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Matthew Furst (23) creeps down the third baseline as Head Coach Terry Gladis looks toward home plate. The baseball teams won three games against  the International School of Brussels and the American School of The Hague April 30.

Athletes reflect on tennis, baseball, softball competition in Brussels

Tristan Weiss, Sports Editor: Online May 6, 2022

After two years without traveling due to COVID-19 restrictions, the baseball, softball and tennis teams flew to Belgium April 29 and spent the weekend participating in a group of games hosted by the International...

Varsity soccer player Sara Kim (’24) reflects on her position as a sophomore on the team and shares her individual as well as team goals for the upcoming season.

Athlete Spotlight: Arthur Sadrian

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online April 29, 2022

Music by Cameron Spurr

Staff Writer Rahil Punshi recaps the past few weeks major events in the sporting world.

The Standard Sports Recap: Lights out on the Formula 1 season

Rahil Punshi, Staff Writer March 31, 2022

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As the world reflects on this years Beijing Winter Olympics, it is important for us to recognize its damaging effects. Every two years, the Olympics generates unnecessary amounts of waste that could be lessened by awarding the Games to countries that can pass eco-friendly checkpoints.

Artificial Olympic venues impede sustainability

Annika Skorski, Staff Writer March 24, 2022

The Olympics is a modern symbol of humanity’s triumphs and perseverance, deep-seated in the glory of its founding city, ancient Olympia. This global spectacle nurtures peace and tolerance by providing...

David Culley was fired by the Houston Texans after leading them to a surprisingly impressive season given the disastrous circumstances he faced.

Firings of Black NFL head coaches spark diversity debate

Benjamin Mills-Knutsen, Staff Writer March 3, 2022

The NFL is an incredibly popular sport in the U.S., but the league’s so-called strive for diversity hasn't impressed most fans. The league's stance against former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin...

Christian Eriksen (left), Julián Álvarez (middle) and Rodrigo Bentancur (right) are some of the prominent transfers that occurred on this year’s Premier League Transfer Deadline Day.



Compared to the Premier League summer transfer window, the winter transfer window tends to have fewer big-money deals, per an article from ESPN. Clubs can be reluctant to lose their players in the middle of the season with so little time to replace them.

Football fans recap Premier League January 2022 transfer window

Rahil Punshi, Staff Writer February 18, 2022

Compared to the Premier League summer transfer window, the winter transfer window tends to have fewer big-money deals, per an article from ESPN. Clubs can be reluctant to lose their players in the middle...

Racism has long permeated the sport of soccer. But, certain strategies can be implemented to mitigate the issue.

Ways to kick out racism from soccer

Nassef Sawiris, Staff Writer February 17, 2022

Racism and discrimination still cruelly pervade our society today. These aspects, therefore, are heavily present in soccer. Fans are consistently discriminating against players and managers. These messages...

Members of the Running Club pose for a group picture following their races in the London Schools Championships at Wormwood Scrubs Feb. 2. This was the first year the team competed in the event.

Running Club forms, competes in first meet

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online February 4, 2022

Between past cross country and track seasons, student-athletes have organized unofficial running practices during the off-season. However, there were never any official workout plans or even races.  However,...

Community members react to Djokovic’s legal battle against Australian courts. The 20-time Grand Slam winner was deported from Australia Jan. 16, which prevented him from playing in the Australian Open.

Community reacts to Djokovic’s deportation from Australia after vaccine controversy

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online January 27, 2022

Twenty-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic landed in the Melbourne Airport Jan. 5, and his anti-vaxxer beliefs sparked national outrage.  Australia has some of the strictest rules regarding pandemic...

Ethan Zazo (’22) celebrates his commitment to fence at Drew University Nov. 11 in the Mellon Library Conference Room. Zazo discussed his recruiting journey including his progression in fencing over the years.

Ethan Zazo to fence at Drew University after lengthy recruiting process

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online December 2, 2021

Ethan Zazo (’22) committed to Drew University in New Jersey for Division III fencing. Zazo celebrated his commitment to Drew by attending the signing event in the Mellon Library Conference Room Nov....

Brooks Olson (’22), captain of the boys varsity soccer team, discusses what he has learned and how he has grown as a member of the team. Olson reflects on his favorite moments, key tournaments and his development as a defender over the years.

Athlete Spotlight: Brooks Olson

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online November 18, 2021

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