Fall International News Rundown
This fall has marked many significant political changes around the world. Here is an overview of recent events in Malaysia,…
School Pays Ohlone Land Tax
On October 3, 2021, the School announced that it recently began paying an annual land tax, known as Shuumi, to…
New Teacher Profiles
Harmony Ausiello AP Physics C, Algebra 2 Harmony Ausiello is the new AP Physics C and Algebra 2 teacher. She…
Staff Moving on From the HRS Community
After a chaotic year, some Upper School staff have decided to move on from the School. Sunisa Manning, Ann Dubin,…
Georgia Passes Major Law to Restrict Voting
On March 25th, Georgia Republicans passed a law heavily restricting voting access. The law, SB 202, limits absentee voting, removes…
Spotlight on Director Chloé Zhao
On February 28, filmmaker Chloé Zhao won the Golden Globe for best director, becoming the first Asian woman to do…
Salary vs. Safety: Why Teachers Are Concerned About Hybrid Learning
On March 8, students at the School will have the option to return to campus for hybrid learning. The green…
Iran Adopts Draft Law to Outlaw Violence Against Women
Recently, Iran’s cabinet approved a bill that criminalizes physical and sexual violence against women. The draft law, entitled the “Protection,…
Pakistan’s Lahore High Court Bans Virginity Testing
On January 4, the Lahore High Court banned all virginity tests on sexual assault survivors in the Punjab province of…
Pope Francis Endorses Same-Sex Civil Unions
On Oct. 21, 2020, at the Rome Film Festival, a premiere of a documentary about Pope Francis, titled Francesco, included…