The Flat Hat • October 9, 2024

Pioneering new perspectives: Theater department’s “Men on Boats” tackles masculinity with laughs

Oct. 3 – 6, the College of William and Mary’s theater department put on its first production of the semester, “Men on Boats,” in the Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Studio Theatre.

The Standard • March 2, 2023

Left behind: Community evaluates school accessibility, awareness of physical disability

Antonio Reis (’25) is part of the 10.7% of the High School community with a physical disability, according to an online survey conducted by The Standard Jan. 16-26 with 131 student and faculty responses.

The Standard • November 1, 2022

Students attend WorkX program, share takeaways

Open to Grade 10-12 students, the WorkX summer program provides opportunities for students to gain work experience and speak with professionals in their fields of interest. Applications for WorkX are read by employers, and thereafter students are contacted by the WorkX committee about the employer’s decision.

The Standard • June 15, 2022

Editorial board expresses itself through laptop decals

To begin each Journalism: Editors class, members of the editorial board take turns answering the “Question of the Day.” To introduce the 2022-23 editorial board, each editor responded to the question: “What is on your laptop cover and why?”

The Standard • May 31, 2022

The homeless: London's neglected community

Directed by Alex Brown (P’25), the American Soup Kitchen at the American International Church supports individuals struggling with homelessness in London.

The Standard • May 4, 2022

Mary Bracht illuminates forgotten injustice of comfort women in ‘White Chrysanthemum’

Mary Bracht (P’24), author of “White Chrysanthemum,” said the comfort women tragedy – which was the central focus of the novel – is one of the world’s most forgotten historical events due to a lack of awareness surrounding the topic.

The Standard • April 6, 2022

Generational differences impact familial relationships

When surrounded by family members with a wide range of communication styles, technological expertise and core beliefs – oftentimes, inherently determined by age – finding topics to connect on can feel challenging. As such, members of the community examine the factors that frequently divide families generationally and how they have overcome these differences within their own families.

The Standard • February 18, 2022

Gender identity acceptance facilitates self-expression

Finding the label that fits one’s gender identity – especially when lacking a connection to the one assigned at birth – can lead to a stronger sense of self. However, some say societal gender constructs often suppress transgender and non-binary individuals’ gender expression.

The Standard • February 18, 2022

Zodiac signs influence individuality

From Capricorn to Aquarius, every in- dividual has a zodiac characterized by a distinctive set of traits determined by the position of the stars on their birth date. Zodiac signs have evolved from their Babylonian origin and development in ancient Egypt into their own facet of pop culture, per Time.

The Standard • February 16, 2022

Students explore influence of zodiac signs on individuality

With the rising popularity of comparing zodiac signs, some community members have begun to evaluate the accuracy of their assigned characteristics and predictions based on birthdate. Students representing each of the 12 zodiac signs weigh the importance of aligning their designated traits with identity.

The Standard • February 9, 2022

Students face academic stress due to various pressures

It’s midnight, and Hadassah Olakanpo (’23) has been working nonstop for hours. Her eyelids feel heavy, but there is still a heap of untouched homework awaiting her. Consequently, the next morning Olakanpo is sleep deprived and feels foggy-brained in class, making it challenging for her to understand the material, which only adds to the work she will have to complete in the early hours of the morning once again.

The Standard • December 14, 2021

Performing artists combat pandemic pressure with innovation

COVID-19 restrictions brought many industries to a standstill, one of which is the performing arts. Students and faculty reflect on how artists continued to produce material throughout lockdowns and created new performance opportunities for themselves despite the limitations of COVID-19 restrictions.

The Standard • October 29, 2021

Alumni reflect on how school abroad changed them

More than 20 years have elapsed since pop culture-focused “Seventeen Magazine” published a story highlighting student experiences and divulging how ASL differs from the average American high school. Since then, those students have graduated and moved onto the next stage of their life: adulthood.

The Standard • June 17, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic: the universal experience

As the school year wraps up, community members share their pandemic memories through various forms of media – photography, illustration, writing and more. This project was inspired by The New York Times article “Coming of Age: Teens on a Year That Changed Everything.”

The Standard • June 14, 2021

Students, faculty explore dynamics of different education systems

Members of the community reflect on how characteristics of ASL, among those of other schools, impact students’ learning environment. Social dynamics, diversity, curriculum and student population all topics of discussion that surface when comparing ASL to different school systems.

The Standard • June 9, 2021

Video games impact student well-being

Across the High School, both students and faculty play video games with genres ranging from action to adventure. Yet, inconclusive studies and myths surrounding video games can leave players wondering if the games they play enable social interaction or promote social isolation.

The Standard • April 1, 2021

Athletes react to return to sports

As governmental restrictions allow for outdoor sports to resume, student-athletes share advice and essentials based on their experiences with their sports.

The Standard • March 8, 2021

Lynsey Addario: I have been kidnapped. Twice.

Lynsey Addario’s work often takes her to the frontlines of war. She explores international relations behind the lens of her camera, with a special focus on the role of women in more conservative societies. Addario also has a husband and son at the school.

The Standard • February 1, 2021

Reflecting on reflecting on reflecting: a productive cycle?

The start of a new year is often considered a time for self-reflection, full of resolutions and new beginnings. Students and faculty consider the self-reflection work taking place within the High School, as well as what they think could be improved, to see if it, too, needs a New Year’s resolution.

The Standard • November 19, 2020

Student boxes through barriers

Eva Eichenberger (’23) took up boxing four years ago after her mother expressed concern for her safety. She said what began as an attempt to learn self-defense has transformed into a passion.