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The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

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The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

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Anna Reznick

Anna Reznick, Lead Culture Editor

Anna Reznick (’24) is the Lead Culture Editor for The Standard. After joining the publication in Grade 9, she discovered a passion for review writing, specifically about fashion. When not in the newsroom, Reznick can be found stalking the Vogue website or checking the fashion month calendar. 

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Students and faculty share their thoughts on the current climate of sexism at ASL. An online survey conducted by The Standard March 7-22 with 149 student responses showed 73.8% of students have experienced or witnessed gender-based stereotyping at the school.

Shadowed by sexism: How gender inequality manifests in school community

Sophia Bateman and Anna Reznick
April 30, 2024
The fashion world delights viewers with its Fall-Winter 2024 collections, available in the coming months for shoppers. A surge of more eccentric looks made the season a memorable one, with several brands reaching virality online.

Reznick’s Runway Rundown: Best of Fall-Winter 2024

Anna Reznick, Lead Culture Editor
April 9, 2024
Brad Jameston performs original song “Dance in Your Fire” at the South Bank Nov. 23 2023. Jameston began performing his music in London after busking around Europe.

Singer-songwriter Brad Jameston reflects on career pathway, busking experiences

Anna Reznick, Lead Culture Editor
March 18, 2024
The fashion world delights viewers with its Fall-Winter 2024 collections, available in the coming months for shoppers. A surge of more eccentric looks made the season a memorable one, with several brands reaching virality online.

Reznick’s Runway Rundown: Best of Spring-Summer 2024

Anna Reznick, Lead Culture Editor
October 20, 2023
After a phenomenal Paris Haute Couture week, half the fashion world begged for more jaw-dropping construction while the rest waited for a palate-cleansing month of elegance. Both audiences would find satisfaction in the collections presented this season.

Reznick’s Runway Rundown: Best of Fall-Winter 2023

Anna Reznick, Columnist
May 8, 2023
The global nature of fashion has created a diverse industry with culture flooding from every corner of the globe. Curator Elisabeth Murray explains how the Victoria and Albert Museum’s current exhibition, Africa Fashion, showcases one part of the fashion world.

V&A Africa Fashion exhibition showcases African designers

Anna Reznick, Media Team
February 7, 2023
Students create several pieces of art through their endeavors, all portraying different themes and emotions. Some students found their passion for art at school, adding to their Advanced Placement portfolio, while others created art for personal enjoyment.

Students express themselves through diverse mediums of visual arts

Sophia Bateman, Ella Friel, Rahil Punshi, Anna Reznick and Ellie Taylor
January 19, 2023
This fashion month was made significant not by big-name brands, whose shows were largely unsurprising, but by up-and-coming designers changing the idea of ready-to-wear. Fascinating silhouettes, innovative motifs and pieces dedicated to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II stood out among a sea of low-waisted skirts and branded shirts.

Reznick’s Runway Rundown: Best of New York, London, Milan and Paris

Anna Reznick, Columnist
October 18, 2022
During the club fair Sept. 30, Sophia Iannazzo (’25) signs up for Graphic Design Club, led by Trixie Menegakis (’25). Menegakis said the graphic design classes she took last year inspired her to form the club so students have the freedom to choose their projects while improving design abilities. “It’s a place to work on your digital design skills,” Menegakis said. “We might make some posters, stickers or a book.”

[Photo] Students, faculty introduce new clubs to High School

Rudi Chamria and Sophia Bateman
October 5, 2022
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.

[Photo] Death of Queen Elizabeth II ripples through community

Rudi Chamria, Grace Hamilton, Clara Martinez and Maarya Shafqat Adil
September 9, 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

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022
Many High School students have created and run businesses that reflect their passions. Through developing these businesses, they have overcome challenges, learned valuable skills and set future goals.

High School students cultivate passions through self-created businesses

Sophia Bassi, Vittoria Di Meo and Anna Reznick
May 17, 2022
The spotlight shines on Ruby Read (’23) as she performs a solo in the School Center during the first performance Nov. 17.

Students uncover social justice themes in ‘Footloose’ performance

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
The High School welcomes new faculty for the 2021-2022 school year. These new faculty members shared their experiences in previous schools, adjusting to London and more.

Recent faculty additions introduce themselves to community

Vittoria Di Meo, Eva Marriott-Fabre, Anahi Pellathy and Anna Reznick
October 5, 2021
Yulisa Cruz smiles in her office, with the sun coming through the window. Cruz said her goal for this year is to build understanding between teachers and students.

Specific Learning Differences Teacher Yulisa Cruz

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
October 5, 2021
Artists such as Bilk, The Snuts and Louis Tomlinson performed at the Away From Home Festival Aug. 30 to a crowd of 8,000. The festival showcased the heart of London music and featured up-and-coming artists taking the chance to prove themselves.

Away From Home festival artists kickstart London music scene

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
As summer break begins, there are many ways one can ensure they are prepared for the coming school year. In this episode of The Study Sesh Podcast, MS Grade 6 Learning Specialist Mrs. Yarow recommends study tips for staying on track this summer holiday.

The Study Sesh Podcast: Episode 2

Chase Cerrell and Anna Reznick
June 18, 2021
As summer break begins, there are many ways one can ensure they are prepared for the coming school year. In this episode of The Study Sesh Podcast, MS Grade 6 Learning Specialist Mrs. Yarow recommends study tips for staying on track this summer holiday.

The Study Sesh Podcast: Episode 1

Chase Cerrell and Anna Reznick
June 2, 2021
Located on Carnaby Street, the pop-up Museum of Youth Culture aims to create a documentation of the experience of growing up in the U.K. While attractions like the Tower of London may be more iconically British, hidden locations such as the Museum of Youth Culture reveal London in its truest form.

Top 5 free locations to visit in London

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
May 5, 2021
The Vision bursts through a wall as part of promo for his first appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Movies later, his title role in the new show WandaVision has forced his character into the center stage.

Iconic sitcoms honored in WandaVision

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021
Queen’s House opens its seasonal ice rink despite necessary COVID adaptations. Staff Writer Anna Reznick reviews her experience at the rink.

Queen’s Ice Rink creates the quintessential winter experience

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
After years at an open, outdoor school in California, Natasha Singh ('23) plans to continue following her passions for music and water sports. While Singh said that the actual transition was smooth, she struggled to keep her nerves in check. "You can get into your own head about how scary it is meeting new people," she said "But then once it actually happens it's totally chill and fun."

[Photo] 14 new students reflect on their transition to the High School

Beginning Journalism Staff Writers
October 8, 2020
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