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Maria Pilnik (’26) practices rock climbing at Westway Climbing Center this year. Pilnik started climbing at the age of 6 and has continued since, now training two to three times per week.

Maria Pilnik conquers new heights through rock climbing

Sophia Hsu, Media Team
November 30, 2023
Director Martin Scorsese discusses the film’s direction unpacking the Osage murders through lead characters Ernest and Mollies relationship. “Killers of the Flower Moon” was played at the British Film Institute Film Festival Headline Gala Oct. 7.

Apple TV+ Original ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ dives into hidden American history

Sophia Hsu, Media Team
November 2, 2023
Ski boots, puffer jackets and Christmas sweaters are among the various articles of clothing found in the Atacama Desert, according to the Daily Mail. The environmental impact of thousands of clothes has brought alarm to many climate activists.

From London to Chile: Atacama Desert’s clothes pile unveils fast fashion impact

Sophia Hsu , Reporter
October 2, 2023
In all trials with an absent defendant, such as Lucy Letbys, 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.

Lucy Letby sentencing highlights flaws in UK justice system

Sophia Hsu, Reporter
September 20, 2023
Clay Olson (’24) and Sara Khan (’24) play volleyball after returning from a group hike Sept. 1. The retreat also included activities such as yoga, team-building games and cooking.

Peer leaders embark on retreat to Wolverhampton

Sophia Hsu, Reporter
September 6, 2023
Snapchat is working to improve MyAI, an artificial intelligence bot first implemented into the platform in February. Snapchat AI was prone to misleading content and bias may be seen through conversations when it was first released. Snapchat included additional safety enhancements and limits to the bot.

Snapchat’s MyAI feature raises concerns regarding safety, privacy

Sophia Hsu, Reporter
June 6, 2023
The new asylum rule enforced by the Biden Administration applies to migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, excluding unaccompanied migrant children. Thousands of migrants anticipated the end of Title 42 along the 2,000 mile border with Mexico.

Title 42 expiration prompts discourse on immigration

Sophia Hsu, Reporter
May 19, 2023
Due to increased time spent on social media, teenagers attention spans have decreased, according to The Guardian. Devices continue to grasp our attention in many ways, often making them a huge disturbance to everyday interactions.

Attention spans dwindle due to social media use

Sophia Hsu, Reporter
May 2, 2023
Prince Harrys memoir Spare is sold for half price at the W.H. Smith store. The book was marked down in price on the day of its release after it was leaked in Spain before the official date, according to Hello Magazine.

Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” evokes conversation surrounding monarchy, privacy

Sophia Hsu, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Reporters Audrey Cushman, Sanna Ekroth and Sophia Hsu review hot chocolates across the Saint Johns Wood high street. Each reporter rates each bowl based on various categories: originality, price and taste.

The Standard reporters review hot chocolate

Audrey Cushman, Sanna Ekroth, Sophia Hsu, Jagger Price and Yasmine Rivera
December 15, 2022
Flooding and winds from Hurricane Ian cause sidewalks and the pavement to crack in Florida. The hurricane resulted in damage to thousands of homes and the evacuation of many citizens.

Hurricane Ian reaches community, spurs discussion around climate change

Sophia Hsu, Reporter
November 4, 2022
Social Studies Teacher Travis Schill teaches Hinduism in a World Civilizations I class. Schill said he is excited to see different facets of the community after recovering from the pandemic. “Experiencing all of the traditions and all of the kind of cultural norms of ASL outside of the COVID shadow was really exciting last year,” Schill said. “I’m excited to go a little bit more into that this year here.”

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

October 26, 2022
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