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Vivian Cook ’27 In early October, President Donald Trump helped facilitate a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, pausing the fighting in a conflict that has caused significant destruction across Gaza over more than two years of violence. The conflict is part of a large escalation of tensions between Israel and its neighbors, although the … Read More “Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal” »
Lucas van Binsbergen ’27 Across a series of key votes nationwide on November 4, Democrats secured a series of high-profile victories, including taking the Virginia and New Jersey governorships. These elections feature as an important barometer ahead of the midterm elections and could carry tangible implications for governance across the country. In Pennsylvania, voters delivered … Read More “2025 elections deliver Democratic victories” »
Will Patterson ’27 In recent years, EA has wrestled with the integration of ChatGPT and other AI tools in schools to aid, complete, and grade projects. Across the country, this revolutionary technology has fueled fiery debate, roiled precedent, and upended decades of educational practices. Amid the increasing pace of technological innovation, the usage of technology … Read More “EA grapples with AI’s impact on learning” »
Vivian Cook ’27 Over the course of the past year, the Academy Scholium has had an increasingly difficult time interviewing community members on topics that concern politics. The History Department has requested not to be interviewed about any more contentious political issues, and dozens of students have refused interview requests. Whether this difficulty is rooted … Read More “Clubs provide spaces for political discourse” »
Ksenya Wong ’28 At the start of this school year, Episcopal Academy welcomed a new faculty member into the Theater Department, Daniel Grayberg. Taking on the role of Technical Director and Theater Manager, he has been working hard to form a perfect, 1800s-themed set for the Domino Fall Play production, Pride and Prejudice. Before his … Read More “Faculty spotlight: introducing Mr. Grayberg” »
Cai Parker ’27 Abigail ‘Abby’ Whitman ’25 has loved art since she was small, but began to get serious in the 5th grade. “I started with colored pencils specifically. I used to have all those books that were like ‘How to Draw Anime’ but they were truly bad, but they definitely brought me somewhere.” As … Read More “Artist of the Month: Abigail Whitman ’26” »
Luke Wright ’29 Since 1976, anabolic steroids have been strictly banned at the Olympics in an attempt to keep athletes safe and events fair. Athletes have been consistently tested, with thousands disqualified for their use. However, a new competition seeks to challenge that ideal. The Enhanced Games are a series of athletic events where athletes … Read More “The Enhanced Games: beneficial or detrimental?” »
Sophie McGarry ’29 It’s no secret that early dismissals are synonymous with the student-athlete experience at EA. Each year, nearly every student misses classes for athletic events and is forced to make up work afterward. This year, students and teachers alike have reported experiencing an unusually high number of early dismissals. But are athletes actually … Read More “Early dismissals strain student-athletes and teachers” »
Nora Newman ’28Audrey Shaud ’28 As a four-year varsity player, co-captain Avery Morris ’26 has been a main contributor and leader on the tennis court from day one. Her commitment to the team, outstanding skill, and consistent effort have been evident over the years, and this season has been no different. From dominating at the … Read More “Girls Athlete of the Month: Avery Morris ’26” »
Michael Venneri ’27 Senior Captain of the Boys Soccer team, Mikey McGonagle ’26, plays with an intensity that is driven by his passion for the game and commitment to excellence. McGonagle is known for his ability to finish the ball and create a scoring opportunity from anywhere on the field. As a striker for EA, … Read More “Boys Athlete of the Month: Mikey McGonagle ’26” »
Charlie Casey ’27 This September, the United Nations held its eightieth General Assembly, an important annual diplomatic event where all UN member nations convened to discuss major diplomatic problems across the world. The focal point of the meeting was the war in Gaza, which has caused international outrage over the starvation, killing, and kidnapping of … Read More “US and Israel draw ire at contentious UN GA” »
Charlie Megosh ’28Harrison Miller ’28 Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has implemented a number of significant policy changes. Specifically, Kennedy has initiated major reforms focused on restructuring the department, emphasizing chronic disease prevention, and changing vaccine recommendations and policies. These policies are part of his “Make … Read More “Kennedy upends decades of HHS policy” »
