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Exploring the lives of Mariam and Laila – two women in Kabul, Afghanistan – “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini tells a harrowing story of struggling to survive under the control of the Soviets and the Taliban. Despite being published 15 years ago, the book resurged in popularity with more than five million views under its TikTok hashtag.

#BookTok Review: ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ narrates heartbreaking reality of misogyny

May 27, 2022

Standard publishes Commitment to Diversity

Standard publishes Commitment to Diversity

May 27, 2022

Arsenal and Everton kick off their fixture May 22, the final day of the 2021-22 season. Arsenal’s squad is responsible for a £244 million wage bill, making them the fifth-highest Premier League spender, per The Atlantic.

Controversially high Premier League salaries prompt questions of merit

May 26, 2022

Internalized misogyny can pressure women to have an aversion to items and concepts associated with feminity, from the color pink to long nail extensions. Students and faculty share thoughts and experiences with the impact of internalized misogyny on self-expression, pursuing interests and the “not like other girls” phenomenon.

Internalized misogyny limits female self-expression, success

May 25, 2022

The Blue Gym floor will undergo renovation over the summer. Water seeped into the wood slats underneath the floor due to a leak, which caused damage and subsequently posed risks to students.

Blue Gym floor to undergo renovation after experiencing water damage

May 24, 2022

Upon hearing the word “fashion,” external features and one’s perceived public image come to mind. Public figures of the 2010s and 2020s such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Serena Williams and Lady Gaga have challenged this limited view of style through fashion reflecting one’s beliefs and sparking needed conversations about sexuality, class and race.

Controversy and couture: politics meets fashion

May 20, 2022

This year’s Met Gala theme of “Gilded Glamor” seemed simple enough to follow, yet many celebrities were led astray by their designers. A handful of looks escaped this fate, and the following looks left others looking out of place.

Top 5 Met Gala looks

May 20, 2022

Real Madrid and Juventus face off in the 2017 Champions League final match. Real Madrid is now back in the Champions League finals and will face Liverpool May 28.

Champions League final spurs excitement, speculation among students

May 20, 2022

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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

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

Social media limits individuality

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

The standardized testing system has been a key measure of student academic performance in the U.S for decades. However, it poses numerous disadvantages for students from low-income families, making test reform more of a necessity.

Standardized testing poses numerous disadvantages

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Dylan Linton (’23) and Darren Morris (’23), wh

Dylan Linton (’23) and Darren Morris (’23), who volunteered on behalf of the Sustainability Council and the Student Council, run the water station at the Springfest event May 21.

Organized by the PCA, Springfest is an annual school-wide event held at Canons Park involving food stands, a ferris wheel and bouncy castles. In previous years, the event was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Aligned with the goals of SusCo, Dylan Linton (’23) said recyclable cups were distributed at the water station to reduce single-use plastic waste.

“Cutting down on plastic consumption sent a pretty clear message that there are easy ways to offer sustainable alternatives,” he said. “The goal was to cut down as much as possible and show how easy and effective small changes can be.” • Photo and reporting by Grace Hamilton

With fluctuating fashion trends, the shoe brand Cr

Everyone’s Invited founder Soma Sara presents to

Everyone’s Invited founder Soma Sara presents to attendees of the youngPOWER conference March 18 about her platform for students who have experienced sexual misconduct in schools. High School students attended the conference, held at Westminster Academy, along with students from four other schools to engage in conversations surrounding social justice, listen to guest speakers, partake in various workshops and participate in an open mic.

Olivia Ford (’24) said she is appreciative of the opportunities she received at youngPOWER, especially having the chance to learn about the importance of diverse perspectives.

“You need to hear other people’s perspectives because everyone has a different life and everyone feels different things,” she said. “It’s just eye-opening and kind of links us all in a human way.” • Photos by Rudi Chamria and reporting by Sophia Bateman

In honor of Women’s History Month, students and

In honor of Women’s History Month, students and faculty reflect on women who inspire them. Visit the link in our bio to see more. • Graphic by Eva Marriott-Fabre. Photos and reporting by Eva Marriott-Fabre and Sophia Bateman

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