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Isabel Link

Isabel Link, Lead Features Editor

Isabel Link (’22) joined the editorial board two years ago as a staff writer and now has the role of Lead Features Editor. Apart from journalism, her passions include writing, music and learning about sustainability. When she’s older, she aspires to be either an author or a primatologist.

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The conversation around social media activism, and how to tell the difference between genuine and performative posting, continues to grow. Out of it also comes a call to action to educate oneself and others as well as look beyond the screen.

Students explore effectiveness of social media activism

February 4, 2021
Republican and democratic students discuss voting for Biden because he is the lesser of two evils, rather than as their preferred candidate.

[Photo] Settle for Biden campaign tips the scales

October 30, 2020
Seniors eligible to vote give their takes on the importance of their ballot and the importance of casting a vote this election.

[Photo] Student voters reflect on casting ballots

October 30, 2020
Discrimination towards black members of the LGBTQ+ community must be brought to light when discussing racial inequality in America.

Isabel Link (’22)

June 12, 2020
With more time to be spent inside, certain students working on skills that range from rapping to baking to drawing. Some began their hobbies prior to lockdown, while others are using this time to experiment and try something new.

Students share hobbies during lockdown

June 10, 2020
The world must be proactive when it comes to the containment of future virus outbreaks.

Past outbreaks present need for immediate action

April 4, 2020
The aisles at the M&S in Earl's Court are barren because of panic-buying . Some stores are adding item limits to combat the issue.

Virus fears incite panic-buying, over storage of goods

April 1, 2020
Introducing the Innovator-in-Residence program

Introducing the Innovator-in-Residence program

September 18, 2019
Music Tour dates moved to coincide with Alternatives and Ecology trip

Music Tour dates moved to coincide with Alternatives and Ecology trip

May 29, 2019
Designated grade areas underscore exclusion

Designated grade areas underscore exclusion

February 4, 2019
News channels need to cover more world news

News channels need to cover more world news

January 19, 2019
Community Arts Building one year on

Community Arts Building one year on

December 12, 2018
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