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Sajah Ali

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online

Sajah Ali (’22) is the Sports Editor: Online for The Standard. This is her third year as a part of the newspaper, and she enjoys writing on a variety of topics specifically in the News, Sports and Opinions sections. She likes journalism because it gives her the opportunity to learn more about the ASL community and inform others at the same time. Outside of The Standard, she enjoys playing soccer, participating in the Social Justice Council, and mentoring kids in the SHINE program. 

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Varsity soccer player Sara Kim (’24) reflects on her position as a sophomore on the team and shares her individual as well as team goals for the upcoming season.

Athlete Spotlight: Arthur Sadrian

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online
April 29, 2022
Members of the Running Club pose for a group picture following their races in the London Schools Championships at Wormwood Scrubs Feb. 2. This was the first year the team competed in the event.

Running Club forms, competes in first meet

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online
February 4, 2022
Community members react to Djokovic’s legal battle against Australian courts. The 20-time Grand Slam winner was deported from Australia Jan. 16, which prevented him from playing in the Australian Open.

Community reacts to Djokovic’s deportation from Australia after vaccine controversy

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online
January 27, 2022
Girls varsity basketball team loses against Copleston

Girls varsity basketball team loses against Copleston

Maarya Shafqat Adil and Sajah Ali
January 20, 2022
Ethan Zazo (’22) celebrates his commitment to fence at Drew University Nov. 11 in the Mellon Library Conference Room. Zazo discussed his recruiting journey including his progression in fencing over the years.

Ethan Zazo to fence at Drew University after lengthy recruiting process

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online
December 2, 2021
Brooks Olson (’22), captain of the boys varsity soccer team, discusses what he has learned and how he has grown as a member of the team. Olson reflects on his favorite moments, key tournaments and his development as a defender over the years.

Athlete Spotlight: Brooks Olson

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online
November 18, 2021
Sofia Siderman (22) goes in for a tackle during the girls varsity match against Cobham.

3-goal second half secures assured win over Cobham for girls varsity soccer

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online
September 29, 2021
The varsity boys soccer team huddles together after their loss against ACS Hillingdon at Canons Park Sept. 18.

Photo Gallery: Fall Fest brings community together to watch soccer games

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online
September 23, 2021
Campbell Lazar (’23) runs to steal the ball from an opposing player during a match in Spring 2020. The varsity girls and boys soccer teams will return to Canons Park to play matches during Fall Fest Sept. 18.

School will host Fall Fest to kick off year with Canons Park celebration

Sajah Ali, Sports Editor: Online
September 17, 2021
Members of the graduating class of 2021 sit in their socially-distanced chairs on the lower floor of the Great Hall of Westminster Central Hall during the commencement ceremony June 12.

Class of 2021 Commencement in quotes, pictures

Sajah Ali and Cameron Spurr
June 14, 2021
Rachel Brooks (’22) and Zein Blanks (’22) are the new co-presidents of the Social Justice Council. The SJC held presidential elections April 20.

[Photo] SJC elects new co-presidents

Nick Zirinis, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
StuCo held their first in-person meeting this year, where they planned school events for the end of the year. Student organizations are now permitted to meet in person on campus as of April 19.

Admin permits student organizations to meet on campus

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
April 22, 2021
The Standard Podcast: Episode 9, Girls in Sports Club

The Standard Podcast: Episode 9, Girls in Sports Club

Maddy Whitman and Sajah Ali
March 31, 2021
Ethiopia receives its first shipment of COVAX vaccines March 7. Ethiopia is one of many developing countries who are receiving vaccines through the COVAX initiative.

Covax supplies vaccines to low-income countries

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
March 30, 2021
In-person school reopened March 8, and campus life has picked up with more activities. The Student Council is hosting the NCAA March Madness bracket challenge that began last week and the PSAT will take place this Saturday.

Weekly Briefing – March 22

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
March 22, 2021
The new Director of Institutional Equity Dr. Mirangela Buggs was announced March 5. Buggs will begin July 1 as part of the school’s plan to manifest the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

Dr. Mirangela Buggs to fill new administrative DIE position

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
March 8, 2021
Keith Robinson (’88) and Natasha Robinson (’93)

Keith Robinson (’88) and Natasha Robinson (’93)

Gabrielle Meidar and Sajah Ali
February 15, 2021
Alexei Navalny was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison Feb. 2 for violating house arrest while in Berlin. Russian citizens took to the street to protest in favor of Navalny and against Putins corruption.

Community reacts to Navalny’s impact on Russia

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
February 8, 2021
The Biden administration has voiced specific changes that may come into effect after President elect Joe Biden’s inauguration day, Jan. 20. Students and faculty predict that Biden’s presidency will likely influence the ways in which the U.K. handles certain issues.

Community predicts impacts of Biden’s presidency on UK

Sajah Ali and Gabrielle Meidar
January 20, 2021
Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr and News Editor: Online Sajah Ali break down the most important school events this week.

Weekly Briefing – Dec. 14

Cameron Spurr and Sajah Ali
December 14, 2020
Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr and News Editor: Online Sajah Ali break down the most important school events this week.

