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The Standard staff and adviser are dedicated to creating a collaborative, open forum that cultivates productive dialogue within the School community by publishing exemplary student news media according to the strictest standards of journalistic integrity. At all times, we seek to find the truth and report it, to report fully, fairly and accurately, and to abide by the Society o
f Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics. We have a duty to fairly serve the ASL student body, faculty, staff and greater community as a whole, evincing in no way any bias or favoritism towards any particular interest, individual or group. Final content decisions are the responsibility of the editor-in-chief and editorial board, working in conjunction with the adviser.
Community members discuss the benefits and drawbacks of different energy sources and their impacts on the environment and sustainability. Read more here:
For Model United Nations Club Co-President Aris Perrotis (’25), the recent rise in renewable energy goes beyond the climate crisis. Perrotis said implementing renewable energy sources can increase various countries’ self-reliance. “The prospect of renewable energy is fantastic for countries de...
Community members share their opinions on UGGs shoes. Watch here:
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While many praise the U.N. for its humanitarian presence, it is imperative to understand its wrong-doings, specifically in member nations such as Congo and Sudan. Read more here:
The United Nations is committed to fostering international peace and global security. However, due to conflicts plaguing various U.N. member nations, the founding mission of the U.N. has yet to be fulfilled. Article one in chapter one of the United Nations Charter states that employing peaceful coll...
Columbia students began their solidarity encampment in support of Gaza April 17. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3X99xJq
The NCAA has implemented a new 12-team playoff system rather than only having four teams. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3KrPONo
Reporter Raj Chamria argues that Jared McCain's presence on social media is an essential change for the sporting community. Read more here:
Over recent months, Jared McCain, a guard for the Duke men’s basketball team, has revolutionized college athletes’ presence on social media by posting numerous videos to his TikTok and Instagram accounts. McCain’s content includes sharing his thoughts both before and after games as well as fol...
The varsity boys baseball team hosted ISSTs May 23-25. Read more here:
Math Teacher Dylan Chambers reflects on his years teaching at the school. Read more here:
Now in his 12th year of teaching at the school, Math Teacher Dylan Chambers is a familiar face to many. Spending his childhood in neighborhoods surroundingASL and receiving a degree in mathematics from the University of Sussex, Chambers is a long-time Londoner. Before moving to ASL, Chambers said he...
Arabic Teacher Udai AbuLteaf shares critical moments of his life and journey to teaching. Read more here:
In September 2010, Arabic Teacher Udai AbuLteaf sensed a catastrophe was about to unfold in his home country, Syria. A few years prior to the Syrian Civil War, AbuLteaf said he felt like he was “suffocating” with the country’s situation before him. “You know when you have a lot of tests and ...
The Middle East Club hosted Middle East night May 26. Watch here:
Music by Umasha Pros from Pixabay Correction: Middle East Night was hosted May 22.
Young generations must recognize and take action on the prolonged environmental concerns stemming from fast fashion production and consumption. Read more here:
No matter which high street you stroll down in London, you’re bound to find a Zara or H&M offering quick, affordable clothing. While such shopping is tempting, young generations often overlook the environmental destruction caused by these fast fashion brands. Does convenience really outweigh the i...
Reporters Alex Sawan and Nikolay Silva discuss whether energy drink advertisements should target children. Read more here:
No – Nikolay Silva When I first walk into a convenience store, the first thing that catches my eye is the large display of colorful energy drinks. This was also the case even when I was younger. Additionally, when I scroll on social media apps such as YouTube and TikTok, I see some of the...
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jeffrey Gettleman (P ’27 ’30) reflects on his journalism career. Read more here:
“I resisted journalism,” Jeffrey Gettleman (P ’27 ’30) said. “I had a teacher in college tell me, ‘You seem to like writing. What about working for a newspaper?’ and I said to him, ‘Who would want to work for a dumb newspaper?’” Growing up, Gettleman, now a Pulitzer Prize-winning...
