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

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Annika Skorski

Annika Skorski, Media Team

Annika Skorski (’25) is a reporter for The Standard entering her second year of Advanced Journalism. She joined the newspaper because she enjoys connecting with the global community by reporting on current events to challenge and broaden others' thinking. Outside the newsroom, she loves to read and participates in several clubs including Model United Nations, varsity volleyball, tennis and community partnerships.

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A professional dancer throws chocolate coins and lettuce into the crowd as he performs the traditional lion dance.

Lunar New Year celebration held after hiatus

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 24, 2022
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