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The Standard The American School in London's High School student publication. "Truth through student voice."

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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 of 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.

emale educators dominate traditional classrooms, but online education tells a different story. Read more here:
18/09/2026

emale educators dominate traditional classrooms, but online education tells a different story. Read more here:

While drowning in the work that junior year demands, I’ve noticed a common theme across all of my assignments. Every night, I find myself frantically jotting down pages of notes from YouTube videos, trying to catch every word. But they all seem to follow the same blueprint: fast-talking, elaborate...

The community mourns Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy and widespread accomplishments. Read more here:
17/09/2026

The community mourns Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy and widespread accomplishments. Read more here:

After a seven-decade, award-winning career, Dolly Parton passed away Aug. 25 at age 80 after suffering from cancer, according to The Independent. Growing up with Dolly Parton’s music being “a part of the house constantly”, Keely Gladis (’27) said the American singer-songwriter, actress and b...

Kimi Antonelli climbs from 19th to first place, claiming victory at the Italian Grand Prix. Read more here:
15/09/2026

Kimi Antonelli climbs from 19th to first place, claiming victory at the Italian Grand Prix. Read more here:

The grandstands at Monza were, as always, covered in red. Ferrari flags hung over the barriers as fans packed the main straight, hoping to watch one of the Italian team’s drivers win the Italian Grand Prix. While an Italian did win, he wasn’t driving a Ferrari. Kimi Antonelli won his home Grand ...

Community reflects on Sept. 11 attacks, sharing memories and experiences that connect to their lasting impact today. Rea...
11/09/2026

Community reflects on Sept. 11 attacks, sharing memories and experiences that connect to their lasting impact today. Read more here:

After getting off the New York City subway Sept. 11, 2001, Andrea Fleischman (P ’27 ’32) began her morning walk to her office in Union Square. Upon arriving, Fleischman said her colleagues were relieved to see her. On her way to work, the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Cen...

“Fall 2: Deadpoint” delivers sudden scares and an overall thrilling watch. Read more here:
11/09/2026

“Fall 2: Deadpoint” delivers sudden scares and an overall thrilling watch. Read more here:

“Clip in, clip out,” are the words repeated by Jon Platt, played by Tom Brittney, throughout the “Fall” sequel. But that advice is easier said than done when you are 4,000 feet in the air on one of the most dangerous trails in Thailand: Mount Kwan. “Fall 2: Deadpoint” follows Jax Hunter,...

All-school assembly features Grade 12 walk-ins, speeches and faculty performance. Read more here:
04/09/2026

All-school assembly features Grade 12 walk-ins, speeches and faculty performance. Read more here:

The Standard staff highlights some of the most significant events of summer 2026 spanning news, entertainment and sports...
01/09/2026

The Standard staff highlights some of the most significant events of summer 2026 spanning news, entertainment and sports. Read more here:

Scott Galloway reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned along the way. Read more here:
08/06/2026

Scott Galloway reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned along the way. Read more here:

“I went to public schools all the way through graduate school, but I was raised in California, and we were never hungry or anything like that,” Galloway said. “Money was an issue, but we weren’t poor.”

Released 20 years after the original film, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” balances nostalgia with a reflection on publishing ...
03/06/2026

Released 20 years after the original film, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” balances nostalgia with a reflection on publishing today. Read more here:

After watching the original “The Devil Wears Prada,” the cultural phenomenon that reshaped how the fashion industry was portrayed on screen, I could not help but wonder whether a sequel released two decades later could justify its own existence. Turns out, it can. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” n...

WatchHouse offers customers unique menu items alongside a chic, minimalist cafe interior. Read more here:
29/05/2026

WatchHouse offers customers unique menu items alongside a chic, minimalist cafe interior. Read more here:

Since the recent closure of the well-loved Notes on the St. John’s Wood High Street, I have been on the hunt for a new staple cafe. For this reason, my expectations for the opening of WatchHouse were as high as ever. Storefront and interior design WatchHouse ties its aesthetic together through a s...

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