The Writers Seminar program holds three public reading events each year, one of which took place May 21. Watch here:
The usage of editing apps significantly impacts teenagers’ perspectives on beauty standards. Read more here:
Kensington Palace released an image of Kate Middleton and her three children in honor of Mother’s Day March 10. The picture was later revealed to be edited and run through Adobe Photoshop twice, according to ABC News. When I first saw the image, I could not spot the edits. However, as I inspected ...
Reporters Rina Kobayashi and Alexandra Theofilopoulou discuss spring fashion trends on the second episode of Fashion Frenzy. Listen here:
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As our appetite for buying grows, so does the impact consumerism has on society. Read more here:
Summertime is approaching, which means one thing — shops are bound to have an end-of-winter sale. Undoubtedly, many students will be eager to stock up for next winter. Amid this excitement, we overlook that, before this, there was a Christmas sale, Black Friday sale, back-to-school sale, summer sa...
Reporters Ayla Rafiq, Meher Sareen and Raj Chamria share how racism against South Asians manifests in the school environment. Listen here:
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The varsity boys baseball team played Frankfurt International School at Canons Park May 10. Read more here:
With the clay season around the corner, Reporter Alexandra Theofilopoulou predicts who will dominate the draw. Read more here:
In the world of tennis, the previous world champion, Novak Djokovic, faces a dip in form, causing new players to step up as dominant competitors. Djokovic announced the split with his long-term coach, Goran Ivanisevic, March 27. In this announcement, he also expressed uncertainty regarding who will....
This year’s Met Gala featured different quality outfits following the dress code of “The Garden of Time” and took place May 6. Read more here:
The Met Gala, an annual event held on the first Monday of May since 1948, took place May 6. The evening raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City and showcases its annual fashion exhibits, cementing its place as one of the most highly anticipated events f...
Panzer’s is the better lunch destination on the St. John’s Wood High Street when compared to Maido. Read more here:
Located just minutes from 1 Waverley Place, St. John’s Wood High Street is a very popular spot for students. The street’s convenience makes it a go-to destination, especially for those looking for a quick, satisfying meal between classes or a place to hang out with friends. The shops and restaur...
Students from all grade levels had the opportunity to participate in several international math competitions that teach valuable mathematical and teamwork skills. Read more here:
Over the past school year, High School students have participated in math competitions, including the U.K. Maths Trust, International Schools Mathematics Teachers Foundation and, for the first time, the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament. The competitions have ranged from in-house exams to ones held abroad...
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poet’s Department,” engages listeners and displays Swift’s talent. Read more here:
Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poet’s Department,” garnered 300 million streams on Spotify in the first 24 hours after its release, surpassing her previous album, “Midnights,” which had held the record of 184.6 million streams. The album features a mix of upbeat and slow song...
The crew team competed in the Chiswick regatta May 4. Read more here:
JV spring sports teams are not able to travel abroad, unlike the varsity sports teams. Read more here:
During the fall and winter seasons, JV sports teams travel to compete against various schools across Europe. This year, the JV soccer, basketball and volleyball teams, along with their respective varsity teams, traveled to competitions hosted in Brussels, Frankfurt and Zurich. In the spring season,....
Only the most skilled players should participate in the NHL All-Star game rather than allowing players from all teams to join. Read more here:
The NHL All-Star Games have long been celebrated as a showcase of the league’s finest talents, pitting the best against the best in a display of skill and athleticism. These games occur annually in either January or February and currently feature all players from every NHL team, regardless of thei...
Released April 29, “Challengers” features stars such as Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor. Read more here:
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, “Challengers” is a newly released film starring Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a promising young tennis star. The movie follows Duncan as she grapples with the expectations of fame and her blossoming love affair with two fellow players, Art Donaldson, played by Mike Faist,...
Students and faculty reveal how sexism impacts the school community. Read more here:
“At the beginning of the year in Research Colloquium, I walked into class and one of the boys was like, ‘What are you doing here?’” Kira* said. “I was like, ‘Wow, I can’t be taking this class? Like, I get it. Maybe you’re smarter than me, but like, I really can’t sit down and take ...
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