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‘Marty Supreme’ portrays reckless drive, captures chaotic absurdity Walking into Everyman cinema with my “Marty Supreme” tickets in hand, I expected a sports film about table tennis. What I got instead was a 149-minute masterclass in chaos and ambition as I followed…

“Marty Supreme” follows a young man’s obsessive pursuit of becoming a table tennis champion. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37217/arts/m...

‘All My Sons’ distills post-war guilt into single, suffocating backyard British author Horace Walpole once said that the world is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think — and in the case of Ivo van Hove’s West End revival of “All My Sons,” its…

The West End’s “All My Sons” tells a tragic, arresting post-World War II story of what drives humanity. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37211/arts/a...

‘Become a citizen scientist’: Kara Anderson reflects on Earthwatch expeditions, environmental work For Science Teacher Kara Anderson, Earthwatch expeditions have offered her the opportunity to explore science outside of the classroom. International environmental non-profit Earthwatch organizes…

Science Teacher Kara Anderson explores environmental science outside of the classroom through Earthwatch programs. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37196/featur...

Students react to Trump Administration’s operation in Venezuela Editor’s note: *Indicates source would only agree to be interviewed with the condition of anonymity. The Trump Administration launched a covert operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of…

Community members discuss the impact of the Trump Administration’s operation in Venezuela to remove Nicolás Maduro. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37193/news/s...

Boys varsity, JV, JJV basketball teams announce team line-up Obalolu Edun and Stella Algard contributed to reporting. Editor’s note: *Marcus Hajjar (’27), Yashar Garraway (’27) and Byron Weiss (’27) are not pictured.

Boys varsity, JV and JJV basketball teams release winter 2025-26 rosters. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37092/sports...

Elise Eddy explores meaning of music, experience singing in St Margaret’s Choristers Elise Eddy (’27) had a childhood composed of music and song. “I’ve always sung with my family,” Eddy said. “My grandma, my dad’s mom, is a composer … She plays a lot of instruments. She plays piano,…

Elise Eddy (’27) explores music and singing through performing in St. Margaret’s Choristers, the girls’ choir for Westminster Abbey. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37088/featur...

Human Rights Seminar announces symposium theme Playing the Blame Game The Human Rights Seminar class announced this year’s symposium theme, “Playing the Blame Game,” on Human Rights Day Dec. 11. Students spent the week teasing the reveal with a display at Top-O and…

Human Rights Seminar announces symposium theme Playing the Blame Game standard.asl.org/36950/news/h...

AI poses greater threat to US job market than economists predict As artificial intelligence continues to mature, tasks previously performed by humans — such as data processing and conducting research — will increasingly become automated, enabling companies to…

AI is transforming the job market faster than we have ever seen before. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36841/opinio...

Globalization leaves communities behind, fuels rising far-right sentiment The age of globalization is over, declared U.K. Treasury Secretary Darren Jones April 7 2025 after growing tensions following tariffs imposed by the U.S., according to the BBC. Historically,…

Globalization, while benevolent at its core, fuels cultural division and leaves already disenfranchised communities behind. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36972/opinio...

Students share strategies to prevent burnout, remain motivated during finals week Ashlyn Tate (’26) said staying positive and energised is uniquely challenging in the darkness of the winter months. “It’s really hard to, like, be happy and stay motivated when you are coming to…

Students share organisational strategies, tips to prevent burnout ahead of finals week. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37017/featur...

VIDEO Student Council hosts second Student Spotlight, captures talent within community

The Student Council hosts second Student Spotlight of the 2025-26 school year Dec 12. Watch more here: standard.asl.org/37025/featur...

‘Stranger Things’ season 5 volume one introduces character development, lacks tight-knit atmosphere The long-awaited first volume of “Stranger Things” season five was released on Netflix Nov. 26, prompting me — along with thousands of others around the world — to stop everything and watch. Since…

‘Stranger Things’ season 5 volume one lacks family atmosphere, but develops characters suitably. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36959/arts/s...

Djerf Avenue pop-up marks return from scandal, lacks spark Swedish influencer and entrepreneur Matilda Djerf opened a new Djerf Avenue pop-up in London’s Selfridges on Nov. 17, nearly one year after facing workplace bullying allegations, according to Swedish…

Reporter Siri Hjort reviews the Djerf Avenue pop-up in Selfridges. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36968/arts/d...

London’s 2026 concerts anticipate budding artists, spirited year ahead 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for London’s live music scene, with an impressive wave of world-class artists preparing to take over the city’s biggest stages. From long-awaited comebacks to…

London’s 2026 concerts feature a diverse range of artists, offering unique music experiences. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37012/arts/l...

Varsity jackets discontinue due to supplier shortage, sparking controversy Having varsity jackets is a long-running tradition among High School athletes. However, up until now, no sports team has received its varsity jackets. According to Sports Facilities and Equipment…

Varsity jackets have yet to make their appearance for all high school sports teams. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37008/sports...

Grade level basketball teams compete in inter-grade tournament The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

Grade-level basketball teams compete against each other Dec. 3. Read more here: standard.asl.org/37029/sports...

Eunice Adeleke finds confidence, expression through British Sign Language interpretation Transport Assistant Eunice Adeleke said she discovered sign language by accident during Sunday worship services as a child. “I used to use my hands at the same time as singing and I, you know, I…

Transport Assistant Eunice Adeleke shares her journey with British Sign Language interpretation. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36705/featur...

Students, faculty react to players’ return to NHL after sexual assault case Hockey players Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Cal Foote and Dillon Dube were all found not guilty after being accused of sexual assault July 24. The players were accused of sexually…

Students and faculty share their thoughts on Hockey Canada’s sexual assault verdict. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36609/sports...

Varsity teams reflect on fall ISSTs The girls varsity soccer team placed first overall

Varsity teams reflect on their performance at fall ISSTs. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36677/sports...

College Core: University of Chicago underclassmen share initial university experiences Ethan Agne (’25) LT: What is your favorite thing about the University of Chicago? EA: “The people I’ve met. I met a lot of my friends during international orientation, so I’ve just been with them a…

This week on "College Core," New York University underclassmen share reflections and photos with Sports Editor: Print Laila Taraporevala. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36595/featur...

Countryside walks provide opportunity for youth to connect with nature On a recent hiking trip in Wales, my peers expressed panic and disgust when they saw me picking wild blackberries to eat along our 12-hour hike. I explained that the berries were actually safer to…

In today’s digital world, young people must cultivate relationships with nature to support their overall well-being. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36589/opinio...

Varsity field hockey team competes in ISSTs The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The varsity field hockey team hosted ISSTs Nov. 4-5. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36576/sports...

2025 Winter Online Magazine The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

In celebration of winter, The Standard staff released the inaugural edition of Ampersand, our new seasonal culture magazine. This online package serves as a companion to our magazine, highlighting all that London has to offer this season. Read more here: standard.asl.org/36455/in-dep...

VIDEO Board Game Night fosters community, socialization

The Friends of the Libraries group held its first Board Game Night of the 2025-26 school year Nov. 6. Running from 4:30-6:30 p.m., the event supported inter-grade connections and fostered new friendships. Watch more here: standard.asl.org/36529/featur...

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...