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As the cost of higher education continues to rise, students struggle to fund their tuition when completing a college degree. In response, U.S. President Joe Biden recently created a plan to aid students with federal student loan debt.

Biden’s student debt relief plan aids students in debt

Rahil Punshi, Staff Writer September 20, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden recently announced a plan to relieve up to $20,000 of debt loans for millions of students Aug. 24, according to The New York Times. This announcement, amid inflation and the continuous...

Politics Update - May 31

Politics Update – May 31

Daniel de Beer and Mia George May 31, 2022

Music by Cameron Spurr

Standard publishes Commitment to Diversity

Standard publishes Commitment to Diversity

Editorial Board May 27, 2022

Recognizing that diversity is the cornerstone of our work and our coverage, The Standard embarked on a process more than a year ago to produce its own commitment to diversity. Through the Editorial Board’s...

Asylum seekers face legal, financial and language barriers when they enter the U.K. These refugees wait months for asylum claim decisions in addition to receiving very minimal financial and language support.

Shifting attention to refugees ensures collective humanitarian advancement

Sophia Bassi, News Editor: Online May 18, 2022

For many asylum seekers, the U.K. is a safe haven from the dangers present in their home countries. However, upon arrival in the U.K., those displaced are met with a series of new challenges: claiming...

The similarities between the Soviet Union and modern-day Russia are incredibly striking as they have both used similar tactics in Eastern Europe. Yet, the media has failed to address such notable similarities.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sources inspiration from past events

Benjamin Mills-Knutsen, Staff Writer May 13, 2022

The news from Ukraine has millions around the world constantly watching their phones, but the war should not have come as a surprise. Russia's stance that Ukraine contains the same ethnic roots has been...

Lead Opinions Editor Mia George and Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – May 3

Daniel de Beer and Mia George May 4, 2022

Music by Cameron Spurr

The production and disposal of paper cause significant environmental damage. Nonetheless, across the High School, classes use a large quantity of paper, adding to the community’s carbon footprint.

Environment, Explained: High School classes should embrace more paperless opportunities

Eden Leavey, Culture Editor: Print April 25, 2022

Throughout my time in high school, I have been pleased by the community’s receptiveness to combatting the climate crisis with sustainable solutions. Yet, one facet of the school’s eco-friendly potential...

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has created a surge of social media posts at a level arguably never seen before. However, its crucial to note the benefits as well as the detriments of mass exposure during the era of technology.

Social media acts as both threat and aid in the Russia-Ukraine war

Nick Landler, Staff Writer April 7, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February has driven the Western world into chaos nearly a month after its outset. While the topic naturally dominated most media sites, social media platforms were...

Lead Opinions Editor Mia George and Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – March 22

Daniel de Beer and Mia George March 22, 2022

Music by Cameron Spurr

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine Feb. 24. As Ukraine fights back and NATO countries impose sanctions, uncertainty surrounding the impact the conflict will pose on the global order and non-NATO countries has arisen.

Foreign Affairs: Russia-Ukraine conflict signals international response

Mia George, Lead Opinions Editor March 18, 2022

Hello, and welcome back to my Foreign Affairs column. Since my last post, the geopolitical climate of the world has certainly not remained quiet. I’m sure that you have seen and read the plethora of...

In current society, a lack of women in the STEM workforce is present, predominantly caused by direct discrimination against gender and enforcement of stereotypes that understate female skill in scientific fields. To inspire young girls to join STEM sectors, we must integrate female-based role models in our education systems and communities.

Society needs more women in STEM

Giulia Scolari, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

Stereotypes and cultural norms constantly discourage female engagement in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, resulting in a lack of female presence. Nevertheless, company administrators...

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