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The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The Standard
The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

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Grind culture has consumed the lives of many on the way to academic success. According to Forbes, 55% of Americans reported feeling stressed about their work lives, 20% higher than the global average.

Grind culture hinders well-being, deserves attention

Alexandra Theofilopoulou, Reporter • September 11, 2024

As I got my math test handed back, I couldn’t help but fixate on the grade: 48/50. In a room filled with perfect scores, my near-perfect grade fell short. Should I have studied harder? Substituted that...

AI is seen to make a dominant impact in the workplace and is estimated to takeover customer service in 25% of companies, according to Business Insider. American technology company OpenAI launched ChatGPT Nov. 30, 2022, according to OpenAI.

Point Counterpoint: Is AI the way forward?

Alexandra Theofilopoulou and Rania Raj • September 5, 2024

Yes - Rania Raj As I put my email draft into ChatGPT to fine-tune and perfect it, I couldn’t help but notice the amount of chats in my sidebar. I soon realized I had been using ChatGPT almost every...

PODCAST Rise in influencers: surge in entrepreneurial mindsets motivates students

Aden Ovenden and Noelle Quintin • June 7, 2024

Music by Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay

Many students have a tendency to ignore the dangers of online data privacy due to having little prior education on the subject. This has left students vulnerable to data breaches and misinformation.

Students require education on dangers of data, online privacy

Mayuko Kawase, Reporter • June 7, 2024

When I open my laptop to complete my daily BuzzFeed quizzes, I get stopped by the pop-up question: “Accept all cookies or reject all cookies?” Which should I select? Should I click “show purposes”...

As editors transitioned into their new roles May 1, The Standard's 2024-25 Editorial Board considers their goals and purpose for the coming year. This editorial was originally published in the June 2024 issue of The Standard.

Editorial: Editorial Board reinforces values, establishes structural changes

Editorial Board • June 4, 2024

As we approach the upcoming school year, The Standard has implemented a multitude of new policies to strengthen our standards of quality, student advocacy and inclusion. We have significantly restructured...

The United Nations is committed to fostering international peace and global security, yet conflicts in various member nations hinder its founding mission. In Congo and Sudan, humanitarian crises highlight the U.N.'s shortcomings in fulfilling its peacekeeping role.

UN fails to fulfill global obligations, worsens ongoing conflicts

Mymy Taymour, Reporter • June 3, 2024

The United Nations is committed to fostering international peace and global security. However, due to conflicts plaguing various U.N. member nations, the founding mission of the U.N. has yet to be fulfilled. Article...

With the upcoming summer season, social media apps are being flooded with advertisements promoting fast fashion brands and their upcoming products. As a result of fast fashion production, the world has suffered immense environmental damage that has often gone unnoticed.

Rise of fast fashion throughout summer poses environmental hazards

Rina Kobayashi, Media Team • May 27, 2024

No matter which high street you stroll down in London, you're bound to find a Zara or H&M offering quick, affordable clothing. While such shopping is tempting, young generations often overlook the...

PODCAST Continuous student anxiety triggers stress, panic

Alessandro Arpaio, Mikhaeel Khamissa and Mymy Taymour • May 24, 2024

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The presence of editing app usage on social media platforms worsens insecurities by promoting unrealistic standards. Several editing apps have been created in order to retouch images, but they all have left the same negative impact.

Dishonesty of editing app usage heightens insecurities

Seya Sawiris, Reporter • May 22, 2024

Kensington Palace released an image of Kate Middleton and her three children in honor of  Mother’s Day March 10. The picture was later revealed to be edited and run through Adobe Photoshop twice, according...

PRIME energy drinks sit on the shelves of a convenience store. The PRIME energy drink brand was launched in 2022 and has attracted several adolescents.

Point Counterpoint: Should energy drinks be marketed to children?

Alexander Sawan and Nikolay Silva • May 21, 2024

No - Nikolay Silva When I first walk into a convenience store, the first thing that catches my eye is the large display of colorful energy drinks. This was also the case even when I was younger. Additionally,...

The Standard's Editorial Board addresses the school's Anti-Black environment following an assembly held by the High School administration March 26. This editorial was originally published in the April 2024 issue of The Standard.

Editorial: Anti-Black school environment requires cultural reset, stronger disciplinary action

Editorial Board • May 17, 2024

Racism has become a stark fixture within the culture of the High School, a particularly shocking and painful reality as an international school with 70 countries represented in the student body. Just one...

Modern consumer habits have normalized buying and disposing for convenience. Consumerism and throwaway culture has presented many ethical concerns, including social inequality and environmental complications.

Consumerism, throwaway culture raises ethical dilemma

Rania Raj, Reporter • May 15, 2024

Summertime is approaching, which means one thing — shops are bound to have an end-of-winter sale. Undoubtedly, many students will be eager to stock up for next winter. Amid this excitement, we overlook...

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