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17 year old Olivia Rodrigo’s debut single “drivers license” has surpassed all other songs on Spotify and has remained at No. 1 on the charts since its second day of release on Jan. 8. The popularity of the song can be traced back to the widespread impact of social media and surrounding drama.

Community debates validity of Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘drivers license’

February 22, 2021
William Iorio (’22) revises for a class at 6:30 a.m. in Connecticut, equivalent to 11:30 a.m. in London. As all students are expected to attend synchronous Zoom classes, Iorio begins his classwork before dawn.

Timezones impact students’ DLP experience abroad

February 11, 2021
Despite the trials and tribulations of 2020, the year has finally come to a close. Upon reflection, each month has been attributed a song fitting to the events that occurred. Make sure to scan the codes with your Spotify app to listen along!

A year-in-review: Spotify 2020 Wrapped

February 1, 2021
Aequitas Week is an annual event organized by the Social Justice Council. Due to COVID-19, the week has been moved to March, during which students will attend split sessions with opportunities for activism on the second day of workshops.

Aequitas Committee changes date to March, adapts sessions to COVID-19 restrictions

January 26, 2021
Starbucks has released its new holiday drink specials. Staff Writers Sophia Bassi and Clara Martinez review the the Toffee Nut Latte, Eggnog Latte, Truffle Deluxe Hot Chocolate and Gingerbread Frappuccino.

Starbucks seasonal drinks review

December 18, 2020
Until further announcements from the government Dec. 2, small businesses continue to be in danger of closing. Store managers reflect on the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses, as well as their predictions for the future.

Small businesses on high street battle lockdown

December 1, 2020
Brooke Beesley (’22) and Amber Auh (’21) compose a melody in Choir class. Until further notice, students are prohibited from singing despite U.K. government guidelines allowing them to do so.

Prohibition of singing clashes with government guidelines, per scientific studies

October 22, 2020
New from Singapore, Sam Hamilton (’23) adjusts to the High School through finding the similarities between Southeast Asia and London. Hamilton said that the variety of cultures in London remind him of his previous home and brings a feeling of community, despite the vast difference in population. “It's just super interesting to meet people from all around the world,” he said.

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

October 8, 2020
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