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An area in Napa flooded in January. The deadly storms, which lasted three weeks, resulted from strong atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones.

Floods devastate California communities

Sophia Bassi, News Editor: Online January 20, 2023

California has experienced three weeks of deadly flooding after years of drought, according to The Guardian. The storms, which released 24.5 trillion gallons of water across the state, have killed 20 people...

Bolsonaro supporters infiltrate the National Congress by breaking through protective police barriers Jan. 8. The results of the Brazil 2022 presidential elections incited outrage, leading to protests and riots across the country.

Brazilian protests spark conversation around democratic election results

Sophia Bateman and Nassef Sawiris January 20, 2023

Supporters of Brazil’s far-right Former President Jair Bolsonaro protested the inauguration of new President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília Jan. 8. Thousands of his supporters invaded Brazil’s...

Principal Devan Ganeshananthan announces his resignation, effective in June. Following the designation of an interim principal for the 2023-2024 school year, appointed Head of School Matthew Horvat will select a principal for the 2024-25 school year.

High School Principal Devan Ganeshananthan announces resignation, effective June

Grace Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2023

Principal Devan Ganeshananthan resigned from his position, effective in June, according to an email sent by Head of School Coreen Hester to the community Jan. 19.  Following the designation of an interim...

A maintenance team member repairs a fallen ceiling tile in the Top Orange supply closet Jan. 12. Another ceiling tile fell in Bottom O an hour prior.

Two High School Pod ceiling tiles fall, one hits student

Clara Martinez, Lead Culture Editor January 17, 2023

Two ceiling tiles fell within two hours in the High School Pod Jan. 12. While one tile fell in the print and supply closet, another fell in Bottom O and hit Gabrielle Yurin (’23), who was eating lunch.  “I...

U.S. citizens rushed to polling stations Nov. 8 to cast their ballot in the midterm elections. The outcome of these elections can play a decisive role in the governments legislation for the two years until the next midterm elections in 2024.

US midterm elections evoke uncertainty in political landscape

Nassef Sawiris, Media Team November 22, 2022

For the U.S. midterm elections Nov. 8, citizens headed to polls to vote for senators, House of Representative members and governors. Midterm elections occur every two years on the first Tuesday of November,...

The Standard wins multiple awards from the National Scholastic Press Association at the JEA-NSPA National Journalism Convention in Missouri Nov. 12. Members of the Editorial Board along with the Media Team traveled to Missouri for the convention, where they participated in journalism workshops and attended an awards ceremony.

The Standard celebrates NSPA awards at National Journalism Convention

Nick Zirinis, Lead News Editor November 16, 2022

The Standard received awards from the National Scholastic Press Association at the JEA-NSPA National Journalism Convention in Missouri Nov. 12.   Editor-in-Chief Grace Hamilton (’23), who won First...

Underground workers are striking over pensions and job cuts, which caused many London tube lines to close Nov. 11. This is the sixth tube strike of the year given Transport for London has been unable to reach resolution with strikers.

Tube strike disrupts travel throughout city

Sophia Bassi, News Editor: Online November 11, 2022

London underground workers held a strike Nov. 11, forcing many tube lines to shut down. As the sixth tube strike of the year, it was sparked by pensions and job cuts, according to the BBC. Felix Andreasson...

Four students were mugged near campus Oct. 27, Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. In response, Head of School Coreen Hester and Director of Operations Jim Heynderickx outlined precautions students should take when walking outside to ensure safety.

Rising crime instills unease in community

Ella Friel, Media Team November 4, 2022

Four muggings recently occurred near campus involving students in the Middle School and High School, according to an email sent to the community by Head of School Coreen Hester and Director of Operations...

Pipelines in Ireland export oil as they prepare to undergo distillation and other production-related processes in their respective refineries. Following the breakout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s Russia’s energy exports were sanctioned which caused a spur in global energy demands.

Russian invasion of Ukraine stifles global energy supply

Nassef Sawiris, Media Team November 4, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has implicated Russia's high-scale energy exportations given sanctions by the country’s main consumers, per The Financial Times. Chris Bake, who is a parent at the school...

Flooding and winds from Hurricane Ian cause sidewalks and the pavement to crack in Florida. The hurricane resulted in damage to thousands of homes and the evacuation of many citizens.

Hurricane Ian reaches community, spurs discussion around climate change

Sophia Hsu, Reporter November 4, 2022

Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s western coast with intense wind and rainfall, causing more than 114 deaths, according to The New York Times. The hurricane initially developed over the central Caribbean Sea...

More than 153 people died during a Halloween celebration in Seoul, South Korea. The crowd crush occurred in Itaewon, one of Seouls most crowded neighbourhoods known for its food and nightlife

Seoul Halloween stampede elicits shock, concern

Rahil Punshi, Media Team November 4, 2022

More than 153 people died in a crowd crush during a Halloween celebration in Seoul Oct. 29, according to the New York Times. Thousands of individuals gathered at the event as it was the first COVID-19...

Matthew Horvat will assume the Head of School position for the 2023-24 school year, effective July 1. The Board of Trustees worked in tandem with the Head of School Search Committee to select a final candidate after a search process spanning nine months.

Matthew Horvat to fill Head of School position following extensive search process

Grace Hamilton and Ruby Rogers October 27, 2022

Matthew Horvat will assume the Head of School position for the 2023-24 school year effective July 1, according to an email sent to the community by the Head of School Search Committee Oct. 26. The Board...

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