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Culture Editor: Print Anahi Pellathy overviews the schools trends. Recently, the school has seen a rise of New Balance shoes, shoulder bags and flared pants.

Trend report: New Balance shoes, shoulder bags, flare jeans

October 3, 2022

Posters outlining the Fundamental British Values are pasted to the walls in every High School classroom. With the commencement of the 2022-23 school year, the school introduced a series of changes regarding pedagogy, student life and curriculum to adhere to requirements outlined by Ofsted.

School implements pedagogical, organizational changes adhering to Ofsted requirements

September 30, 2022

The productivity content-creating community is increasingly active on YouTube and several other social media platforms. Posts on social media can promote positive ideas of balance and wellness, in addition to perpetuating controversial concepts such as hustle culture.

Productivity content on social media influences learning, work environments

September 28, 2022

Politics Update – September 27

Politics Update – September 27

September 28, 2022

Lou Michelson (’24), pictured on the far right, dances in the musical number “What You Want” during a rehearsal Sept. 23 for the High School fall production of “Legally Blonde.” As a new student from California, Michelson received the news she was cast as the lead character, Elle Woods, shortly after the new school year began.

New Grade 11 student cast as lead role in ‘Legally Blonde’ production

September 26, 2022

Opinions Editor: Print Emma Lucas, Culture Editor: Print Anahi Pellathy and Sports Editor: Online Tristan Weiss review açaí restaurants across London. Each editor rates each bowl based on various categories: originality, price, taste and presentation.

The Standard reviews açaí bowls

September 23, 2022

Lead Sports Editor Spencer Towfighi and Rishi Kurada (’23) discuss Chelsea’s future after the sacking of former manager Thomas Tuchel.

Eagle Eye Football: Chelsea sacks Thomas Tuchel

September 22, 2022

K2 Teacher John O’Toole stands with one of many Queen Elizabeth II poster portraits hung in his classroom. O’Toole attended the Queen’s lying-in-state ceremony Sept. 16 and spent the 10-day mourning period following her death reflecting on previous encounters with the Queen.

John O’Toole mourns Queen Elizabeth II after 45 years of correspondence

September 21, 2022

Trending Stories

The establishment of unrealistic societal expectations among teenagers can cause them to constantly pick out imperfections and feel insecure about their appearance.

Unrealistic body standards create toxic environment

The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) hosts the testing browser for the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) taken by Grade 9 and 10 students halfway through the school year. However, the MAP tests do not demonstrate the actual intellectual capabilities of students, and therefore, should no longer continue.

MAP testing does not reflect student potential

For many people, having their name mispronounced can be damaging to their identity and wellbeing. Mispronouncing someone’s name, or assigning an unwanted nickname are considered by some to be name-based microaggressions.

Name mispronunciations leave lasting impact on individuals

How teenagers interact with and present themselves on social media can lead to a lack of individuality.

Social media limits individuality

Two hours after the public announcement of the Queen’s death Sept. 8, crowds gather in front of Buckingham Palace backdropped by a flag lowered to half-mast. The official notice from the Royal administration consisted of two sentences posted on the gates as a double rainbow framed the Palace.

Death of Queen Elizabeth II ripples through community

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The Standard staff polls student opinions on the n

The Standard staff polls student opinions on the new After School Study Hall policy. Students expressed varying opinions, from critiques to appreciation.

Upcoming this week: The Standard staff shares High

Upcoming this week: The Standard staff shares High School events taking place throughout the week.

Emma Symonds (’23) and Alexandra Pritchard-Canno

Emma Symonds (’23) and Alexandra Pritchard-Cannon (’23) tell a student about their Every Mind Matters Club at the Clubs Fair in the Farmer Gym Sept. 30. The fair allowed students to learn about and sign up to different clubs.

Matteo Salloum (’24), who is a Co-President of Math Club, said his club brings members together to teach them about math in the real world.

“Math is a very collaborative activity,” he said. “Nobody solves math alone so it's good to exchange ideas when you’re trying to solve a tough problem.” • Photos and reporting by Anna Reznick

Grade 9 students participate in a movie night in t

Grade 9 students participate in a movie night in the choir room Sept. 29. During the event, which was hosted by the Student Council, students watched “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Students also completed homework and enjoyed multiple different snacks.

Nicolas Abadie Capel (’26) said he enjoyed the movie night because it was a “relaxing” space, but thought the timing of the event could have been more appropriate.

“I think it should have been on Friday, and a little bit later, so that it could really be a movie night instead of a movie afternoon,” Capel said. • Photos and reporting by Madeleine Galuga

Beginning last year, Lead Opinions Editor Mia Geor

Beginning last year, Lead Opinions Editor Mia George and Deputy Editor in Chief: Online Daniel de Beer transitioned The Standard’s Politics Update column to a podcast form. In the podcast, the editors debrief the most pressing political events of the week to the High School and share their own opinions on the matter.

For this week’s podcast, Lead Features Editor Rudi Chamria and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George will cover Italy’s shift to far-right political leadership, Russia’s escalated mobilization against Ukraine and the overwhelming expenses of the 2022 midterm U.S. elections. Interested in learning more? Click the link in the bio to listen.

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