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Simon David (’28) reflects on his karting journey, lessons learned since starting karting in Grade 7. Read more here:

The U.S. must address tariffs and the recent government shutdown. Read more here:
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‘One Battle After Another’ conveys critical political message despite chaotic plot Upon first attempting to categorize the critically acclaimed movie, “One Battle After Another,” the word dystopian might seem a natural fit. After all, the film’s bleak setting and fractured moral…

“One Battle After Another” follows Bob Ferguson’s journey through parenthood after leaving the radical group French 75. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36450/arts/o...

Ayra’s Apex: Lando Norris claims victory in Mexico, Oscar Piastri loses championship lead A stark change from the Texas heat to the high-altitude chaos, Formula One did not get a chance to breathe in Mexico City, mostly due to the lack of air. The Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez sits more…

Lando Norris wins the Mexico City Grand Prix and takes the lead in the World Drivers’ Championship. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36438/sports...

Social Studies Teacher Shrita Gajendragadkar draws from memories of her time working on an excavation on the Agora in Athens, Greece and studying Ancient Greek in college. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36434/featur...

‘Regretting You’ struggles with pacing,provides powerful insights into grief For many months, edits of the trailer of “Regretting You” and predictions about its creative direction flooded my social media feed, and by the time it had finally been released, I was attached to a…

“Regretting You” dives into a heartfelt story of love, loss and family. Read more here. standard.asl.org/36429/arts/r...

‘The Naked Gun’ streams on Apple TV, delivers big laughs, falls short on substance “The Naked Gun” opens with the simple goal: to make you laugh. Directed by Akiva Schaffer and starring Liam Neeson as Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr, this reboot of the classic series dives headfirst…

“The Naked Gun” delivers absurd comedy, but unfortunately lacks depth. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36425/arts/t...

The Standard’s 2025-26 Quarter 1 Diversity Report The 2025-26 school year marks the second year of the Standard’s implementation of an in-depth source-tracking system. As the first quarterly diversity report of this school year, this report seeks to…

The Standard Editorial Board releases data collected from September 1 to October 2 on sources and content, compiled from 99 interviews and 60 published pieces, across online, print and social media. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36422/divers...

Ayra’s Apex: Max Verstappen extends championship lead, McLaren falters under sprint chaos It was lights out and away in Austin, Texas Oct. 17-19 for Formula One. The Circuit of the Americas has always been a driver’s track — wide, fast and loud with that sweeping uphill Turn 1 that can…

Max Verstappen claims victory at the Circuit of the Americas while McLaren struggles to find pace in Austin, Texas. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36417/sports...

College Core: Dartmouth College freshmen debrief first month Gus Bhatia (’25) LT: What is your favorite thing about Dartmouth? GB: The community. This place has a really, sort of goofy, unserious, collaborative spirit, which is honestly everything I feel like…

Sports Editor: Print Laila Taraporevala, interviews Darmouth College for the first of her weekly series, “College Core” an interview-based digital Q&A series that highlights the experience of ASL alumni at their current colleges. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36409/featur...

Din Tai Fung offers variety of unique Taiwanese flavors, exemplary service Din Tai Fung, an international restaurant chain specializing in Taiwanese cuisine, has surged in popularity over the past few years, earning a staggering $27.4 million annually, according to…

Reporter Siri Hjort reviews viral Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36399/arts/d...

‘Chief of War’ authentically portrays Hawaiian culture, highlights needed interaction between different peoples Finally settling in front of our TV for a highly anticipated August night watch, my family pressed play on our Samsung remote. No more than 60 seconds later, a heavily-tattooed, barely-clothed…

“Chief of War” highlights authentic Hawaiian society and explores relationships between different cultures. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36392/arts/c...

New council presidents share reflections, goals for 2025-26 school year The High School offers six student councils centered on themes such as sustainability, community service, leadership and more. The councils are application-based, and presidents are appointed at the…

Council presidents describe their hopes and plans for the upcoming months. Read more here : standard.asl.org/36335/featur...

Ayra’s Apex: Singapore heat tests drivers as George Russell claims victory, McLaren celebrates constructors’ win Formula One returned to Singapore Oct. 3-5 for its signature night race — a humid, high-stakes spectacle that truly pushed drivers to their limits. The track’s narrow, punishing and endlessly…

George Russell beat the heat in Singapore, while McLaren sealed its second consecutive constructors’ win. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36341/sports...

GALLERY Varsity field hockey team plays, defeats International School of Brussels The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The varsity field hockey team competed in Brussels, Belgium Oct. 3-4. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36347/sports...

