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Issue 2 – December 2021

Georgia LaScala (’23), the leader of Brushstrokes and Beats, sits at her club stand Sept. 30 with Science Teacher Alpha Toothman, the faculty sponsor.

Students, faculty introduce new clubs to High School

October 5, 2022

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

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

After extensive media coverage about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles pulled out of the competition due to mental health issues, demonstrating the impact negative media pressure can have on an athlete’s performance.

The world is watching: Media pressure on athletes

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Olivia Ford (‘24) adds final touches to her pain

Olivia Ford (‘24) adds final touches to her painting. Ford said she spent the last couple of weeks creating the piece, which she said is a metaphor for children’s stories.

“I was inspired by stories based in other worlds like Narnia and Alice in Wonderland,” she said. “I was trying to create a piece that was based around the vibe of a different world.” • Photos and reporting by Nassef Sawiris

In the previous post, The Standard staff provided

In the previous post, The Standard staff provided clues to guess a mystery staff member. We now reveal the teacher profiled.

The Standard presents a new series: Mystery Staff.

The Standard presents a new series: Mystery Staff. Every week, students will have the chance to guess one mystery staff member.

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.

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