The Standard

30/05/2025

The 2024-25 NHL season was action-packed with heartbreak, intense rivalry and record-breaking goals. Read more here:

As I reflect on the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, it is safe to say that it was one of the most action-packed seasons in recent years. Three key events came to define the season: the sudden and tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament and Alexander Ov...

29/05/2025

Students must be more aware of the harm that screen time has brought to their daily reading habits. Read more here:

In Grade 2, I would spend every night nestled under my duvet, clutching a flashlight and a “Harry Potter” book. I would promise myself just one more chapter before going to sleep, but I could not bring myself to put the book down. However, over time, my love for reading faded, and the book serie...

21/05/2025

The varsity tennis team played against the International School of Brussels in preparation for the International School Sports Tournaments later in the month. Read more here:

20/05/2025

The administration announced a new phone restriction policy for the 2025-26 school year in an assembly May 15. Read more here:

The administration announced all phones must be powered off and not visible on campus during school hours in an assembly May 15. The new policy is set to begin at the start of the 2025-26 school year. Interim High School Principal Natalie Maisey said the purpose of the restriction is to encourage st...

14/05/2025

The track team attended the Achilles Schools’ Relays, racing against multiple schools May 1. Read more here:

12/05/2025

The school must bring back “Meatless Mondays” to reduce our carbon footprint and promote a healthier community. Read more here:

When I first became a vegetarian four years ago, I struggled to find food that was both meat-free and enjoyable. Some vegetarian meals are flavorless, mushy and full of chemicals. It took a long time for me to discover dishes I truly found delicious. However, gradually, I found flavorful alternative...

06/05/2025

The boys varsity baseball team won both of their games at TASIS. Read more here:

02/05/2025

Avid gym-goers reflect on the online fitness community. Read more here:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sinan De Cabrol (’25) said he discovered his passion for the gym after not feeling confident with his appearance. “I wasn’t happy with where I was in life,” De Cabrol said. “I started doing push-ups in my room, and then I went to the gym once everything kind o...

29/04/2025

While body shaming persists in the realm of women’s sports, it often gets dismissed as a joke and disguised by good intentions. Read more here: https://standard.asl.org/34789/sports/toxic-body-shaming-culture-persists-in-womens-sports-requires-recognition/

While completing a timed writing assignment in their English class, Farah Koosha (’27) said they felt themself stressing out.

11/04/2025

Varsity tennis coach Whitney Nuchereno shares her journey to coaching tennis. Read more here:

Growing up, World Languages and Cultures Teacher Whitney Nuchereno, who coaches the varsity tennis team, said she never believed she would coach the sport. “I didn’t expect to be in education, and the tennis coach has gone hand in hand with teaching,” Nuchereno said. “It was something that k...

10/04/2025

“Culpa Tuya” promised romance and intensity but fell short with underdeveloped characters and a weak storyline. Read more here:

As I sat with popcorn in hand, eagerly anticipating the sequel to my favorite romance book and film, “Culpa Mia,” my excitement quickly turned to disappointment. Released Dec. 27, 2024, and starring Nicole Wallace as Noah and Gabriel Guevara as Nick, the film lacked the energy and depth that mad...