‘It’s about connection’: Joshua Coombes reflects on providing haircuts to people experiencing...

British hairstylist Joshua Coombes walked the streets of London with a backpack, a pair of hair clippers and the intention to help. Yet, during one of his first haircuts with a man named Darak,...

Tristan Kirk takes next step towards professional football

Tristan Kirk (’29), who has played football his whole life, is now a goalkeeper for the Queens Park Rangers academy. Before moving to London in 2025, Kirk lived in New York, where he played for the...

‘Practical Magic 2’ brings lighthearted, magical closure to first movie

In 1998, my mom was a teenager, sitting in a movie theater watching the original “Practical Magic.” The seats didn’t recline, there was no waitstaff delivering food to her seat and there were no QR...

Home away from home: Toiyo Diya finds Nigerian community through restaurant waitressing

At 13 years old, Toiyo Diya (’27) stepped into Demi’s Nigerian Restaurant, accompanied by her friend, in search of a job.  Diya said she was drawn to work at the restaurant because it serves ...

Administration implements new daily schedule, adds community time

A new daily schedule has been adopted across the high school this year. The schedule’s latest changes include a 35-minute community time break between the second and third blocks, with advisory now...

Lanting Xu recounts Chinese upbringing, teaching career

Having been born in China and lived on three continents, Social Studies Teacher Lanting Xu said she has always been inspired by education. “In my life, growing up, I was lucky to have two fantastic...

Students adjust to older siblings leaving for college

For students with older siblings beginning college, their leaving can have a huge impact on daily life and family dynamics. Libby Cushman (’28) said her older sister played a significant role in her...

Ayra’s Apex: Kimi Antonelli claims second consecutive win in Madrid, extends championship lead

For the first time, Formula One raced in Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix, Sept. 11-13, introducing drivers, teams and fans to the new Madring Sur circuit. With little idea of what to expect, the...

‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ delivers eerie visuals, lacks comprehensive storytelling

In a new wave of cinematic horror championed by standalone movies like “Sinners,” “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” what does the latest installment in a long-running franchise have to offer the cultural...

Male educators dominate online education, but expertise has no gender

Editor’s note: *This article has been updated in response to a Letter to the Editor from AP US History teachers. While drowning in the work that junior year demands, I’ve noticed a common theme...

Community mourns Dolly Parton’s death, foresees positive legacy

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...

Ayra’s Apex: Kimi Antonelli wins home Grand Prix in Monza

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...

Remembering 9/11: Community remembers Sept. 11 attacks 25 years later

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...

Teresa’s Takes: ‘Fall 2: Deadpoint’ delivers thrills, repeats original plot

“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...

GALLERY All-school assembly features Grade 12 walk-ins, staff choir performance

Summer Rewind 2026

Scott Galloway reflects on rollercoaster journey, shares successes, failures

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ evokes nostalgia, confronts future of journalism

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...

WatchHouse introduces specialized cafe experience, combines minimalist design with unique menu items

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...

Community reacts to new tobacco, vape law

The Tobacco and Vapes Act was passed through Parliament April 26, introducing some of the strictest tobacco restrictions in U.K. history. The law bans the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on...