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Annika Skorski

Annika Skorski, Lead Opinions Editor

Annika Skorski (’25) is the Lead Opinions Editor for The Standard. She joined the newspaper in Grade 9 because she enjoys connecting with the global community by reporting on current events to challenge and broaden others' thinking. Outside the newsroom, she leads Model United Nations, loves to read and participates in varsity volleyball, tennis as well as community partnerships.

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AP Psychology is the sixth most popular AP course according to the American Psychology Association. Nonetheless, Florida’s Department of Education announced Aug. 3 that the course would be discontinued because the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under HB 1557.

Florida ban on AP Psychology threatens academic freedom of students

Annika Skorski and Tara Behbehani
September 12, 2023
Director of Student Life Royce Wallaces advisory convenes outside to discuss upcoming activities as well as reflect on their back-to-school experience. Wallace introduced the Student Advisory Council as one of his first actions since taking on the Director role this school year.

Administration announces new Student Advisory Council

Annika Skorski, Lead Opinions Editor
September 8, 2023
Former Duchess Camilla’s title as Queen rather than Queen Consort is likely to further exacerbate British discontent towards the monarchy. In the U.K.’s post-Brexit political climate, defining national identity was already a daunting task; the royal familys decision to refer to Queen Camilla without the term Consort has only added to the confusion.

Former Duchess Camilla’s coronation as Queen jeopardizes British identity, tradition

Tara Behbehani and Annika Skorski
May 9, 2023
A professional dancer throws chocolate coins and lettuce into the crowd as he performs the traditional lion dance.

School holds Lunar New Year celebration after hiatus

Annika Skorski
January 31, 2023
A fire spreads through St. Mark’s Church in St. John’s Wood Jan. 26. The London Fire Brigade responded to the scene at 11 p.m.

[Photo] Local Victorian church burns down

Clara Martinez and Sophia Bassi
January 27, 2023
In a sea of third-culture identities at the school, students explore how moving abroad reformed their sense of patriotism and international identity. Each location point displays the variety of home countries represented by students.

Expatriates explore how patriotism manifests in international environment

Annika Skorski, Media Team
December 9, 2022
Today, the word controversial is almost synonymous with Andrew Tate. The rise and fall of this anti-feminist influencer have brought new life to some of the U.S.’s most perennially debated topics: freedom of speech, censorship and corporate power.

Andrew Tate revitalizes debate over dangers of deplatforming

Annika Skorski, Media Team
November 18, 2022
With an increasing global interest in the world of cryptocurrency, students and faculty share their thoughts and experiences around the novel market. Engagement with cryptocurrency in the High School is prevalent, as multiple investigative clubs and individual crypto traders have emerged on campus.

Cryptocurrency presents economic opportunities, becomes social phenomena

Annika Skorski, Staff Writer
June 15, 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

Annika Skorski, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022
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
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