The student-run publication of Stuart Hall High School

The Roundtable
The student-run publication of Stuart Hall High School

The Roundtable
The student-run publication of Stuart Hall High School

The Roundtable
Alex Akel

Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief

Alex is the Editor-in-Chief of the Roundtable. He loves writing articles not only about the school community, but also about issues in San Francisco and in the US. While not writing, Alex loves going to the gym, playing basketball and golf, and hanging out with friends.

All content by Alex Akel
USAID delivers aid and humanitarian service to over 100 countries around the world. The agency was founded in 1961 under the Kennedy administration, and since then has served as a vital part of U.S. foreign policy.

America First or America Isolated?

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2025
The 2017 Day Without Immigrants protest in Washington, D.C., was a boycott against Donald Trump’s plan to build a border wall and deport millions of undocumented immigrants. The strike urged immigrants to refrain from working, spending money, or sending their children to school. This rally echoed the same spirit of defiance seen in San Francisco leaders’ protest following the attempted ICE raid downtown.

San Francisco Stands Strong After Attempted ICE Raid

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2025
Donald Trump Takes the Oath of Office as the 47th President of the United States, Making History with Non-Consecutive Terms.

A Day of Contradictions and Common Ground

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2025
Elon walks with Trump at a SpaceX launch in Brownsville, Texas. Musk recently backed President Trump in the 2024 election, donating over $277 million to the Trump-Vance Campaign.

Musk’s Political Influence Grows As Far-Right Parties in Europe Garner His Support

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2024
HTS fighters shoot in the air as they celebrate in Damascus. This follows the swift takeover of cities by the opposition fighters and the collapse of the Assad regime.

Assad Flees to Russia as HTS Forces Capture Damascus and Major Cities

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2024
Franganillo, J. (2019, December 11). Untitled [Photograph]. Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/franganillo/45597924825

Energy Drinks Spark Debate Over Health Risks and Benefits

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2024
Donald Trump speaks to a at a crowd in Orlando. His 2024 campaign has focused on issues like the border, culture wars, and targeting democratic policies.

Tied in Turmoil

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2024
Sister Lydia Collado, RSCJ (center)

Sacred Heart Schools Come Together To Support Sophie’s Farm

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2024
San Francisco Homeless Tents under the freeway

Balancing Empathy and Enforcement

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
Homecoming Football

Homecoming Football

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2023
TRIP OF A LIFETIME - Students and teachers visit local village near Sophie's Farm, pictured with locals, RSCJ sisters, and provincial police. The students experienced great connection between themselves and others on this trip.

Philippines: Fun, Frights and Whale Sharks

By Alex Akel and Ayden Arcillas
June 2, 2023
Homecoming Hits the Hall

Homecoming Hits the Hall

By Alex Akel, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2022
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