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Students wear masks while leaving school campus Oct. 7. As of Oct. 18, masks will no longer be required.

Mask-wearing to be made optional Oct. 18

October 8, 2021
Marie Ogino (’20) helps local students explore their interests at the Shine community partnership, where ASL students can mentor other students on the ASL campus, in 2019.

Community partnerships commence in person

September 14, 2021
After extensive media coverage about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles pulled out of the competition due to mental health issues, demonstrating the impact negative media pressure can have on an athlete’s performance.

The world is watching: Media pressure on athletes

September 9, 2021
Rohan Prasad (’18) plays with a child at St. Johns Wood Adventure Playground in March 2018. This spring, the same community partnership resumed in person.

Community partnerships adapt to COVID-19 restrictions

June 15, 2021
National Computer Science Honor Society to conduct artificial intelligence program

National Computer Science Honor Society to conduct artificial intelligence program

June 11, 2021
The annual youngPOWER conference allows ASL students to interact with those from a variety of London schools, providing them with experiences that influence their futures.

youngPOWER conference leaves lasting impact on participants

June 4, 2021
As variants drive an increase in COVID-19 cases in other countries, the U.K. may be at risk of a third wave. Multiple other countries have already experienced a third wave of the virus and more restrictions.

Possibility of third wave in UK causes uncertainty among students

April 7, 2021
Anna Duffy (’21) works on a freedom charter while Co Workshop Leader Rudi Stern (’22) reads it in the “Freedom – A Right or a Privilege?” workshop March 23. Co Workshop Leader Ily Brigui (’22) said this activity led to a discussion on “balanc[ing] consequences of a free society” with “freedom itself.”

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Students participate in Aequitas workshops

April 2, 2021
The youngPOWER conference, which brings together students to talk about social justice issues, has happened in the past in person. However, this year, it will happen for the first time over Zoom March 19 to 20.

youngPOWER conference to take place over zoom

March 18, 2021
The Future Leaders in Medicine Club will host a Zoom from 4 to 5 p.m. March 12. Medical students from universities will speak at the meeting.

Future Leaders in Medicine Club to host Zoom with university medical students

March 11, 2021
Arhan Sarma (’22) plays games with school children from the Sonkheda Village in 2019. He said he made many Meaningful connections with the children he worked with.

Arhan Sarma utilizes technology to support education in India

March 4, 2021
Iran, Pakistan and Bolivia are among the countries that do not have high rates of vaccinations. In order to end the pandemic as soon as possible and guarantee human rights, poor countries must have equal access to vaccines.

Vaccine equality imperative to end pandemic

February 24, 2021
William Iorio (’22) revises for a class at 6:30 a.m. in Connecticut, equivalent to 11:30 a.m. in London. As all students are expected to attend synchronous Zoom classes, Iorio begins his classwork before dawn.

Timezones impact students’ DLP experience abroad

February 11, 2021
Anna Duffy (’21) rows with ASL crew teammate Claire Graham (’21) in October 2019. Duffy committed to Cornell University for rowing.

Lockdowns disrupt college athletic recruitment

February 10, 2021
The WorkX summer speaker series, which began last year, is planned to take place again this summer. Due to the pandemic, many events last year, including the summer internships, were either cancelled or moved online.

WorkX Summer Speaker Series plans to continue amid uncertainty

January 28, 2021
Starbucks has released its new holiday drink specials. Staff Writers Sophia Bassi and Clara Martinez review the the Toffee Nut Latte, Eggnog Latte, Truffle Deluxe Hot Chocolate and Gingerbread Frappuccino.

Starbucks seasonal drinks review

December 18, 2020
COVID-19 has caused travel restrictions, leaving many students having to quickly change vacation plans. High schoolers reflect on how the restrictions have impacted previous plans, how they will impact the future, and the effects of not being able to travel.

Students reflect on COVID’s restriction on travel

December 17, 2020
As a result of COVID-19, the annual alumni talks have been adapted to online webinars centered around the theme “Reimagining the World.” So far, two talks, “How to Navigate Uncertainty (and a Job Search) During COVID-19” and “Medical Racism and How to Build Anti-Racist Communities,” have been presented.

Alumni talks adapt to become online webinars

December 10, 2020
The varsity baseball team shakes hands with ACS Cobham after an ISSTs game in 2019. ASL hosted softball and baseball ISSTs at Canons Park, and both teams won gold.

Students reflect on uncertainty around sports season

December 9, 2020
The open campus lunch policy was imposed by the school administration Nov. 9 until Dec. 2 due to the second national lockdown. Students reflect on its effectiveness.

Students reflect on off-campus policy

December 2, 2020
While getting settled in London, Sage Bellinger-Wehner (24) takes a moment to compare her life to those of people around the world. When she was young, she had the opportunity to see various cultures; some of the places she has traveled to include Italy, France, Croatia and Germany. Everyones different but everyones the same, Bellinger-Wehner said. Someone who is on the opposite side of the world from you can have all the same interests.

[Photo] 14 new students reflect on their transition to the High School

October 8, 2020
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