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This year, the Advanced Placement exams occur May 5 to June 10. In comparison to the 2019-20 school year, some alterations to exam format options have been maintained as a result of COVID-19 while others have returned to normal.

AP exams undergo changes to format, location

Clara Martinez, News Editor: Print
May 13, 2021
Eleanor Ilyas (’24) applies lotion as a part of her daily hydrating skincare routine. Different skincare products cater to unique skin types, and the most effective results depend on finding the right match.

Effective products enhance skincare routine

Eden Leavey and Clara Martinez
May 4, 2021
The community reflects on George Floyd's death after the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Floyd's murder spurred a wave of worldwide protests over the summer of 2020.

Derek Chauvin verdict provokes discussion surrounding US criminal justice system

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
East Asian students and faculty discuss recent hate crimes and personal experiences with anti-Asian discrimination March 30. For the first time, the East Asia Culture Club held an in-person affinity space for East Asian members of the ASL community.

Affinity space held in light of escalating anti-Asian discrimination

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Olivia Lang (’22) dribbles away from Casey Johnson (’23) March 29 and looks to pass to a teammate.

Photo Gallery: Girls, boys soccer play in final week of mini-season

Kira Crutcher, Clara Martinez, and Eden Leavey
April 1, 2021
Dance students rehearse their routine in December for a pre-recorded performance video. Students in PE, dance and fitness are not required to wear masks while exercising as long as social distancing and COVID protocols are followed.

Students have option to wear mask in dance, fitness, PE, Well-being classes

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
After the murder of Sarah Everard and recently surveyed statistic about sexual harassment was released, female students are more concerned for their safety on the street. A commonly suggested method for self defense is to keep a key held between your fingers in order to have more impact if an offender were to become violent. Photo illustration by Clara Martinez.

Murder of Sarah Everard, UN survey result spark conversation around sexual harassment

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
March 19, 2021
From the day campus closed on March 13, 2020, the last year has brought lockdowns, isolation, and millions of deaths. But, through the challenges of COVID-19, the ASL community reflected on the pandemic and the positive outcomes that have come to light.

Unprecedented: One year with the virus

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
March 15, 2021
Abastillas teaches first grade in 2009-2010, including current Grade 12 students Emily Forgash (’21) and Eric Henrikson (’21). Abastillas started teaching at the school in 2008, and has since taken her influence beyond the classroom and into the realm of diversity, equity and inclusion work at ASL.

Jennifer Abastillas works to diversify world of education

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
Almost every book in the Romance genre can be categorized into one of many common tropes. Enemies to lovers, forbidden love, and fake relationships are all examples of general storylines that can be greatly diversified depending on the characters, location, and time period.

Top 8 novels for each romance trope

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
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’

Rudi Chamria and Clara Martinez
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

Sophia Bassi and Clara Martinez
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

Rudi Chamria, Vittoria Di Meo, Eden Leavey, and Clara Martinez
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

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
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

Sophia Bassi and Clara Martinez
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

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
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

Clara Martinez, Staff Writer
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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