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Ella Podurgiel and Grace Hamilton • February 11, 2022

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Opinions Editor: Print Emma Lucas, Culture Editor: Print Anahi Pellathy and Sports Editor: Online Tristan Weiss review açaí restaurants across London. Each editor rates each bowl based on various categories: originality, price, taste and presentation.

The Standard reviews açaí bowls

September 23, 2022

Lead Sports Editor Spencer Towfighi and Rishi Kurada (’23) discuss Chelsea’s future after the sacking of former manager Thomas Tuchel.

Eagle Eye Football: Chelsea sacks Thomas Tuchel

September 22, 2022

K2 Teacher John O’Toole stands with one of many Queen Elizabeth II poster portraits hung in his classroom. O’Toole attended the Queen’s lying-in-state ceremony Sept. 16 and spent the 10-day mourning period following her death reflecting on previous encounters with the Queen.

John O’Toole mourns Queen Elizabeth II after 45 years of correspondence

September 21, 2022

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, students struggle to fund their tuition when completing a college degree. In response, U.S. President Joe Biden recently created a plan to aid students with federal student loan debt.

Biden’s student debt relief plan aids students in debt

September 20, 2022

After-school study hall is set up to take place Sept. 14 in classroom O-345. Students partaking in the study hall are required to remain in the room for the full 90-minute duration.

Students, faculty scrutinize new attendance policy

September 14, 2022

“My Year of Rest and Relaxation” by Ottessa Moshfegh follows a wealthy Columbia University graduate living on the Upper East Side as she spends a year in a drug-induced coma. During the summer, this novel joined a plethora of trending TikTok beach reads.

#BookTok Review: ‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’ questions material happiness, privilege

September 12, 2022

Two hours after the public announcement of the Queen’s death Sept. 8, crowds gather in front of Buckingham Palace backdropped by a flag lowered to half-mast. The official notice from the Royal administration consisted of two sentences posted on the gates as a double rainbow framed the Palace.

Death of Queen Elizabeth II ripples through community

September 9, 2022

Faustina Tavasolli (’23) uses a free cubby to store her bag during a free period Sept. 7. The cubbies have undergone multiple attempts of individual possession among Grade 12 members since the beginning of the school year, with students using sticky notes, typed labels and laminated name tags to secure a locker.

Bottom O cubby regulation divides Grade 12 students

September 9, 2022

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The establishment of unrealistic societal expectations among teenagers can cause them to constantly pick out imperfections and feel insecure about their appearance.

Unrealistic body standards create toxic environment

The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) hosts the testing browser for the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) taken by Grade 9 and 10 students halfway through the school year. However, the MAP tests do not demonstrate the actual intellectual capabilities of students, and therefore, should no longer continue.

MAP testing does not reflect student potential

For many people, having their name mispronounced can be damaging to their identity and wellbeing. Mispronouncing someone’s name, or assigning an unwanted nickname are considered by some to be name-based microaggressions.

Name mispronunciations leave lasting impact on individuals

How teenagers interact with and present themselves on social media can lead to a lack of individuality.

Social media limits individuality

Two hours after the public announcement of the Queen’s death Sept. 8, crowds gather in front of Buckingham Palace backdropped by a flag lowered to half-mast. The official notice from the Royal administration consisted of two sentences posted on the gates as a double rainbow framed the Palace.

Death of Queen Elizabeth II ripples through community

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Roshni Misra (’24) and Millie Rajguru (’24) sp

Roshni Misra (’24) and Millie Rajguru (’24) speak to a university representative at the college fair in the Farmer Family Gym Sept. 23. The schools in attendance were asked not to share their names or locations for the first hour of the fair to enable students to explore all options without name association. For the remainder of the fair, schools revealed their identities.

Nicholas Farinola (’24) said he appreciated the layout of the fair as it allowed him to learn about different schools with an open mind.

“I quite liked not knowing the names because then I didn’t have any preconceived ideas about their college,” he said. “I was going in with a blank slate willing to learn and see what they were about.” • Photo and reporting by Anna Reznick

Brandon Likola (’23) signs his name in support o

Brandon Likola (’23) signs his name in support of a petition against the new attendance policy by the Bottom O staircase Sept. 7. Per the school’s Code of Conduct, students arriving more than 10 minutes late to class will be marked absent and, if unexcused, may be required to attend an after-school study hall. In response, Grade 12 students created a petition voicing their concerns.

Likola, a signatory of the petition, said while the new policy addresses abuses of attendance in former years, it is too extreme in its allocation of tardies and absence.

Mert Ozuner (’23), another contributor to the petition, said the after-school study hall policy particularly angers him.

“The study hall is something that scares people, and having that in your mind before you go to class adds more pressure and stress into people,” he said. “We already are coping with a billion things.” • Photos by Emma Lucas and reporting by Emma Lucas and Daniel de Beer

Auditions for the annual High School musical “Le

Auditions for the annual High School musical “Legally Blonde” take place Sept. 6. Auditions spanned from Sept. 5-7, with the first day involving new choreography and a prepared song of choice. The following audition focused on learning large group numbers and conducting scene read-throughs.

Audrey Turner (’24), an auditionee, said “Legally Blonde” will be the first production in which she has participated. As a new student to the school, she said the musical is an “opportunity to meet new people.”

Further, Turner said the entertaining premise of the musical enticed her.

“I just really liked the story, I think it’s super fun,” she said. • Photos and reporting by Clara Martinez

Dolma Lama (’23), a member of the girls’ Varsi

Dolma Lama (’23), a member of the girls’ Varsity volleyball team, prepares to serve the ball to her teammate at practice Sept. 5. The JV girls’ volleyball team warmed up in the Blue Gym while the Varsity girls’ volleyball team practiced in the Farmer Gym.

As fall sports tryouts concluded Sept. 2, today marked the commencement of the season for cross country, crew, field hockey, soccer and volleyball athletes.

Lama said while she played on the Middle School volleyball team, she only rejoined the sport this school year.

“I never really thought about doing it in high school until this year because it’s my last year,” Lama said. “My last season at ASL is a little bittersweet, although I am very happy to be spending it with all my teammates.” • Photos and reporting by Emma Lucas

Volleyball tryouts take place in the Farmer Family

Volleyball tryouts take place in the Farmer Family Gym and Blue Gym Sept. 1. Girls’ volleyball will be separated into Varsity, JV and JJV teams, while boys’ volleyball will be grouped into Varsity and JV.

Fall sport tryouts commenced Aug. 31 and conclude Sept. 2 for teams including cross country, soccer and field hockey.

Sara Khan (’24), a volleyball tryout participant, said she looks forward to meeting new players and returning to the court.

“I'm really excited and positive and ready to play,” she said. “My one piece of advice to girls that are nervous is just to have fun on the court.” • Photos by Eden Leavey and reporting by Clara Martinez

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