A new year constitutes new relationships and opportunities. With new changes and faces within our school it is the perfect time for this editorial board to address a lingering issue: The relationship between...

As an editorial board, we believe it is imperative that our audience is made aware that in Issue IV of The Standard, an article was censored by the administration. We won’t discuss in detail what was...

Knowing how to engage in productive debate and discussion is an integral skill that should be taught in a high school environment. For students to learn how to hold a conversation with an individual who...

On January 5, Principal Jack Phillips delivered a speech to the High School outlining a recent disciplinary case that resulted in the expulsion of a student. Phillips included only the details necessary...

The advisory system is one of the most contentious aspects of our High School right now. For some students, it offers a haven of casual conversation in the type of unstructured environment that is usually...

The school has become a place where difficult issues are avoided and contentious discussions are shied away from. Yes, controversial issues are never easy to talk about and divisions may emerge. Yet,...

The Student-Faculty Disciplinary Board (SFDB) is one of the most valuable student-led organizations in the school. As an Editorial Board, we believe the perspective that the SFDB offers in disciplinary...

Last year, The Standard Editorial board called for the reform of the Student Council (StuCo) presidential election. We recognize that our previous editorial came at a date too late to be considered by...