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Inez Stephenson, Media Team

Inez Stephenson ('26) is a member of the Media Team of The Standard in Advanced Journalism.

All content by Inez Stephenson
British Journalist Fraser Nelson stands at the podium to present their opposing perspective on the proposed Value Added Tax on private schools by the Labour Party. The VAT would likely be charged at 20% and be added to annual tuition.

Education at a cost: UK Labour Party’s VAT on private school tuition provides opportunity to improve national education

Inez Stephenson, Media Team
April 24, 2024

Standard News Network: Week of April 8

Adrian Caillaux Diaz, Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson and Inez Stephenson
April 16, 2024
Kaavya Dubey (27) dribbles the ball past the three-point line, getting ahead of her defender. Female athletes require further appreciation in the media and news coverage.

Women in sports require more coverage, respect in media

Inez Stephenson, Media Team
March 27, 2024

Standard News Network: Week of March 11

Talya Berner, Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl
March 18, 2024

Standard News Network: Week of March 3

Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl
March 13, 2024

Standard News Network: Episode 6

Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Inez Stephenson and Colton Stenson
March 5, 2024
Layla Khatiblou (’25) prepares to take a shot. Khatiblou said the teams collaboration allowed them to put pressure on ISB throughout the game. “We all did a really good job of being there on the press, helping trap and being able to just work together and stop them,” Khatiblou said. “I think that led us to many fast breaks, easy points, and buckets because we were able to communicate well and effectively.”

GALLERY Girls varsity basketball team competes against ISB

Zoe Karibian and Inez Stephenson
February 28, 2024

Standard News Network: Episode 5

Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson and Inez Stephenson
February 26, 2024
The science department’s grading system is not aligned with other standards-based departments like English and social studies. Therefore, science classes must integrate the Marzano Scale to restore consistency across the curriculum.

Science department must integrate Marzano Scale into grading method

Inez Stephenson, Media Team
February 22, 2024

Standard News Network: Episode 4

Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl
February 5, 2024

Standard News Network: Episode 3

Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Noelle Quintin, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl
January 29, 2024
According to the National Library of Medicine, students all work at different paces. Timed writing assessments have served as a barrier for some students to demonstrate their writing ability but have also taught students important skills.

Point Counterpoint: Should timed writing tests be discontinued?

Tara Behbehani and Inez Stephenson
January 23, 2024

Standard News Network: Episode 2

Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl
January 22, 2024

The Standard reviews popular neighborhood gem “It’s Bagels”

Talya Berner, Zoe Karibian and Inez Stephenson
January 18, 2024

Standard News Network: Episode 1

Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl
January 16, 2024
HS counselors Johnice Moore and Yanna Jackson chat in Moores office. Both counselors joined the school this year but have previous experience in similar positions.

Yanna Jackson, Johnice Moore join counseling team

Leila Meilman and Inez Stephenson
September 20, 2023
Sixty-five percent of the worlds population are visual learners. Yet, the Harkness Method does not benefit learners who struggle with following spoken ideas only.

Harkness method proves unbeneficial to some students, requires change

Inez Stephenson, Reporter
September 5, 2023
A Turkish citizen casts his vote in a previous election. In the second round of the vote, Recep Tayyip Erdoganmearned 52.14% while Kemal Kilicdaroglu received 47.86%.

Erdogan wins Turkish presidential elections

Inez Stephenson, Reporter
June 5, 2023
Student sleep deprivation is a topic of importance which is frequently overlooked. According to a study conducted by the Child Mind Institute, 70% of teens did not sleep the recommended eight to 10 hours every night.

Sleep deprivation impacts daily life, requires attention

Inez Stephenson, Reporter
May 17, 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla travel by carriage during the coronation procession May 6. On the day of the coronation, King Charles became the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey since 1066, according to the BBC.

Coronation of King Charles III, Queen Camilla evokes mixed emotions

Zoe Karibian and Inez Stephenson
May 10, 2023
Direct of Student Life James Perry poses with his those part of his Peer Leadership class. Throughout the year, the group meets periodically, with his students mentoring Grade 9 advisories.

James Perry reflects on past experiences, educational goals

Talya Berner and Inez Stephenson
May 2, 2023
Lev Gorelik (’25) emerges from the water during the 4x50 meter relay race March 10. As a second-year swimmer on the team, Gorelik said competing in ISSTs was rewarding. “My favorite thing about swimming is getting to be in the pool,” Gorelik said.

Varsity winter athletes reflect on their experiences at ISSTs

Inez Stephenson, Reporter
March 28, 2023
Upon returning to in-person school after the pandemic, some students and teachers have chosen to use digital learning tools, such as tablets. While manyenjoy its flexibility, others prefer to use traditional learning tools, including notebooks and whiteboards.

Shift to digital note-taking prompts discussion

Isabella Gibson, Zoe Karibian and Inez Stephenson
March 1, 2023
Cleo Destin (’26) dribbles the ball up the court beside her teammates Yara Kassir (’26) and Noor Naseer (’25) Jan. 27. Destin had previously played two years of basketball and enjoys representing the school on her team. I am so happy to be a part of the team, Destin said. Even though we lost, I think we played well defensively and caught many rebounds.

JV basketball girls team competes against Crest Academy

Inez Stephenson and Zoe Karibian
February 16, 2023
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