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Tara Behbehani

Tara Behbehani, Opinions Editor: Online

Tara Behbehani ('25) is the Opinions Editor: Online of The Standard. Behbehani’s passion for reading and writing urged her to take a journalism course. Aside from The Standard, Behbehani is on the debate team and co-leads the Interfaith and Dialogue club.

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AP Psychology is the sixth most popular AP course according to the American Psychology Association. Nonetheless, Florida’s Department of Education announced Aug. 3 that the course would be discontinued because the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under HB 1557.

Florida ban on AP Psychology threatens academic freedom of students

Annika Skorski and Tara Behbehani
September 12, 2023
Former Duchess Camilla’s title as Queen rather than Queen Consort is likely to further exacerbate British discontent towards the monarchy. In the U.K.’s post-Brexit political climate, defining national identity was already a daunting task; the royal familys decision to refer to Queen Camilla without the term Consort has only added to the confusion.

Former Duchess Camilla’s coronation as Queen jeopardizes British identity, tradition

Tara Behbehani and Annika Skorski
May 9, 2023
Tamara Smith poses in front of the Olympics symbol. Smith pursues multilingualism in various forms.

Tamara Smith pursues multilingualism

Tara Behbehani, Opinions Editor: Online
May 2, 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
“Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson revels on the ongoing ecological problem concerning pesticide use in the U.S. Since its publication, this non-fiction read has spurred an environmental movement and revealed shocking details about the relationship between man and nature.

REVIEW: ‘Silent Spring’ by Rachel Carson leaves lasting impact after 60 years

Tara Behbehani, Reporter
March 1, 2023
VIDEO: Climate crisis prompts sustainable shopping

VIDEO: Climate crisis prompts sustainable shopping

Tara Behbehani, Reporter
March 1, 2023
Noor Naseer (’25) plays Tetris during science class. A bookmark extension of the puzzle game Tetris is becoming popular among students in the High School.

Tetris dominates students’ focus

Tara Behbehani, Reporter
December 13, 2022
The movement fighting for “Women. Life. Freedom” dominates the streets of Iran. Mahsa Amini was killed for wearing her hijab “incorrectly,” and as a result, nationwide protests have occurred to fight against the regime that controls womens bodies and continues to put them in harm.

Iran protests advocate for women’s rights

Tara Behbehani, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Math Teacher Debra Kelly shares her love for living in London and working at the school. While she is originally from New Zealand, Kelly said she has taught in many different countries. Kelly said the culture of the school and its location starkly contrast her prior experiences. “ASL recognizes [diversity] publicly, and is happy with people not all being the same,” Kelly said. “That’s something that’s different here to many other places I’ve lived.”

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

October 12, 2022
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