New council presidents share reflections, goals for 2025-26 school year The High School offers six student councils centered on themes such as sustainability, community service, leadership and more. The councils are application-based, and presidents are appointed at the…

New council presidents describe their hopes and plans for the upcoming months. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36335/featur...

Far-right political rhetoric in UK represents hate, division On my regular journey home, a few weeks ago, I walked through Liverpool Street Station. As I got off the tube, dozens of Union Jacks filled my vision. What I initially thought to be flags in support…

Far-right political speech in the U.K. demonstrates hate and must stop. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36328/opinio...

Duncan Pringle reflects on high school experience, childhood memories Music used with permission from original_soundtrack/Pixabay

Reporters Nishka Singh (’28) and Abigail Williams (’28) interview Grade 10 Dean Duncan Pringle regarding childhood experiences at school. Listen more here: standard.asl.org/36325/featur...

Sam Keller secures professional football contract, shares lessons learnt After signing for Wycombe Wanderers F.C. academy as a goalkeeper, Sam Keller (’27) said his routine is nonstop football. “I have to be at the academy by 8:30, breakfast till nine, pre-activation for…

Sam Keller shares his football journey so far and his recent signing at Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36317/sports...

PODCAST Students reflect on Integrated Science: The Universe – From Atoms to Life, provide advice for final exam Music used with permission from Upbeat Music/DELOSound Pixabay

Reporters Teresa Ozores Mufarej (’28), Mia Friedman (’28) and Siri Hjort (’28) discuss their experiences with Integrated Science: The Universe from Atoms to Life. Listen more here: standard.asl.org/36312/opinio...

Editorial: Students must prioritize physical, mental well-being After only a month into school, the student body is already riddled with illness. Tissue boxes, cough drops and test retakes are in high demand.  As of last year, the school has specified the…

The Standard urges students to consider their wellbeing. This editorial was originally published in the October 2025 issue of The Standard. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36307/opinio...

GALLERY Boys varsity volleyball wins against Zurich International School The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The boys varsity volleyball competed against Zurich International School Sept. 19. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36257/sports...

GALLERY Varsity cross country team races at Eagle Relays The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The cross country team raced in the Eagle Relays Sept. 20. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36275/sports...

Ayra’s Apex: Baku chaos upends McLaren hopes, Verstappen leads unchallenged Formula One went racing in Baku, Azerbaijan, and delivered another chaotic yet captivating weekend of racing, Oct. 12-21. Due to the unforgivingly narrow streets and tight corners of the circuit, the…

Chaos in Baku, Azerbaijan, upended McLaren’s hopes, while Max Verstappen maintained cruise control and earned yet another victory. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36184/sports...

Boys varsity, JV soccer teams announce team line-up *Editor’s note: Mateo Carmona (’28), Nicolo Foglio (’28), Nikolas Roche (’28), Asa Macgillivray (’29), Noah Haacker (’28), Yonatan Weinstein (’27), Kai Kodama (’28), Yuta Kodama (’27), Sam Keller…

Boys varsity and JV soccer teams release fall 2025 team members. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36109/sports...

Montreal Canadiens assemble excellent line-up, enter golden age Along with the rest of Montreal, the evening the Montreal Canadiens lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, I went to bed heartbroken. Throughout the 2020-21 season, I…

The Montreal Canadiens have quickly climbed up the power rankings and are set to become the most dominant franchise in NHL history. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36098/sports...

PODCAST Politics Update — Sept. 17 Music by Cameron Spurr.

Editor-in-Chief: Online Yasmine Rivera and Opinions Editor: Online Inez Stephenson debrief political events in the U.S., U.K. and Nepal between Sept. 1 and Sept. 14. Listen more here: standard.asl.org/35984/news/p...

Varsity field hockey announces team line-up *Editor’s note: Maya Cruz Hu Dobbert da Cruz (’26), Isabel Pena-Ariet (’29) and Claire Schreiber (’29) are not pictured.

The 2025 girls varsity field hockey team announces its team line-up Sep. 5. Read more here: standard.asl.org/35911/sports...

Transport for London strikes disrupt commutes Transport for London workers began a 5-day strike Sept. 7, demanding a 3.4% pay increase and a 32-hour work week, according to the BBC. All tube lines were suspended, according to Time Out. Transport…

A five-day Transport for London strike began Sept. 7, affecting the commutes of students and faculty. Read more here: standard.asl.org/35852/news/t...

2024-25 NHL season breaks records, delivers emotional rollercoaster 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...

The 2024-25 NHL season was action-packed with heartbreak, intense rivalry and record-breaking goals. Read more here: standard.asl.org/35314/sports...