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Former President Barack Obama addresses the American people in Virginia Aug. 2, 2012. Obama, the 44th president of the U.S., was in office from January 2009 to January 2017. He worked toward uniting the nation and making America a better place for all, a lesson which future presidents can learn from.

Lessons future presidents can learn from Barack Obama

June 8, 2021
‘Athlete A’ gives a behind the scenes look into the abusive world of gymnastics for young girls.

‘Athlete A’ uncovers abuse in gymnastics world

June 7, 2021
The youngPOWER conference has left many lasting impacts on ASL students who have attended.

[Photo] youngPOWER conference leaves lasting impact on participants

June 4, 2021
The ‘obsessed artist’ has become a widely used persona. It has been represented in a variety of movies and shows as well as seen through real-life creatives.

Obsessed artist reveals realistic side to simple movie trope

May 11, 2021
High School students participate in the

[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
Despite the trials and tribulations of 2020, the year has finally come to a close. Upon reflection, each month has been attributed a song fitting to the events that occurred. Make sure to scan the codes with your Spotify app to listen along!

A year-in-review: Spotify 2020 Wrapped

February 1, 2021
Grade 9 students receive new textbooks that contribute to their high school workload. Many of these textbooks, which were scarcely used in middle school, are new additions for Grade 9 students.

Grade 9 students reflect on high school workload

January 25, 2021
Though in-person classes resumed this semester, sports programs were noticeably absent from the student experience. However, with the necessary precautions, non-contact sports should be allowed to take place.

Non-contact sports should take place after school

December 2, 2020
The concept of herd immunity has been offered as a possible action step instead of the lockdowns. Students and faculty members reflect on herd immunity and compare it to other methods of controlling COVID-19.

Members of community discuss herd immunity as method to manage COVID-19

November 24, 2020
Transferring from Southbank International School to ASL, Aadit Sengupta ('24) shares a passion that he recently reconnected with through an elective he's taking. Sengupta said when he was younger, he liked drawing and would do it often, but since then he hasn't pursued this passion. However, after enrolling in Drawing and Painting, he said he now wants to improve this skill.

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

October 8, 2020
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