Weekly Briefing – Dec. 7

Sajah Ali and Amber de Saint-Exupéry
December 7, 2020
Jessica Sweidan and Innovator-in-Residence Daniel Raven Ellison hosted a panel discussion along with panelists Colin Butfield and Sophie Lanfear via Zoom Dec. 1 about David Attenboroughs film “A Life on Our Planet.” Members of the community were able to interact by asking questions prior and during the webinar.

Community attends David Attenborough ‘A Life on Our Planet’ panel discussion

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
December 3, 2020
The Supreme Court ruled that New Yorks capacity limit in religious events violated religious freedoms Nov. 25. Justice Amy Coney Barett played a crucial role in this decision as she cast the deciding 5-4 vote.

Supreme Court supports religious gatherings in New York, Barrett casts deciding vote

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
November 30, 2020
Rohit Venuturupalli (’21) celebrates Diwali Nov. 14 by lighting candles. Members of the South Asian community observed Diwali over five days and participated in the traditions it entailed.

South Asian students celebrate Diwali

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
November 16, 2020
Owen Steege (’22), Aren Turhan (’22) and William Iorio (’22) queue to pay for their lunches in the cafeteria Nov. 9. Grades 10, 11 and 12 ate lunch on campus as the administration modified the open campus policy to permit just one grade level to leave campus each day.

Open campus modification takes effect

Cameron Spurr and Sajah Ali
November 9, 2020
Israel and Sudan have agreed to normalize relations in a deal brokered in a three way call with the U.S. Oct. 23. This agreement makes Sudan the third Arab country to reach peace deals with Israel in the past two months, following the United Arab Emirates and The Kingdom of Bahrain.

Israel, Sudan normalize relations

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
November 3, 2020
Third party voting gives undeserved influence to candidates who have little to know chance of winning the election.

The facade of third-party protest voting

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
October 30, 2020
Owen Humphries (’22), English Teacher Sean Linton and Cece Muecke (’21) join the Gender-Sexuality Alliance’s silent protest, wearing rainbow colors to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. After middle school students hung up a Trump-Pence campaign flag Oct. 19, GSA encouraged students to show up to school Oct. 26 wearing rainbows on masks, flags and stickers.

GSA silent protest, Trump-Pence campaign flag provoke debate among student body

Cameron Spurr and Sajah Ali
October 26, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate winning their 17th NBA Championship. The Lakers beat the Miami Heat Oct. 13 and LeBron James was awarded the Finals MVP award.

Community reacts to Lakers victory in NBA Finals

Sajah Ali and Ruhan Bhasin
October 21, 2020
President Donald Trump greets supporters while driving outside the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Trump was transferred to the hospital Oct. 2 after testing positive for COVID-19.

Community reacts to Trump testing positive for COVID-19

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
October 5, 2020
ASL hosts virtual College/University Fair Sept 25. Over 85 institutions attended and discussed their college/university with High School students and parents.

Office of Student Advising hosts first virtual college fair

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
September 28, 2020
StuCo candidates will present promotional videos in advisories Sept. 22. Traditional candidate speeches used in the past have been replaced with this new method for elections.

StuCo to hold upcoming speeches through promotional videos

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
September 21, 2020
Extinction Rebellion protests against climate justice April 19. 2019 Oxford Circus, London. Extinction Rebellion conceded their most recent ’10 days of Action’ on Sept 10 against various climate change issues.

Extinction Rebellion protests spark debate about climate change coverage

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
September 14, 2020
The Human Rights Seminar was forced to showcase their work online, rather than through student-led workshops at school.

Human rights seminar celebrates student work online

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
June 9, 2020
Dominic Cummings, a senior advisor to Prime Minister Johnson, has come under fire for allegedly violating the lockdown order.

Cummings’ controversial travel puts Johnson under pressure

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
May 28, 2020
Grade 12 graduation will take place at Central Hall Westminster with extra COVID-19 regulations and will be available to watch over livestream. Grade 12 students may only invite two guests and will be seated on the ground floor rather than the stage.

SusCo elects new leadership

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
May 15, 2020
Grade 12 graduation will take place at Central Hall Westminster with extra COVID-19 regulations and will be available to watch over livestream. Grade 12 students may only invite two guests and will be seated on the ground floor rather than the stage.

SJC elects new leadership

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
May 5, 2020
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netnayahu recently proposed a peace plan for Israel and Palestine.

Trump, Netanyahu propose Israel-Palestine peace plan

Sajah Ali, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
Danna Rubesh (22), Sean Collier (20) and George Stevens (22) serve food at the Lunar New Year Celebration. The event incorporated East Asian cuisine, music and games to create a fun way to come together as a community.

East Asia Culture club hosts event for Lunar New Year

Sajah Ali, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
Boris Johnson is the leader of the Conservative Party. Johnson has dealt with negotiating Brexit since coming into office as Prime Minister in July.

General Election poses questions for UK

Sajah Ali, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
The new app version Mario Kart has taken the High School by storm. Many students place the game which replicates the classic Wii game of Super Mario Kart.

Mario kart app captivates students

Sajah Ali, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
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