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Jasmin Taylor, Sports Editor: Online

Jasmin Taylor (‘21) is the sports editor: online for The Standard, and has been a member of staff since her sophomore year. Taylor, a two season athlete, enjoys not only covering pro and ASL sporting events, but also the social effect sports has on our school and wider society. As well as journalism, she has a passion for social justice, as seen in her role of co-president of the Social Justice Council as a junior. 

 

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Micaella Lavi ('21) gives Olivia Benjamin-MacDonald ('21) a tarot reading in the Mellon Library. Lavi began teaching herself how to read tarot in November 2020 after being gifted a pack by a friend.

Members of community involve spiritual practices in everyday routine

February 25, 2021
The boys and girls JV and varsity track and field teams’ records were put on display in the gym foyer Oct. 29. Members and coaches on the team reflect on the records and their significance.

[Photo] New display showcases track and field records

November 11, 2020
The multicultural background of vice presidential nominee differs heavily from those who came before her.

Bigger than politics: the merit of Harris

October 30, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate winning their 17th NBA Championship. The Lakers beat the Miami Heat Oct. 13 and LeBron James was awarded the Finals MVP award.

[Photo] Community reacts to Lakers victory in NBA Finals

October 21, 2020
Members of the 2019-20 crew team meet virtually to stay connected during Distance Learning. The team is continuing to meet virtually for the fall season.

Crew begins virtual practice

October 7, 2020
Race officials attempting to stop Kathrine Switzer from running the Boston Marathon. Switzer became the first registered woman to ever officially run the marathon, encouraging a change in athletics legislation calling for more gender equality in marathons.

Athletics, activism: an intertwined history

September 29, 2020
Jake Fellows (’21) gets ready to return a shot in a varsity tennis match against Highgate in May 2019. Fellows committed to Georgetown University for tennis Aug. 17.

Jake Fellows (’21) commits to Georgetown University for tennis

September 16, 2020
Romy Chavin competed in a show in May 2019 at Littlebourne Equestrian Centre. She came in second place.

Chavin devotes 12 years to equestrianism

September 9, 2020
Gender inequality in sports has been an issue for decades. Sports Editor: Jasmin Taylor highlights these inequities from a social media standpoint.

Attitudes towards female athletes must change

June 1, 2020
With traditional tournaments being unable to occur, the LSSA challenges attempted to create a way for students to adequately compete whilst in quarantine.

Students compete in online LSSA tournament

May 13, 2020
ASL to partake in LSSA Spring Festival

ASL to partake in LSSA Spring Festival

May 4, 2020
Karyn Parsons sits down with Kwame Alexander for an innovative conversation in front of a crowd of faculty, students and parents.

Karyn Parsons visits the school

March 8, 2020
President-elect Micaella Lavi ('21) and Vice President-elect Lea George ('21) hold the Student Council gavel. Lavi and George were elected to their positions by the Student Council Feb. 27, and will begin their terms next week. They replace Natalie Vann ('20) and Lucas Romualdo ('20), who served as president and vice president respectively.

Student Council elects new officers

February 28, 2020
People look to buy vintage clothes at the most recent Vintage Kilo Sale Jan. 17-18. The vintage clothes are sold based on weight, causing the clothes to be super cheap. The next sale will take place on March 1.

Vintage Kilo Sale provides great opportunity to buy cheap vintage clothes

February 12, 2020
Marcus Rashford played in the game against Bulgaria where the fans made racist and antisemitic chants. He tweeted after the game to highlight the difficulty of the situation and the necessity of reform.

The ugly side of the beautiful game

January 21, 2020
Colin Kaepernick is a leader in the movement against police brutality in the U.S. and kneeled during the national anthem of many football games in protest.

Celebrities should be voice for social issues

November 11, 2019
Liv Lueneberger ('21) breaks J-16 10km erg world record

Liv Lueneberger (’21) breaks J-16 10km erg world record

June 7, 2019
The toxicity of teenage dieting

The toxicity of teenage dieting

April 9, 2019
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, an attempt at innovation or a total fail?

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, an attempt at innovation or a total fail?

January 20, 2019
The Hate U Give: Defining What it Means to be a Black Teen in America

The Hate U Give: Defining What it Means to be a Black Teen in America

November 21, 2018
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