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

Rina Kobayashi, Media Team

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

 

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[Photo] Summer 2024 Rewind

September 9, 2024
Following a decisive victory, Britain’s Labour Party has the chance to deliver change to the U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer led his party to a landslide win July 4, securing 411 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons.

[Photo] Labour Party’s general election win provides Britain with chance to heal

Biraj Khadka, Reporter
September 8, 2024
The D23 Expo brings all of Disney's magical realms together, delivering fans with an extravagant three-day weekend. Attendees were kept on their toes with unexpected celebrity performances and exclusive first glances at upcoming films.

“D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event” 2024 surprises fans with celebrity appearances, upcoming films, theme park updates

Rina Kobayashi, Media Team
September 6, 2024

[Video] Standard News Network: Week of May 27

Tara Behbehhani, Raj Chamria, Isabella Gibson, Ailish Hermann, Rina Kobayashi and Inez Stephenson
June 4, 2024

[Video] VIDEO Q&A: Leaving teachers commemorate memorable moments

Rina Kobayashi, Media Team
June 3, 2024
With the upcoming summer season, social media apps are being flooded with advertisements promoting fast fashion brands and their upcoming products. As a result of fast fashion production, the world has suffered immense environmental damage that has often gone unnoticed.

Rise of fast fashion throughout summer poses environmental hazards

Rina Kobayashi, Media Team
May 27, 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

PODCAST Fashion Frenzy: Discussing spring trends, clothing’s impact on mental health

Rina Kobayashi and Alexandra Theofilopoulou
May 16, 2024
Modern consumer habits have normalized buying and disposing for convenience. Consumerism and throwaway culture has presented many ethical concerns, including social inequality and environmental complications.

[Photo] Consumerism, throwaway culture raises ethical dilemma

Rania Raj, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Karen M. McManus brings her popular book trilogy to a close with the publishing of “One of Us is Back” July 25, 2023. Her eloquent novel captured the attention of readers through elements of relatability and inclusivity, as well as point-of-view narration.

Review: “One of Us is Back” provides ending to Bayview High trilogy

Rina Kobayashi, Reporter
February 29, 2024

PODCAST Fashion Frenzy: addressing recent trends

Rina Kobayashi, Reporter
January 30, 2024
The ‘Under 17’ crew team members voice their thoughts on the new crew training program. Starting the fall season of this school year, parts of the schedule were both removed and newly implemented to meet the rower’s needs.

VIDEO Rowers react to new ‘Under 17’ crew team training schedule

Rina Kobayashi and Rania Raj
October 24, 2023
In all trials with an absent defendant, such as Lucy Letby's, the speakers must address the perpetrator even in their absence. However, Letby’s absence weakened the impact of the sentencing on the convict and the victims.

[Photo] Lucy Letby sentencing highlights flaws in UK justice system

Sophia Hsu, Reporter
September 20, 2023
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