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Oskar Doepke

Oskar Doepke, News Editor: Print

Oskar Doepke (’25) is the News Editor: Print for The Standard. Before moving to London, he joined his old school’s newspaper due to a love for writing and passion for politics, which he continued upon joining the Standard in Grade 10. Outside of the newsroom, Doepke leads the mock trial club, plays cello and enjoys social studies. 

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Eduardo Pilnik (’24) improvises a song on the guitar Jan. 11. Pilnik began playing the guitar in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic propels Eduardo Pilnik to pursue career in music

Oskar Doepke and Blu Belinky
March 18, 2024
An ambulance waits outside the private St. John & St. Elizabeth Hospital Jan. 10. Junior doctors at the National Health Service were among groups who recently planned strikes over wages, according to The Guardian.

Community reacts to recent strike action

Sophia Bassi and Oskar Doepke
January 15, 2024
The school will switch inspectors from Ofsted to the Independent Schools Inspectorate, according to Director of Safeguarding and Compliance Richard Harrold. The decision to switch was made because the ISI is more tailored to independent schools’ needs.

School switches school regulators, undergoes Ofsted inspection

Oskar Doepke and Rahil Punshi
November 20, 2023
Math team members Matteo Salloum (’24) and Shelbe Yousey (’25) work on a practice problem. The team has been meeting every Tuesday to prepare for the upcoming competition.

Math team prepare for Harvard-MIT Math Tournament

Oskar Doepke, News Editor: Print
November 8, 2023
Interim High School Principal Jack Phillips approves the affirmation of student free expression rights Sept. 8. The affirmation was developed by the Private School Journalism Association and the Student Press Law Center to ensure that students in school-sponsored media have free expression rights.

Interim High School Principal affirms student free expression rights

Sophia Bassi and Oskar Doepke
September 9, 2023
As part of the recent renovations, the Blue Gym now features new school-themed wall paddings. The gym renovations were one of nearly 60 projects that occurred during the summer break.

School undergoes summer renovations, prioritizes sustainability

Oskar Doepke, News Editor: Print
August 29, 2023
Following parental complaints, multiple books will be reviewed due to their sexual content, according to Interim Head of School Coreen Hester. Over the past few years, numerous books have been restricted in schools across the U.S. due to their content, according to PEN America.

Parental concern prompts review of library books

Tara Behbehani and Oskar Doepke
March 22, 2023
During day two of their workshop “Structural Injustices: Criminalising the Powerless,” workshop leaders Talitha Stern (’24) and Flannery Lees (’24) begin their presentation March 3 on the wrongful conviction of Michael Morton, a victim of the criminal justice system. The previous day’s discussion delved into the inequalities in the U.S. penal system and its biases against marginalized communities.

[Photo] Community participates in student-led Aequitas workshops

Daniel de Beer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online
March 8, 2023
U.S. Navy Sailors search Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for remnants of the shot-down balloon Feb. 5. Three further objects were shot down Feb. 10-12.

Rise in aerial objects across Canada, U.S. prompts community discourse

Oskar Doepke, Reporter
February 17, 2023
Middle, High School band students perform in Band-O-Rama

Middle, High School band students perform in Band-O-Rama

Ruby Rogers and Oskar Doepke
February 17, 2023
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