed the public of the test and its use through a phone notification and an alarm sound.

New UK ‘Armageddon’ alert test spurs discussion on future impact

Leila Meilman, Reporter • May 1, 2023

A new “Armageddon” alert was tested across mobile phones in the U.K. April 23. The technology will be used in cases of life-threatening emergencies and severe weather-related events, and the alert...

WasteShark is a new aqua drone that removes plastics and other floating debris from the Thames surface. According to Thames21, their organization and the Port of London Authority remove at least 200 tonnes of waste from the Thames each year, much of it being plastic.

Water-cleaning robot prompts discussion on protection of London’s rivers

Maya Fakhry and Zoe Karibian • April 17, 2023

WasteShark is a water-based cleaning robot deployed in the River Thames March 18. The fully autonomous drone uses artificial intelligence to navigate through the water, collecting plastic and other types...

Jack Phillips will assume the High School Principal position for the 2023-24 year. Following the resignation of High School Principal Devan Ganeshananthan, Phillips will serve as Principal before the selection of a permanent replacement.

Jack Phillips to serve as interim High School Principal

Nassef Sawiris, Media Team • April 7, 2023

Former High School Principal Jack Phillips has been announced as the interim High School Principal for the upcoming academic year. Phillips is set to assume this role for the 2023-24 school year effective...

Students participate in Spirit Week assembly

Students participate in Spirit Week assembly

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter • March 28, 2023

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