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Cameron Spurr, Lead News Editor

Cameron Spurr (’22) is the Lead News Editor on The Standard. He joined staff freshman year as a staff writer and became News Editor: Print the following year. Journalism excites him because it is a cornerstone of democracy worldwide and a free press is one of the most important roles of any society.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Feb. 22 that all schools and colleges across England will reopen March 8. With this information, ASL plans to shift back to in-person learning on that Monday.

[Photo] Campus to reopen March 8

February 22, 2021
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update – Feb. 12

February 12, 2021
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update – Feb. 9

February 9, 2021
Former student Evan Emery discusses with Computer Science Teacher Livia Piloto Feb. 6, 2020. Semester two conferences will be virtual this year, with the extension of COVID-19 regulations meaning the date remains uncertain.

Semester two conference dates may see changes

February 2, 2021
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update – Jan. 29

January 29, 2021
Members of the public queue outside the Abbey Community Centre in Kilburn to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 21. The first phase of the vaccine rollout, taking place now, is composed of nine priority groups which include all of those over 50 years old, those with pre-existing conditions and frontline health and social care workers.

Vaccine rollout indicates pandemic end may be in sight

January 21, 2021
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update – Jan. 15

January 15, 2021
Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr and News Editor: Online Sajah Ali break down the most important school events this week.

[Photo] Weekly Briefing – Dec. 14

December 14, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update – Dec. 11

December 11, 2020
Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr and News Editor: Online Sajah Ali break down the most important school events this week.

[Photo] Weekly Briefing – Dec. 7

December 7, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update – Dec. 4

December 4, 2020
Choir students recorded pieces for a virtual cabaret performance screened Dec. 4. Students adapted to challenges set by COVID-19 restrictions such as wearing masks while singing.

HS Choir performs in virtual cabaret, adapting to COVID-19 restrictions

December 4, 2020
Students of color at the school now have an affinity group dedicated to providing a shared space specifically for their experiences. The group had its first meeting Nov. 19.

Students of color create affinity group to form shared space

November 20, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update

November 20, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update

November 13, 2020
Owen Steege (’22), Aren Turhan (’22) and William Iorio (’22) queue to pay for their lunches in the cafeteria Nov. 9. Grades 10, 11 and 12 ate lunch on campus as the administration modified the open campus policy to permit just one grade level to leave campus each day.

Open campus modification takes effect

November 9, 2020
The current electoral map shows President-elect Joe Biden above the 270 vote threshold required to be elected the next president. Biden’s running mate Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be the first woman of color elected to the vice presidency.

Biden wins presidency, community reacts

November 7, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update

November 6, 2020
Sofia Michaelides (’22) checks the electoral map to see the state of the presidential race. The map is usually filled once students get to school, but results have been filtering in all day long and will continue into the coming days.

Missing key results in MI, PA, NE, GA, ASL follows US election intently

November 4, 2020
Marylebone train station stands empty April 2. The U.K.’s new lockdown, effective Nov. 5, could return many places that are typically very busy to a scene like this.

U.K. to re-enter national lockdown, schools remain open

November 2, 2020
Seniors eligible to vote give their takes on the importance of their ballot and the importance of casting a vote this election.

Student voters reflect on casting ballots

October 30, 2020
With oversight currently lacking, U.S. elections have become purchasable by the ultra rich.

Financing exerts authority over election

October 30, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update

October 27, 2020
Owen Humphries (’22), English Teacher Sean Linton and Cece Muecke (’21) join the Gender-Sexuality Alliance’s silent protest, wearing rainbow colors to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. After middle school students hung up a Trump-Pence campaign flag Oct. 19, GSA encouraged students to show up to school Oct. 26 wearing rainbows on masks, flags and stickers.

GSA silent protest, Trump-Pence campaign flag provoke debate among student body

October 26, 2020
With gloves on, Library Administrative Assistant Steve Reed retrieves a book from the shelves of the Mellon Library. The process for borrowing books follows a new quarantine protocol to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mellon Library accommodates for unique challenges presented by COVID-19

October 19, 2020
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a briefing on the U.K.’s COVID-19 outbreak. The government introduced a new plan to quell the spread of the virus based on local risk levels Oct. 12.

U.K. Government introduces new tiered lockdown system

October 14, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update

October 13, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update

October 2, 2020
Due to the first positive student case in the High School, 25 students and three faculty members are self-isolating for two weeks. The school has now reached a total of eight COVID-19 cases since Sept. 17.

Grade 12 student tests positive for COVID-19 in second confirmed HS case

October 1, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update

September 25, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update

September 22, 2020
Signs around school remind students and staff to follow the school's COVID-19 guidelines. The school had its first positive test result Sept. 17.

Middle school faculty member tests positive for COVID-19, 53 self-isolating

September 18, 2020
Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update

September 11, 2020
Due to not being able to play instruments, students in band class are learning to use technology to compose music, and at the same time, are following safety precautions such as wearing masks and socially distancing.

Students return back to campus amidst COVID-19

September 3, 2020

Leaving faculty members reflect on time at ASL

June 12, 2020
Cameron Spurr ('22)

Cameron Spurr (’22)

June 12, 2020
Photo of Canary Wharf tube station taken by AJ Laurienti ('21).

NAHS transfers art to digital platform

June 10, 2020
Sofia Van MIerlo ('20) accepts her diploma from Head of School Robin Appleby. Every Grade 12 student had an allotted 10 minutes to receive their diplomas on campus from Jun 3 to 5.

Graduation for class of 2020 takes place amid pandemic

June 10, 2020
Due to the closure of campus, the play

Advanced Acting students perform ‘You Can’t Take it With You’ as radio comedy

May 29, 2020
The Standard Podcast: Episode 5,

The Standard Podcast: Episode 5, “Understanding COVID-19” with Science Teacher David Partridge

May 19, 2020
Bottom O stands vacant following the closure of campus March 13. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the senior class will now hold their graduation ceremony virtually.

Administration reveals plan for graduation

May 14, 2020
Fans have turned to esports to find some relief as leagues across the world have ground to a halt. Map used with permission from Wikimedia Commons.

Esports provide solace to fans

May 13, 2020
Academic advising and college counseling office is rebranded

Academic advising and college counseling office is rebranded

May 12, 2020
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