Episcopal Academy
Joyce Liu ’27 Mia Favini ’27 A new policy has been implemented in Episcopal’s current 2024-25 academic year where sophomores are required to attend study halls. These are held like a class, with a designated room and a proctor who takes attendance. In previous years, however, these students received free periods from their sophomore year … Read More “What’s the deal with study halls?” »
Ryan Wen ’27 Kyle Zhang ’27 At Episcopal, students have the opportunity to participate in Model UN (MUN), a club where students act as representatives of various countries to address global issues. Members can participate in one-day conferences and workshops, culminating in the weekend-long Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC) trip. The club, and … Read More “Has Model United Nations lost its original intent?” »
Ryan Wen ’27 Kyle Zhang ’27 At Episcopal, students have the opportunity to participate in Model UN (MUN), a club where students act as representatives of various countries to address global issues. Members can participate in one-day conferences and workshops, culminating in the weekend-long Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC) trip. The club, and … Read More “Has Model United Nations lost its original intent?” »
Mahika Ralhan ’26 Lilly Smolenski ’27 Stephen Morris is a dynamic figure in the Episcopal community, having worked as a coach, Head of the Middle School, and teacher for the Middle and Upper Schools. In each of these areas he has excelled and changed the lives of those around him for the better, and we … Read More “February Faculty Appreciation: Stephen Morris” »
Kyle Zhang ’27 In an effort to enhance student-administration communication and address key student concerns, the Episcopal Academy Student Council has launched a new initiative: the Student Senate. This new program aims to create a structured platform where students can directly voice their concerns and questions to Mike Letts, Head of the Upper School. The … Read More “Upper School reflects on upcoming Student Senate” »
Kyle Zhang ’27 In an effort to enhance student-administration communication and address key student concerns, the Episcopal Academy Student Council has launched a new initiative: the Student Senate. This new program aims to create a structured platform where students can directly voice their concerns and questions to Mike Letts, Head of the Upper School. The … Read More “Upper School reflects on upcoming Student Senate” »
Mahika Ralhan ’26 Last month, EA’s Model UN club participated in the 41st Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC). Model UN simulates the activities of the United Nations, allowing students to gain insight into its operations while debating real-world issues. Ninety students represented EA at the conference this year, making it one of the … Read More “EA attends Model UN Conference in Philly” »
Kayla Kouahou ’28 On January 20, President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term with plans to build on his first administration and implement a series of policies aimed at addressing key national issues. After outlining his priorities in his inauguration speech, Trump has already implemented nearly 40 executive orders within the first … Read More “Trump Begins Second Presidential Term” »
Audrey Manion ’26 On January 18, TikTok went dark for its nearly 170 million American users after the Supreme Court upheld Congress’s ban on the popular social media app. Just twelve hours after being enacted, though, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to postpone the ban as the U.S. continues to debate national security … Read More “Tiktok ban delayed as controversy continues” »
On January 7, wildfires erupted and quickly spread near the Pacific Palisades, a residential neighborhood outside of Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and structures. While California’s wildfire season usually still poses some threats, the scale of this fire, in addition to several other fires around Los Angeles, caused extreme levels of devastation, leading to … Read More “LA fires cause mass destruction and spark criticism” »
Stevie Combs ’25 Addison Thomas ’27 The Philadelphia 76ers have made a major shift in their arena plans, abandoning their controversial proposal to build a $1.3 billion complex in the Market East part of Center City and signing a new contract with Comcast Spectator to construct a new stadium in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex … Read More “New 76ers arena could bring Philly a WNBA team” »
Moo Deng ’25 Karen Shi/Her ’25 Thanks to short-form content, decreasing attention spans have begun to plague our generation in the past few years. People who were once avid readers find themselves unable to pick up a book; homework is difficult to do without stopping to scroll through TikTok or Reels at least once; and … Read More “EA uses video games to recapture students’ attention” »