The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

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The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The Standard
The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The Standard

Leila Meilman, Media Team

Leila Meilman is a member of the Media Team for The Standard in Advanced Journalism.

All content by Leila Meilman
"Brat," an album by singer-songwriter Charli XCX released June 7, is currently surging in popularity. The album sparked major trends on social media over the summer, with users dancing and lip-syncing to its tracks on platforms like TikTok.

Charli XCX’s “Brat” creates new summer trend

Leila Meilman, Media Team
September 8, 2024

Standard News Network: Week of May 20

Raj Chamria, Leila Meilman, Aden Ovenden, Rania Raj, Meher Sareen, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson, Yiannis Theofilopoulos and Theo van Zyl
May 28, 2024

Standard News Network: Week of May 13

Talya Berner, Ailish Herrmann, Rina Kobayashi, Leila Meilman, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson, Theo van Zyl and Gaby Friedman
May 20, 2024

Standard News Network: Week of April 29

Talya Berner, Leila Meilman, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl
May 8, 2024

Standard News Network: Week of April 22

Ailish Herrmann, Leila Meilman, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl
April 30, 2024
Math Department Head David Hill will assume the role of Interim High School Assistant Principal for the next school year. The position opened after current High School Assistant Principal Natalie Maisey was announced the 2024-25 Interim High School Principal.

School appoints David Hill as Interim HS Assistant Principal

Leila Meilman and Rahil Punshi
March 28, 2024
High School female empowerment clubs create an environment for girls to flourish in various male-dominated fields. Leaders of the clubs reflected on the impact of their organizations on the larger school community and the objectives they hope to achieve.

Female empowerment club leaders consider impacts across community

Gaby Friedman and Leila Meilman
March 26, 2024
Eleanor Ilyas (’24) bows her head while performing in the High School musical “Anything Goes” Nov. 16, 2023. Ilyas played Hope Harcourt, a debutante who was forced into a marriage but later found love unexpectedly.

Eleanor Ilyas shares how she discovered singing, journey to pursue music in university

Gaby Friedman and Leila Meilman
March 18, 2024
Students are anticipating several concerts in London as artists move their tours to the U.K. Musicians such as Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975, Taylor Swift, Eminem and more will be on tour.

Anticipated UK concerts spark excitement

Leila Meilman, Media Team
March 18, 2024
Hannah Notowitz reads quiz bowl questions Feb 9. The school hosted and competed in an inter-school Quiz Bowl Feb 9. and placed last.

School hosts, competes in inter-school quiz bowl

Leila Meilman, Media Team
February 23, 2024
The Winter Formal organization group meets to prepare for the upcoming event Nov. 29. The group planned chaperones, catering, activities and advertisement.

Student Council plans return of Winter Formal

Leila Meilman, Reporter
November 30, 2023
HS counselors Johnice Moore and Yanna Jackson chat in Moore's 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
Inji Novruzlu (’26) looks at the Marzano Scale after her World Civilizations II class. The social studies department changed their grading system from the Rainbow Chart to the Marzano Scale this fall.

Social studies department changes grading system

Leila Meilman, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Ai Weiwei's exhibition “Making Sense” is being held at the Design Museum April 7 to July 30. Weiwei addressed the concept of value in our changing society.

Ai Weiwei’s ‘Making Sense’ exhibition presents changing values through design

Leila Meilman, Reporter
June 5, 2023
The book "It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover recently went viral on social media platforms, particularly since 2021. The book arguably romanticized the abuse that the protagonist experienced while others viewed it to have accurately represented her experiences.

Colleen Hoover’s novel “It Ends with Us” romanticizes abuse

Gaby Friedman, Leila Meilman and Mymy Taymour
May 15, 2023
The U.K. government ran the “Armageddon” test alert April 23. The alert informed the public of the test and its use through a phone notification and an alarm sound.

New UK ‘Armageddon’ alert test spurs discussion on future impact

Leila Meilman, Reporter
May 1, 2023
The Biden administration approved the Willow Project March 13. The Willow Project entails an oil drilling plan to use the natural resources in Alaska, which will release significant carbon dioxide emissions.

Willow Project approval provokes climate change uncertainty

Leila Meilman, Reporter
March 17, 2023
England announced it will enforceagainst single-use plastics Jan. 14. Students and faculty reflect on their experiences with single-use plastics and share opinions on the recent ban.

England bans single-use plastics to reduce pollutants, waste

Leila Meilman, Reporter
March 1, 2023
Students utilize social media platforms as a resource for news information, which can lead to misinformation. Students and faculty reflect on their experiences and opinions consuming media in a variety of ways

News displayed through social media triggers rise of misinformation

Leila Meilman, Reporter
February 3, 2023
The varsity girls’ volleyball players huddle up in preparation for the game Nov. 14 in the Farmer Gym. Rion Emery (’25), a member of the girls’ varsity volleyball team, said she expected her team would "crush the boys and dominate” the game. "My team is the best, we are above all,” Emery said. “We are so strong, so bonded, and we are going to carry. I love them."

Girls’ versus boys’ varsity volleyball game concludes fall season

Leila Meilman, Reporter
December 1, 2022
Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman, was killed by Iranian police for not wearing a hijab Sept. 16. Amini’s death caused emotional rifts throughout the world, including the High School. Students and faculty reflect upon the recent events in Iran and how the conflict has impacted their communities.

Death of Mahsa Amini ripples through community

Leila Meilman and Mymy Taymour
November 19, 2022
Science Teacher Marisa Wilson talks with Alexandra Braun (’24) after class. Wilson recently assumed her role as the Head of the science department, with 20 years of prior experience. She said the variety of positions she has taken on has allowed her to develop as a teacher and bond with her students. “I’ve been able to be in all sorts of different roles, from coach to SusCo advisor to advisor in an advisory to the dean to the department head to you know, teacher,” Wilson said.

[Photo] Familiar faces: Get to know 30 students, faculty

Beginning Journalism Students
October 12, 2022
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